NYSE: CNP
CenterPoint Energy
Utilities · Electric Services
52-week range
Stock price
Market cap
At each fiscal year end, then the latest quarter end: closing price × shares outstanding.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.$28.2B
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| Period | Market cap |
|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $10.6B |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $12.2B |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $14.1B |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $13.7B |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | $11.9B |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $17.6B |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $18.9B |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $18.0B |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $20.7B |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $25.0B |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | $28.2B |
Revenue
By fiscal year, then the trailing 12 months.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.$9.38B
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| Period | Revenue |
|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $7.53B |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $9.61B |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $6.28B |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $7.56B |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | $7.42B |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $8.35B |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $9.33B |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $8.70B |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $8.64B |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $9.36B |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | $9.38B |
Net income and free cash flow
By fiscal year, then the trailing 12 months. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capex.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.Show tableHide table
| Period | Net income | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $432M | $509M |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $1.79B | −$9.00M |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $368M | $485M |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $791M | −$868M |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | −$773M | −$601M |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $1.49B | −$3.14B |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $1.06B | −$2.61B |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $917M | −$524M |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $1.02B | −$2.37B |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $1.05B | −$2.38B |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | $1.07B | −$2.67B |
Cash and cash equivalents
At each fiscal year end, then the latest quarter end.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.$639M
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| Period | Cash and cash equivalents |
|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $341M |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $260M |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $4.23B |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $241M |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | $147M |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $230M |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $74.0M |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $90.0M |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $24.0M |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $38.0M |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | $639M |
Total debt
At each fiscal year end, then the latest quarter end. Short- and long-term borrowings, excluding leases.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.$22.5B
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| Period | Total debt |
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| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $8.59B |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $8.23B |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $8.68B |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $14.2B |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | $11.5B |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $15.6B |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $15.3B |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $17.6B |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $20.9B |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $21.1B |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | $22.5B |
Shares outstanding
At each fiscal year end, then the latest quarter end, adjusted for splits. Up 51.9% since 2016.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.654M
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| Period | Shares outstanding |
|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | 431M |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | 431M |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | 501M |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | 502M |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | 552M |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | 629M |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | 630M |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | 632M |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | 652M |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | 653M |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | 654M |
Buybacks and new shares
By fiscal year, then the trailing 12 months, in dollars. Below zero: bought back. Above zero: issued to employees, sold or used in acquisitions.Figures shown are for the trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026. Hover or tap a column for another year.—
Net: —
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| Period | Sold for cash |
|---|---|
| FY2016, ended Dec 31, 2016 | $0 |
| FY2017, ended Dec 31, 2017 | $0 |
| FY2018, ended Dec 31, 2018 | $1.84B |
| FY2019, ended Dec 31, 2019 | $0 |
| FY2020, ended Dec 31, 2020 | $672M |
| FY2021, ended Dec 31, 2021 | $0 |
| FY2022, ended Dec 31, 2022 | $0 |
| FY2023, ended Dec 31, 2023 | $0 |
| FY2024, ended Dec 31, 2024 | $494M |
| FY2025, ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0 |
| Trailing 12 months to Mar 31, 2026 (through Q1 FY2026) | — |
Revenue (TTM)
$9.38B
+4.4% YoY
Net income (TTM)
$1.07B
+10.9% YoY
Cash
$639M
−49.0% YoY
Total debt
$22.5B
+7.7% YoY
Valuation
At current price- Market Cap
- $27.8B
- P/E
- 25.9×
- Forward P/E
- —. Needs analyst estimates; not available from the current data provider
- Price / Sales
- 3.0×
- Price / Book
- 2.4×
- EV / EBITDA
- 13.4×
Growth
Trailing 12 months- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.38B
- Revenue Growth YoY
- 4.4%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y
- 0.1%
- Revenue CAGR 5Y
- 4.8%
- EPS Growth YoY
- 10.1%
- Net Income Growth YoY
- 10.9%
Profitability
Trailing 12 months- Gross Margin
- 100.0%
- Operating Margin
- 22.6%
- Net Margin
- 11.4%
- FCF Margin
- −28.5%
- Return on Equity
- 9.6%
Earnings
Trailing 12 months- Net Income
- $1.07B
- EPS (diluted)
- $1.63
- EBITDA
- $3.71B
- Operating Income
- $2.12B
Balance Sheet
As of Mar 31, 2026- Cash and cash equivalents
- $639M
- Total Debt
- $22.5B
- Net Debt
- $21.8B
- Total Assets
- $47.8B
- Total Liabilities
- $36.4B
- Shareholders' Equity
- $11.4B
Cash Flow
Trailing 12 months- Operating Cash Flow
- $2.36B
- Capital Expenditure
- $5.03B
- Free Cash Flow
- −$2.67B
Dividends and risk
Last 12 months- Dividend Yield
- 2.2%
- Dividend / Share
- $0.92
- Beta (5Y)
- 0.47
Every ratio is calculated from the company’s reported figures.
Note
Revenue is roughly flat year over year at $9.38B.
Note
Net margin of 11.4% over the last 12 months.
Watch
Net debt is 5.9× EBITDA ($21.8B), a heavy load.
Watch
Free cash flow was negative (−$2.67B) over the last year.
Written by fixed rules from the reported figures, not by a person or an AI.
Latest report
Pro10-Q for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 · filed Oct 27, 2026
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Score of each annual report
0 to 100 · 60 means nothing notable · tap a column for its details
2025 · 10-K60Nothing notable
10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Read the filing on EDGAR
- Income for common shareholders rose to $1,052 million from $1,019 million, and combined segment revenue rose about 8% to roughly $9.35 billion.
- The 10-year capital plan now totals about $65.5 billion through 2035, supported by a forecast of nearly 50% higher Houston peak demand by 2029.
- CenterPoint agreed to sell its Ohio gas business for $2.62 billion, after selling its Louisiana and Mississippi gas businesses in March 2025.
- Hurricane Beryl and May 2024 storm cost cases were settled, and regulators approved a smaller $2.68 billion Houston resiliency investment plan.
Business momentum
Improving
“Net income available to common shareholders increased $33 million primarily due to the following items”
Outlook
Positive
“Management anticipates significant growth in electric demand over the next decade, especially in our Houston Electric territory”
Financial stress
Moderate
“The Registrants expect that anticipated cash needs for 2026 will be met with available cash flows from operations, proceeds from the sale of our Ohio natural gas LDC business, as well as cash flows from financing”
Tone against the previous report
More positive
Red flags
- Minor
Other
“the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency 202(c) order in December 2025 directing Indiana Electric to continue operating the unit through March 23, 2026”
Positives
Electric segment profit grew $34 million, leading the company's earnings increase
“an increase in income available to common shareholders of $34 million for the Electric reportable segment”
Long-term investment plan raised again, which can expand the earnings base
“On February 19, 2026, CenterPoint Energy announced an additional increase of $500 million to reflect total capital expenditures of approximately $65.5 billion through 2035.”
Asset sale brings in funding for the plan without new shares
“The purchase price is $2.62 billion, which is comprised of the following:”
Concerns
Heavy borrowing continues, and higher debt is raising interest costs
“In 2025, CenterPoint Energy issued or borrowed a combined $3.7 billion of new debt, including:”
Customer affordability pressure is already changing investment plans
“in consideration of customer affordability concerns, Indiana Electric cancelled nearly $1 billion in renewable energy generation projects in 2025”
Hurricane Beryl lawsuits and claims remain unresolved
“CenterPoint Energy, CenterPoint Energy Service Company, LLC and Houston Electric are subject to litigation and claims arising out of Hurricane Beryl”
New risks since the previous report
Indiana bill could tie utility rewards and penalties to affordability
“House Bill 1002, a multi-faceted bill aimed at improving the affordability of electric rates”
Data center growth may draw blame for higher customer bills
“there has been increasing media attention and public claims regarding the link between large load customers such as data centers and increased customer bills”
Forecast demand growth behind the capital plan may not arrive
“There is significant uncertainty with respect to the forecasted load growth and our ability to capitalize on the opportunities presented by these developments.”
Ohio sale leaves $1.2 billion owed by the buyer through a note
“a 364-day seller promissory note, in the original principal amount of $1.2 billion, to be issued by NFGC at the closing of the transaction”
Public opposition to large new Houston transmission projects
“Our projects, such as in the case of Houston Electric’s proposed 765 kV and other transmission projects, have faced and may in the future face opposition from individuals, community organizations, environmental and other activist groups, and other public-interest entities.”
Biggest risks named
- Funding the $65.5 billion capital plan through debt, equity and asset sales
- Customer affordability pressure on rate decisions and cost recovery
- Demand growth from data centers and other large customers falling short
- Severe weather damage with limited insurance on Houston's power lines
- Hurricane Beryl lawsuits, investigations and backup generator cost recovery
Artificial intelligence in this business: Mentioned
How the score adds up
| Starting point | 60 | |
| Business momentum | +6 | |
| Outlook | +3 | |
| Tone against the previous report | +2 | |
| Financial stress | −8 | |
| Red flags | −0.9 | |
| New risks | −2 | |
| Score | 60 | |
Written by AI (Claude Opus 5.5) from the report’s text. 15 of 15 quotes were found word for word in the filing; the rest are left out. Not investment advice.
All scored reports
| Period | Report | Filed | Score | Momentum | Red flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Q | Oct 27, 2026 | Pro | |||
| 10-K | Feb 19, 2026 | 60 | Improving | 1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 20, 2025 | 44 | Improving | 3 medium1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 20, 2024 | 44 | Mixed | 1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 17, 2023 | 42 | Mixed | 1 medium1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 22, 2022 | 62 | Strong improvement | 1 medium | |
| 10-K | Feb 25, 2021 | 20 | Sharp deterioration | 4 medium1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 27, 2020 | 64 | Strong improvement | 3 medium | |
| 10-K | Feb 28, 2019 | 42 | Sharp deterioration | 1 minor | |
| 10-K | Feb 22, 2018 | 70 | Strong improvement | None |
How these scores work
An AI model reads the management discussion, risk factors and legal sections of each report and records what they say, quoting the filing word for word. Fixed rules then turn those findings into a score from 0 to 100, where 60 means nothing notable either way. A score describes the report, not whether the stock is a good investment, and the AI may know how things turned out later, which can colour older scores. Read the methodology
From the 10-Q for Q1 FY2026 (period ended Mar 31, 2026), filed Apr 23, 2026. View filings on SEC EDGAR