CenterPoint Benefits From Strong Capital Recovery & Rising Demand

CNP's earnings outlook is supported by regulatory recovery and major grid investments, but supply-chain disruptions could slow rate base growth.

Zacks Investment Research • 12 hours ago

2 Favorite Monthly Durable Dividend Growth Machines To Sleep Well In Retirement

An attractive current yield, consistent dividend growth, and a monthly payout cadence make for an ideal passive income machine for retirement. I detail 2 of my favorite monthly paying dividend growth machines that combine attractive yields with consistently strong dividend growth. I share why they are also attractive in combination, as well as the risks to keep in mind.

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2026

CenterPoint Energy Is A Data Center Winner

CenterPoint Energy is rated a "Buy," driven by its robust Texas-focused growth pipeline and strong earnings outlook. CNP targets 7%-9% annual EPS growth through 2035, supported by rapid population gains, industrial demand, and a favorable regulatory environment. Despite ongoing equity issuance to fund a $65.5 billion cap-ex plan, CNP expects to deliver 8%-9% EPS growth and a 2.2% dividend yield.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

CenterPoint Energy conducts full-scale emergency exercise in preparation for 2026 hurricane season

Emergency exercise, building on CenterPoint's year-round emergency preparedness activities and drills, simulated a response to a major hurricane to strengthen future preparedness, coordination with local emergency agencies and first responders, as well as public and customer communications HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its overall emergency preparedness and response efforts, CenterPoint Energy conducted its annual full-scale emergency response exercise in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. The emergency exercise, held at CenterPoint's Emergency Operations Center, simulated a Category 3 hurricane impacting the Greater Houston area and included more than 400 members of CenterPoint teams – from Electric and Gas Operations, Emergency Planning & Response, Customer, Communications and others – executing the company's emergency response plan.

PRNewsWire • May 14, 2026

CenterPoint Energy's quarterly profit rises on surging data center demand

U.S. utility CenterPoint Energy posted a rise in its first-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by surging electricity demand from ​data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence technologies.

Reuters • Apr 23, 2026

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2026

CenterPoint Energy reports strong Q1 2026 results; reiterates full-year 2026 guidance; provides an update on Houston Electric load growth

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), or “CenterPoint,” today reported net income of $316 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $0.45 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2025. Non-GAAP EPS for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.56, compared to $0.53 per diluted share in the comparable period of 2025. These strong first-quarter results were primarily driven by growth and regulatory recovery, which contrib.

Business Wire • Apr 23, 2026

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

CenterPoint Energy Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

CNP's Q1 earnings and revenues miss estimates despite year-over-year growth, while higher expenses and rising debt shape its financial outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Compared to Estimates, CenterPoint (CNP) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

The headline numbers for CenterPoint (CNP) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026