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CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)

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$36.37
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY31.44%
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06/27/2025: CNP (3-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY since 194 days. Profits (31.44%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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19 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $38.38

Year Target Price $38.38

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$38.38Target price
Low$24.91
Current$36.37
high$39.07

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.62%
Avg. Invested days 66
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 23.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.57
1Y Target Price 38.53
Price to earnings Ratio 24.57
1Y Target Price 38.53
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.58
52 Weeks Range 24.91 - 39.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 24.91 - 39.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.42%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48

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Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 10.8%
Operating Margin (TTM) 22.12%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.97%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.22%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.57
Forward PE 20.79
Enterprise Value 44032731835
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.65
Enterprise Value 44032731835
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.67
Shares Outstanding 652728000
Shares Floating 649366847
Shares Outstanding 652728000
Shares Floating 649366847
Percent Insiders 0.42
Percent Institutions 99.09

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.53
Target Price 38.38
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Hold 12
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
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CenterPoint Energy Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. traces its roots back to the 1880s. It officially became CenterPoint Energy in 2002, following a merger and a name change from Reliant Energy. Over time, it has expanded its operations to become a major energy delivery company.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electric Transmission & Distribution: Delivers electricity to homes and businesses in the Houston metropolitan area. It includes maintaining infrastructure and providing customer service.
  • Natural Gas Distribution: Delivers natural gas to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas. This involves maintaining pipelines and responding to customer needs.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by its executive team, headed by the CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various departments responsible for different aspects of the business, such as operations, finance, and customer service.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Electricity Delivery: Delivery of electricity to over 2.7 million metered customers in the Houston area. CenterPoint Energy owns and operates the infrastructure, but not the electricity generation. Competitors are other utilities in Texas regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
  • Natural Gas Delivery: Delivery of natural gas to over 4 million customers in several states. Similar to electricity delivery, CenterPoint focuses on the distribution aspect. Competitors are other natural gas utilities in those states also regulated by their individual state's utility commission.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The energy delivery industry is undergoing a transition driven by factors such as aging infrastructure, increasing demand for renewable energy, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Positioning

CenterPoint Energy holds a strong position in its service territories due to its established infrastructure and customer base. A key advantage is its extensive infrastructure network within the Houston metropolitan area, a growing region.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US utilities market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CenterPoint Energy is positioned to capture a share of this TAM by providing reliable energy delivery services in key geographic areas.

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Strengths

  • Established infrastructure network
  • Large customer base in growing service territories
  • Reliable energy delivery services
  • Strong brand recognition within service areas

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on regulatory approvals
  • Exposure to weather-related events
  • Infrastructure susceptible to cyberattacks
  • Capital-intensive operations

Opportunities

  • Investments in renewable energy infrastructure
  • Expansion of service territories through acquisitions
  • Modernization of infrastructure with smart grid technologies
  • Increased adoption of electric vehicles

Threats

  • Changes in regulatory policies
  • Rising interest rates
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices
  • Increased competition from alternative energy providers

Competitors and Market Share

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Competitive Landscape

CenterPoint Energy's competitive advantage lies in its strong presence in growing Texas markets. Challenges include competition from larger, diversified utilities.

Major Acquisitions

InfraSource Services

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 850
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded utility services capabilities and geographic footprint.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CenterPoint's historical growth has been driven by population growth in its service territories and investments in infrastructure.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth driven by population increases and investments in infrastructure improvements.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in renewable energy and modernization of the electric grid.

Summary

CenterPoint Energy is a stable utility company with a strong presence in growing markets. Its strengths lie in its established infrastructure and reliable service. However, regulatory challenges and capital intensity pose risks. The company should focus on renewable energy investments and grid modernization for future growth.

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

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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.