Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
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Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CNP Analyst Ratings

Hold
12Ratings
2 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 12 analysts giving stock ratings to
Centerpoint
Energy
in the past 3 months
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CNP Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$31.18
▲(6.16% Upside)
Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Centerpoint Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $31.18 with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $29.00. The average price target represents a 6.16% change from the last price of $29.37.
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Highest Price Target$34.00Average Price Target$31.18Lowest Price Target$29.00
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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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Bank of America Securities
$29
Hold
-1.26%
Downside
Initiated
09/12/24
CenterPoint Energy reinstated with a Neutral at BofACenterPoint Energy reinstated with a Neutral at BofA
Argus Research
$35$32
Buy
8.95%
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08/26/24
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $32 from $35 at ArgusCenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $32 from $35 at Argus
KeyBanc
Hold
Downgraded
08/02/24
KeyBanc downgrades Centerpoint Energy (CNP) to a Hold
Guggenheim
$33$32
Buy
8.95%
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02/20/24
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $32 at GuggenheimGuggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $32.00 (from $33.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Best Analysts Covering Centerpoint Energy

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1 Month
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Success Rate
12/16 ratings generated profit
75%
Average Return
+3.94%
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Shelby TuckerRBC Capital
Success Rate
19/26 ratings generated profit
73%
Average Return
+10.95%
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CNP Analyst Recommendation Trends

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Jul 24
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In the current month, CNP has received 2 Buy Ratings, 13 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. CNP average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $31.18.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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CNP Financial Forecast

CNP Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for CNP is $0.40 with a range of $0.36 to $0.43. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.31. CNP beat its EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 56.01% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CNP has Underperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for CNP is $0.40 with a range of $0.36 to $0.43. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.31. CNP beat its EPS estimate 50.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 56.01% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CNP has Underperformed its overall industry.

CNP Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for CNP is $2.48B with a range of $2.23B to $2.85B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $1.86B. CNP beat its sales estimates 25.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 41.83% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CNP has Underperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for CNP is $2.48B with a range of $2.23B to $2.85B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $1.86B. CNP beat its sales estimates 25.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 41.83% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CNP has Underperformed its overall industry.

CNP Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CNP’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Centerpoint Energy’s 12-month average price target is $31.18.
    What is CNP’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Centerpoint Energy has 6.16% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
      Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
      Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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          Is CNP a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Centerpoint Energy has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 2 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Centerpoint Energy’s price target?
            The average price target for Centerpoint Energy is $31.18. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $34.00 ,the lowest forecast is $29.00. The average price target represents 6.16% Increase from the current price of $29.37.
              What do analysts say about Centerpoint Energy?
              Centerpoint Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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