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CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CNP (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $40.36
1 Year Target Price $40.36
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.17% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 24.63B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.21 | 1Y Target Price 40.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.21 | 1Y Target Price 40.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 0.57 | 52 Weeks Range 25.67 - 39.16 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.67 - 39.16 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.43 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.19% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.21 | Forward PE 21.41 | Enterprise Value 45311375627 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.74 |
Enterprise Value 45311375627 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.04 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.21 | Shares Outstanding 652865024 | Shares Floating 649404694 |
Shares Outstanding 652865024 | Shares Floating 649404694 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 100.57 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CenterPoint Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. traces its roots back to 1866. It has evolved from a gas and electric utility to a diversified energy delivery company, with significant milestones including expansions into different regions and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Electric Transmission & Distribution: Provides electric service to customers in the Houston metropolitan area, including transmission and distribution infrastructure.
- Natural Gas Distribution: Distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in several states.
Leadership and Structure
CenterPoint Energy is led by a board of directors and a management team. The organizational structure is designed to manage the various utility operations efficiently.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Delivery: Provides electric transmission and distribution services. CenterPoint Energy has a significant market share in the Houston, Texas, area. Competitors include other utilities providing electricity in Texas such as NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra (VST). Market share can vary depending on the specific region and customer segment. Market share data will be provided below under Market Share Comparison
- Natural Gas Distribution: Distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. CenterPoint competes with other natural gas providers like Atmos Energy (ATO) and ONE Gas (OGS) depending on the geographic area. Market share data will be provided below under Market Share Comparison
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The utility industry is undergoing significant changes due to the rise of renewable energy, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and technological advancements. There is increasing need for grid modernization.
Positioning
CenterPoint Energy is a key player in the energy delivery sector, particularly in Texas. It benefits from its established infrastructure and large customer base. Competitive advantages include its geographic footprint in high-growth areas and investments in infrastructure modernization.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for energy delivery in the US is significant, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. CenterPoint is positioned to capture a substantial share of this market, especially within its service territories. Their growth depends on capturing new customers, and expansion of operations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong presence in high-growth Texas market
- Reliable infrastructure and network
- Stable revenue streams from regulated utilities
- Experience in energy delivery
Weaknesses
- Vulnerable to regulatory changes
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Dependence on specific geographic regions
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
Opportunities
- Expansion into renewable energy projects
- Investments in grid modernization
- Acquisitions of other utility companies
- Growth in the Texas population and economy
Threats
- Increasing competition from alternative energy sources
- Rising interest rates impacting capital costs
- Cybersecurity threats to energy infrastructure
- Economic downturn affecting energy consumption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NRG
- VST
- ATO
- OGS
Competitive Landscape
CenterPoint Energy has a strong presence in its service territories, but faces competition from other utilities and alternative energy providers. Competitive advantages are being geographically located in Texas and expanding population. Weakness includes regulatory hurdles
Major Acquisitions
Enable Midstream Partners
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7200
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition increased focus on regulated businesses.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CenterPoint Energy's growth has been influenced by the expanding Texas economy and infrastructure investments.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates and company guidance and is dependent on economic conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in grid modernization and renewable energy projects.
Summary
CenterPoint Energy is a major energy delivery company with a strong presence in Texas. Its regulated utility operations provide stable revenue streams. Growth depends on capturing new customers, and expansion of operations but it also faces challenges related to regulatory changes, competition, and the transition to renewable energy.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About CenterPoint Energy Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1970-01-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jason P. Wells CPA | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 8872 | |
Full time employees 8872 | |||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates in Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric's service territory. The Natural Gas segment engages in the intrastate natural gas sales, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and provides home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas through a third party. As of December 31, 2024, it served approximately 2,818,343 metered customers; owned 352 substations with transformer capacity of 80,659 megavolt amperes; and owned and operated approximately 219 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana and Texas. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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