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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$37.12 -0.14 (-0.38%)
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CenterPoint Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
5

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CenterPoint Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CNP.

Consensus Price Target

$35.04
-5.60% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CenterPoint Energy, the average price target is $35.04. The highest price target for CNP is $42.00, while the lowest price target for CNP is $29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.60% from the current price of $37.12.
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CNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
1 Month Ago
3/24/24 to 3/24/25
3 Months Ago
1/24/24 to 1/23/25
1 Year Ago
4/24/23 to 4/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$35.04$33.77$31.27$30.18
Forecasted Upside-5.60% Downside-5.41% Downside-3.65% Downside5.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

CNP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CNP Price Targets by Month

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CenterPoint Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCenterPoint EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.52
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.81% Downside19.41% Upside25.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/22/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Nicholas Campanella
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$30.00 ➝ $37.00+1.43%
4/4/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
M. Ferguson
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UpgradeHold
4/2/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Initiated CoverageBuy$42.00+14.11%
3/20/2025Morgan Stanley
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David Arcaro
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$32.00 ➝ $34.00-5.06%
3/17/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$35.00 ➝ $36.00+0.71%
3/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeremy Tonet
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00 ➝ $36.00+3.35%
3/11/2025Evercore ISI
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Durgesh Chopra
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $37.00+7.65%
1/23/2025Guggenheim
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S. Pourreza
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/12/2024Scotiabank
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A. Weisel
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$30.00 ➝ $35.00+10.03%
12/12/2024LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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P. Fremont
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Initiated CoverageBuy$34.50+9.80%
12/3/2024UBS Group
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W. Appicelli
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $37.00+15.62%
10/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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S. Akers
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$28.00 ➝ $32.00+6.38%
9/12/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$29.00+3.76%
8/2/2024KeyCorp
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S. Karp
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
2/21/2024Mizuho
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $29.00+3.31%
9/6/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$34.00 ➝ $33.00+20.53%

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Should I Buy CenterPoint Energy Stock? CNP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CenterPoint Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CenterPoint Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CenterPoint Energy, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $37, reflecting a strong performance in the utilities sector.
  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has shown a solid net margin of approximately 11.79%, indicating effective cost management and profitability.
  • Recent analyst upgrades suggest positive market sentiment, with several firms raising their price targets for the stock.
  • The company operates in both electric and natural gas segments, providing diversified revenue streams that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • Institutional ownership is high, with about 91.77% of the stock held by hedge funds and other institutional investors, which often indicates confidence in the company's future performance.

CenterPoint Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported revenue of $2.26 billion, which fell short of analysts' expectations of $2.46 billion, raising concerns about growth potential.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has received a mix of ratings, with some analysts still issuing sell ratings, indicating uncertainty in its future performance.
  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a return on equity of 10.02%, which, while positive, may not be competitive compared to other companies in the utilities sector.
  • Market volatility can impact utility stocks, and any economic downturn could affect demand for services provided by CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
  • Investors may face risks associated with regulatory changes in the utility sector, which can affect operational costs and profitability.

CNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CenterPoint Energy is $35.04, with a high forecast of $42.00 and a low forecast of $29.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CenterPoint Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CNP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CNP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, CenterPoint Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -5.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CenterPoint Energy's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

CenterPoint Energy has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CenterPoint Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for CenterPoint Energy is Hold while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CNP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CNP) was last updated on 4/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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