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CNP stock forecast
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
The model's rating
Underperform
CNP is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
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CNP is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
CNP against the S&P 500
| Period | CNP | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -7.1% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | -15.3% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | -2.4% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | -3.0% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $36.80 |
| Market cap | 24.24 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 21.6 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 2.5 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | 2.5 |
| Gross margin | 40.6% |
| Net profit margin | 11.6% |
| Return on equity | 9.9% |
| Beta | -0.1 |
As of July 28, 2026.
CNP and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | EVERSOURCE ENERGY | 24.17 Billion | Outperform | CNP vs ES |
| PPL | PPL CORP | 24.75 Billion | Greatly Underperform | PPL vs CNP |
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | 25.07 Billion | Outperform | FE vs CNP |
| DTE | DTE ENERGY CO | 25.35 Billion | Greatly Underperform | DTE vs CNP |
| AEE | AMEREN CORP | 27.51 Billion | Greatly Underperform | |
| EIX | EDISON INTERNATIONAL | 20.68 Billion | Greatly Outperform |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about CNP?
The model rates CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the CNP rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is CNP in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
CNP is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.