CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP

CenterPoint Energy owns a portfolio of businesses. Its regulated electric utilities provide transmission and distribution services to more than 2.5 million customers in the Houston area, southern Indiana, and west central Ohio.

Con 26 acciones de CNP (USD 981,37) habrías recibido USD 23,92 en dividendos en los últimos 12 meses.

• Zacks Investment Research 1 oct

  National Fuel Acquires CenterPoint's Ohio Gas Utility for $2.62B

  National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) completed its acquisition of CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas utility business for $2.62 billion, adding approximately 335,000 customers and expanding its total customer base to 1.1 million. The deal is expected to double NFG's gas utility rate base to $3.2 billion and provide immediate accretion to regulated earnings per share, with consolidated accretion expected after fiscal 2028.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 1 oct

  Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

  CenterPoint Energy (CNP), a Houston-based utility company, is highlighted as an attractive dividend investment opportunity. The company offers a 2.61% dividend yield with a 9.1% year-over-year increase in annualized dividends. With a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and expected earnings growth of 8.52% for 2026, CNP presents a compelling opportunity for income investors seeking consistent cash flow combined with growth potential.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 16 sept

  ENLAY vs. CNP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

  A comparison of two utility sector stocks reveals that Enel SpA (ENLAY) presents a better value opportunity than CenterPoint Energy (CNP). Both stocks share a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with positive earnings outlooks, but ENLAY demonstrates superior valuation metrics with a lower forward P/E ratio (11.67 vs 19.90), better PEG ratio (1.87 vs 2.51), and lower P/B ratio (1.77 vs 2.13), earning an A grade in value compared to CNP's C grade.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 14 sept

  Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

  CenterPoint Energy (CNP), a Houston-based utility company, is highlighted as an attractive dividend stock with a current yield of 2.45% and an annualized dividend of $0.96, up 9.1% year-over-year. The company has increased its dividend 5 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 8.33%. With a conservative 48% payout ratio and expected earnings growth of 8.52% for 2026, CNP holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), making it a compelling investment opportunity for income-focused investors.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 8 sept

  Here's Why a Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now

  Southern Company (SO) is positioned to benefit from surging data center demand with over 17 GW of contracted load and an $81B capital plan supporting 9% rate-base growth. However, high capital requirements, equity dilution needs, rising borrowing costs, and regulatory risks present challenges. The stock has underperformed peers by 3% over the past 12 months, prompting analysts to recommend waiting for a better entry point.