CenterPoint Energy (CNP)
NYSEUtilitiesRegulated ElectricSnapshot 2026-09-04
$39.67-0.78%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEUtilitiesRegulated ElectricSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CNP
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 3.6% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 5.6% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the opposite direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to real (inflation-adjusted) rates.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 1.9 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 31 industry peers
CNP — debt issuance
Dated 2026-05-15
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement . On May 15, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LL…
Why it matters: If CenterPoint meets or beats this EPS target, it shows the company is growing.
Supportive ifQ3 2026 non-GAAP EPS reported at or above $0.48.
Worry ifQ3 2026 non-GAAP EPS reported below $0.48.
Why it matters: Maintaining this growth rate is crucial for investor confidence and future guidance.
Watch forThere is a 9% EPS growth rate expected in the next earnings reports.
Also watch forRevisions to the EPS growth rate below 9% in future guidance.
Why it matters: Closing this sale shows CenterPoint can use money wisely. It can focus on important work.
Supportive ifThe sale closes in Q4 2026 as planned.
Worry ifThe sale does not close in Q4 2026 due to regulatory delays.
Why it matters: Further increases in the capital plan would signal strong demand and growth potential in Houston.
Supportive ifThere will be news about raising the capital investment plan over $66.7 billion.
Worry ifNo updates or a decrease in the capital investment plan.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$82 on $10,000 · ±0.8% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $182 loss on $10,000 · 1.8% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $1,392 loss on $10,000 · 13.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: The same guidance shows that management is confident. It also shows steady earnings growth.
Supportive ifManagement confirms 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance remains at least the midpoint of $1.89-$1.91.
Worry ifManagement lowers the 2026 EPS guidance.
Why it matters: Higher load forecasts mean strong demand. This supports future earnings growth.
Supportive ifThere will be news about electric load growth over 14 gigawatts.
Worry ifLoad growth reported below 14 gigawatts.