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CenterPoint Energy Stock Surges Past S&P 500
1 Apr
Summary
- CNP stock surged 19.1% over the past 52 weeks.
- Q1 2026 EPS expected at $0.60, a 13.2% increase.
- Analysts hold a 'Moderate Buy' rating for CNP stock.
Houston, Texas-based CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP), a public utility holding company, has demonstrated strong performance with its stock climbing 19.1% in the last 52 weeks, surpassing both the S&P 500 and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF. The company is poised to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, April 23rd, before market open. Analysts project a diluted EPS of $0.60 for the quarter, representing a 13.2% year-over-year increase.
While CNP has missed Wall Street's EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, expectations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 remain positive, with projected EPS growth of 8% and 9.5%, respectively. In its most recent Q4 2025 report, CNP exceeded revenue estimates but fell short on adjusted EPS. Analysts currently rate CNP stock as a 'Moderate Buy,' with eight of seventeen analysts recommending 'Strong Buy' and nine suggesting 'Hold,' indicating a collective average price target of $45.07.
