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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$32.54 +0.78 (+2.46%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

CenterPoint Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.70%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
Next
Dividend Payment
Mar. 13
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
1.33%
Dividend Payout Ratio
58.28%

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.70%. The next quarterly payment of $0.22 per share is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, February 20. The company currently pays out 58.28% of its earnings and 22.31% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CNP Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of CenterPoint Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CNP Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks CenterPoint Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

CenterPoint Energy vs. The Competition

Compare CenterPoint Energy's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCenterPoint EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$0.88$0.04$1.39
Dividend Yield2.70%4.10%3.59%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth1.33%1.33%15.78%

CenterPoint Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings58.28%
Based on This Year's Estimate54.32%
Based on Next Year's Estimate50.57%
Based on Cashflow22.31%

CenterPoint Energy Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
12/17/2024quarterly$0.22+$0.01
4.76%
2.7%2/20/20252/20/20253/13/2025
9/25/2024Quarterly$0.21+$0.01
5.00%
2.9%11/21/202411/21/202412/12/2024
8/5/2024quarterly$0.20 - 3.1%8/15/20248/15/20249/12/2024
4/26/2024quarterly$0.20 - 2.77%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
12/14/2023quarterly$0.20 - 2.69%2/14/20242/15/20243/14/2024
9/28/2023quarterly$0.20+$0.01
5.26%
3%11/15/202311/16/202312/14/2023
7/19/2023quarterly$0.19 - 2.55%8/16/20238/17/20239/14/2023
4/20/2023quarterly$0.19 - 2.49%5/17/20235/18/20236/8/2023

This table shows CenterPoint Energy's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

CenterPoint Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for CenterPoint Energy is 2.70%. Learn more on CNP's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CNP shares is $0.88. Learn more on CNP's annual dividend history.

CenterPoint Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

CenterPoint Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.22 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

CenterPoint Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.21 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

CenterPoint Energy's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 20, 2025.

CenterPoint Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.33% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for CNP is:
  • 58.28% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 54.32% based on this year's estimates
  • 50.57% based on next year's estimates
  • 22.31% based on cash flow

CenterPoint Energy's dividend yield of 2.67% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. CenterPoint Energy's dividend payout ratio of 58.28% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate CenterPoint Energy stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


This page (NYSE:CNP) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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