# CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding enterprise across the United States, primarily through its Electric and Natural Gas divisions. The Electric segment manages power generation assets, alongside the transmission and distribution networks that supply electricity to consumers, and actively participates in the wholesale power market. Its Natural Gas segment delivers natural gas distribution services, provides home appliance maintenance and repair in Minnesota, and extends home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Ok...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $41.07 USD |
| Market Cap | $27.05B |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.50 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.91 |
| 52-Week Range | $36.37 – $45.26 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.24% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.24% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.92 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.96 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 5 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 9.1% / 6.3% / 7.1% / -0.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 52.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -21.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 56.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -23.4% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-19 | $0.2400 | 2026-12-10 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.2400 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.2300 | 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-02-19 | $0.2300 | 2026-03-12 |
| 2025-11-20 | $0.2200 | 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-08-21 | $0.2200 | 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-05-15 | $0.2200 | 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-02-20 | $0.2200 | 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-11-21 | $0.2100 | 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.2000 | 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-05-15 | $0.2000 | 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-02-14 | $0.2000 | 2024-03-14 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. do?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) operates in the Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CNP's market cap?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a market capitalization of approximately $27.05 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CNP pay a dividend?

Yes, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.24%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CNP pay dividends?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.96 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CNP's payout ratio?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnp/peers

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