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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CNP Stock Forecast

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $45.78, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $40.00. This represents a 2.74% increase from the last price of $44.56.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $50 Avg: $45.78 Low: $40 Last Closed Price: $44.56

CNP Stock Rating

CenterPoint Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (41.94%), 17 Hold (54.84%), 1 Sell (3.23%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 1 17 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCenterPoint Energy2.74%
SectorUtilities Stocks12.67%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3627
Avg Price Target$44.67$46.00$42.89
Last Closing Price$44.56$44.56$44.56
Upside/Downside0.25%3.23%-3.75%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 261710--18
Jun, 26179--17
May, 26179--17
Apr, 26179--17
Mar, 26178-117
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 23, 2026Sophie KarpKeyBanc$46.00$43.685.31%3.23%
Jul 22, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$40.00$43.43-7.90%-10.23%
Jul 15, 2026BMO Capital$48.00$43.1311.29%7.72%
Jun 18, 2026Jefferies$50.00$42.8216.77%12.21%
May 18, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$47.00$41.5313.17%5.48%
May 04, 2026Evercore ISI$45.00$43.523.40%0.99%
Apr 21, 2026Wells Fargo$48.00$42.7012.41%7.72%
Apr 16, 2026Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$49.00$42.8314.41%9.96%
Apr 15, 2026Barclays$44.00$42.902.56%-1.26%
Feb 23, 2026Mizuho Securities$44.00$43.002.33%-1.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 23, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 15, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 30, 2026BTIGNeutralinitialise
May 18, 2026Truist FinancialBuyBuyhold
Apr 21, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 16, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Mar 23, 2026Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 19, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Jan 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.35$1.60$1.37$1.58$1.61---
Avg Forecast$1.46$1.38$1.50$1.62$1.75$1.87$2.02$2.16
High Forecast$1.58$1.53$1.51$1.64$1.76$1.90$2.05$2.38
Low Forecast$1.35$1.29$1.43$1.61$1.74$1.84$2.00$2.06
Surprise %60.96%15.94%-8.67%-2.47%-8.00%---

Revenue Forecast

$8B $8B $9B $10B $11B $12B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.35B$9.32B$8.70B$8.64B----
Avg Forecast$8.00B$8.49B$9.28B$9.12B$9.39B$9.64B$10.24B$10.50B
High Forecast$8.48B$9.18B$9.32B$9.14B$9.42B$9.70B$10.38B$11.29B
Low Forecast$7.55B$8.04B$9.24B$9.10B$9.37B$9.59B$10.10B$10.11B
Surprise %4.37%9.80%-6.31%-5.18%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $800M $1B $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.49B$1.06B$917.00M$1.02B$1.05B---
Avg Forecast$1.13B$1.42B$867.00M$1.03B$1.11B$1.18B$1.28B$1.37B
High Forecast$1.36B$1.71B$1.04B$1.04B$1.11B$1.20B$1.30B$1.50B
Low Forecast$905.28M$1.14B$693.60M$1.02B$1.10B$1.16B$1.26B$1.30B
Surprise %31.32%-25.80%5.77%-0.95%-4.82%---

CNP Forecast FAQ

Is CenterPoint Energy stock a buy?

CenterPoint Energy stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that CenterPoint Energy is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is CenterPoint Energy's price target?

CenterPoint Energy's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $45.78 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $40 at the low end to $50 at the high end, suggesting a potential 2.74% change from the previous closing price of $44.56.

How does CenterPoint Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CenterPoint Energy's stock forecast shows a 2.74% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (12.67%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for CenterPoint Energy over the past three months?

  • July 2026: 5.56% Strong Buy, 38.89% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 5.88% Strong Buy, 41.18% Buy, 52.94% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 5.88% Strong Buy, 41.18% Buy, 52.94% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is CenterPoint Energy’s EPS forecast?

CenterPoint Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.87, marking a 16.15% increase from the reported $1.61 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $2.02 in 2027, and $2.16 in 2028.

What is CenterPoint Energy’s revenue forecast?

CenterPoint Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $9.64B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $10.24B, and $10.5B for 2028.

What is CenterPoint Energy’s net income forecast?

CenterPoint Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.18B, representing an 12.41% increase from the reported $1.05B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.28B in 2027, and $1.37B in 2028.