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


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CNP Stock Forecast


CenterPoint Energy (CNP) stock forecast, based on 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $42.14, with a high of $46.00 and a low of $39.00. This represents a 6.04% increase from the last price of $39.74.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $46 Avg: $42.14 Low: $39 Last Closed Price: $39.74

CNP Stock Rating


CenterPoint Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (34.48%), 18 Hold (62.07%), 1 Sell (3.45%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 29 1 18 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockCenterPoint Energy6.04%
SectorUtilities Stocks6.06%

Price Target Trends


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Avg Price Target$41.67$41.30$39.53
Last Closing Price$39.74$39.74$39.74
Upside/Downside4.86%3.93%-0.53%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25149-115
Sep, 25159-116
Aug, 251510-117
Jul, 251511-118
Jun, 251512-119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$44.00$39.7410.72%10.72%
Oct 21, 2025Mizuho Securities$42.00$40.014.97%5.69%
Oct 21, 2025Morgan Stanley$39.00$39.88-2.21%-1.86%
Oct 21, 2025Barclays$41.00$40.221.94%3.17%
Oct 10, 2025UBS$46.00$39.1117.62%15.75%
Oct 07, 2025Barclays$40.00$39.461.37%0.65%
Oct 06, 2025Evercore ISI$42.00$39.466.44%5.69%
Oct 02, 2025James ThalackerBMO Capital$41.00$38.177.41%3.17%
Sep 30, 2025Mizuho Securities$40.00$39.132.22%0.65%
Aug 21, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$38.00$38.00--4.38%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoMarket PerformOverweightinitialise
Oct 10, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 02, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Aug 21, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 25, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 23, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 02, 2025JefferiesBuyinitialise
Dec 03, 2024UBSBuyBuyupgrade
Nov 27, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 29, 2024ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$-2 $-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.11$1.13$1.60$1.37$1.58----
Avg Forecast$1.33$1.46$1.38$1.50$1.62$1.75$1.87$2.02$2.16
High Forecast$1.43$1.58$1.53$1.51$1.64$1.76$1.90$2.05$2.38
Low Forecast$1.23$1.35$1.29$1.43$1.61$1.74$1.84$2.00$2.06
Surprise %-183.46%-22.60%15.94%-8.67%-2.47%----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $8B $9B $10B $11B $12B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.42B$8.35B$9.32B$8.70B-----
Avg Forecast$7.65B$8.00B$8.49B$9.28B$9.12B$9.39B$9.64B$10.24B$10.50B
High Forecast$8.11B$8.48B$9.18B$9.32B$9.14B$9.42B$9.70B$10.38B$11.29B
Low Forecast$7.22B$7.55B$8.04B$9.24B$9.10B$9.37B$9.59B$10.10B$10.11B
Surprise %-3.07%4.37%9.80%-6.31%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-400M $200M $800M $1B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-591.00M$668.00M$1.06B$917.00M$1.02B----
Avg Forecast$-358.56M$1.13B$1.42B$867.00M$1.03B$1.11B$1.18B$1.28B$1.37B
High Forecast$-154.50M$1.36B$1.71B$1.04B$1.04B$1.11B$1.20B$1.30B$1.50B
Low Forecast$-562.62M$905.28M$1.14B$693.60M$1.02B$1.10B$1.16B$1.26B$1.30B
Surprise %64.83%-40.97%-25.80%5.77%-0.95%----

CNP Forecast FAQ


Is CenterPoint Energy stock a buy?

CenterPoint Energy stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 18 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 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $42.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $39 at the low end to $46 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.04% change from the previous closing price of $39.74.

How does CenterPoint Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CenterPoint Energy's stock forecast shows a 6.04% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (6.06%).

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

  • October 2025: 6.67% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 6.25% Strong Buy, 31.25% Buy, 56.25% Hold, 0% Sell, 6.25% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 5.88% Strong Buy, 29.41% Buy, 58.82% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.

What is CenterPoint Energy’s EPS forecast?

CenterPoint Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.75, marking a 10.76% increase from the reported $1.58 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $1.87 in 2026, $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 2025 is $9.39B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $9.64B, followed by $10.24B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $1.11B, representing an 8.46% increase from the reported $1.02B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.18B in 2026, $1.28B in 2027, and $1.37B in 2028.