CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP)
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CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) overview
CenterPoint Energy is a Texas-based electric and natural-gas utility. It is a member of the S&P 500 and is classified in the Utilities sector — electric, gas and water providers prized for steady, regulated income.
CenterPoint Energy Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CNP. As of the most recent market data, the stock was priced around $39.60, up 0.92% on the session, giving CenterPoint Energy Inc. a market capitalization of roughly $26.09B.
Over the past 52 weeks, CNP has traded between $36.60 and $45.26. Shares are valued at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 23.6, a common gauge of how richly the market prices the company's earnings. CenterPoint Energy Inc. also pays a dividend, currently yielding around 2.42%.
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Why investors watch CNP
As one of the larger companies in the Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy Inc. is closely followed by investors and often moves with broader trends across electric, gas and water providers prized for steady, regulated income. Traders watch CNP for earnings reports, analyst rating changes, and headlines that can shift sentiment — each of which is summarized on this page as it breaks.
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Latest CNP news
CenterPoint Energy Insiders Sell 17,075 Shares Valued at $700,000
On August 11, 2026, Jesus Soto Jr., EVP and COO of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP), sold 17,075 shares at an average price of $40.18, totaling nearly $700,000. This transaction was part of a non-discretionary sale to meet tax withholding requirements following the vesting of restricted stock units. As of the transaction date, the stock had a one-year total return of 4% and closed at $40.53 on August 12, 2026. Soto continues to hold 173,355 shares directly and has over 146,000 restricted stock units set to vest between February 2027 and August 2029, significant for ongoing investor confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CenterPoint Energy Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) is a member of the S&P 500 index, classified in the Utilities sector.
What sector is CNP in?
CenterPoint Energy Inc. is classified in the Utilities sector of the S&P 500 — electric, gas and water providers prized for steady, regulated income.
Where can I find the latest CNP news?
This page collects recent CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) news and market analysis, each article summarized by AI and tagged with bullish, bearish, or neutral sentiment.
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc.'s stock price?
As of the most recent market data, CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) traded at approximately $39.60. Prices move throughout the trading day, so this reflects the latest available quote rather than a live price.
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc.'s market cap?
CenterPoint Energy Inc. has a market capitalization of roughly $26.09B, based on its most recent share price and shares outstanding.
What is CNP's P/E ratio?
CNP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of about 23.6. The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share.