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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 $44.33, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $40.00. This represents a 7.94% increase from the last price of $41.07.

$35 $38 $41 $44 $47 $50 High: $50 Avg: $44.33 Low: $40 Last Closed Price: $41.07

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 Energy7.94%
SectorUtilities Stocks15.60%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts4826
Avg Price Target$44.25$44.38$44.00
Last Closing Price$41.07$41.07$41.07
Upside/Downside7.74%8.06%7.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 262710--19
Sep, 26179--17
Aug, 261710--18
Jul, 261710--18
Jun, 26179--17
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026HSBC$44.00$40.329.13%7.13%
Oct 19, 2026James ThalackerBMO Capital$45.00$39.9012.78%9.57%
Oct 13, 2026KeyBanc$44.00$39.0312.73%7.13%
Oct 12, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$44.00$38.6013.99%7.13%
Sep 15, 2026Stephen D\'AmbrisiRBC Capital$40.00$38.653.49%-2.61%
Aug 17, 2026Evercore ISI$43.00$40.835.31%4.70%
Aug 04, 2026Truist Financial$46.00$41.929.73%12.00%
Jul 29, 2026Steve FleishmanWolfe Research$49.00$44.2110.83%19.31%
Jul 23, 2026Sophie KarpKeyBanc$46.00$43.685.31%12.00%
Jul 22, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$40.00$43.43-7.90%-2.61%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2026HSBCBuyinitialise
Oct 22, 2026Cowen & Co.Buyinitialise
Oct 19, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 08, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 15, 2026RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise
Jul 29, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 23, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 15, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 30, 2026BTIGNeutralinitialise
May 18, 2026Truist FinancialBuyBuyhold

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 $44.33 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 7.94% change from the previous closing price of $41.07.

How does CenterPoint Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CenterPoint Energy's stock forecast shows a 7.94% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (15.60%).

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

  • October 2026: 10.53% Strong Buy, 36.84% Buy, 52.63% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 5.88% Strong Buy, 41.18% Buy, 52.94% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 5.56% Strong Buy, 38.89% Buy, 55.56% 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.