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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US15189T1079
CUSIP
15189T107
Sector
Utilities
IPO Date
Jan 2, 1970

Highlights

Market Cap
$28.31B
Enterprise Value
$33.14B
EPS (TTM)
$1.61
PE Ratio
26.89
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$4.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.87B
Year Range
$34.72 - $44.39
Target Price
$41.50
ROE (TTM)
9.43%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CenterPoint Energy, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has returned 13.19% so far this year and 21.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CNP has returned 10.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

1D
0.40%
1M
-0.78%
YTD
13.19%
6M
12.48%
1Y
21.88%
3Y*
16.58%
5Y*
16.70%
10Y*
10.88%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1970, CNP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Mar 2003 with a return of +54.0%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CNP closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 25, 2002 with a return of +63.0%, while the worst single day was Jul 23, 2002 at -42.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.52%10.20%-0.78%13.19%
20252.65%6.24%5.38%7.04%-3.39%-1.34%5.66%-2.30%2.89%-1.44%5.13%-4.10%23.74%
2024-2.21%-0.85%3.60%2.28%5.41%1.54%-10.43%-0.85%7.77%0.37%11.20%-2.73%14.28%
20230.43%-7.03%5.90%3.43%-6.81%3.33%3.22%-6.68%-3.73%0.11%5.94%1.06%-2.12%
20221.61%-2.95%12.03%-0.10%5.27%-7.71%7.13%0.04%-10.62%1.53%9.41%-3.60%10.00%
2021-2.54%-7.13%16.51%8.12%3.98%-3.08%3.83%-0.86%-1.95%5.85%0.14%7.72%32.41%

Benchmark Metrics

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.39%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1970.

  • This stock participated in 72.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.63% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.14 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
3.39%
Beta
0.61
0.14
Upside Capture
62.63%
Downside Capture
72.14%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CNP ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


CNP Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
CNP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CNP Sortino Ratio Rank: 7575
Sortino Ratio Rank
CNP Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
CNP Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
CNP Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CNPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.36

0.90

+0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.39

+0.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.60

1.40

+1.20

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.24

6.61

-0.36

Explore CNP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. provided a 2.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.89$0.88$0.81$0.77$0.70$0.65$0.74$1.15$1.11$1.07$1.03$0.99

Dividend yield

2.06%2.30%2.55%2.70%2.33%2.33%3.42%4.22%3.93%3.77%4.18%5.39%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CenterPoint Energy, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.23
2025$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.88
2024$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.81
2023$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.77
2022$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.70
2021$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.65

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.06%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a payout ratio of 54.56%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the CenterPoint Energy, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. was 89.94%, occurring on Feb 25, 2003. Recovery took 3376 trading sessions.

The current CenterPoint Energy, Inc. drawdown is 2.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-89.94%May 2, 2001454Feb 25, 20033376Jul 22, 20163830
-69.03%Nov 21, 1972455Sep 12, 19744308Sep 27, 19914763
-59.8%Feb 25, 2019272Mar 23, 2020492Mar 4, 2022764
-36.04%Nov 17, 1998328Mar 7, 200086Jul 10, 2000414
-35.96%Nov 2, 1993132May 11, 1994268Jun 2, 1995400

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CNP, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, CNP has a P/E ratio of 26.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CNP in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, CNP has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items