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Centerpoint Energy (0HVF) Price & Analysis

0HVF Stock Chart & Stats

$42.53$0.50(1.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$37.5$40$42.53 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$42.18 - $43.34
52-Week Range
$36.39 - $46.25
Previous Close
$42.03
Volume
583
Average Volume (3M)
1,566
Market Cap
$28.13B
Enterprise Value
$49.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$557.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$24.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
24.3
Beta
0.33
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027
EPS Estimate
0.43
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 19, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.16%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Regulated Utility Model

CenterPoint’s regulated delivery model provides recurring revenue tied to essential electric and gas infrastructure rather than commodity-price exposure. Approved rates, customer charges and recovery mechanisms can support earnings visibility and allow prudent capital investment to earn authorized returns over time.

Long-term Rate-base Growth

A rapidly expanding rate base creates a durable foundation for future earnings because invested infrastructure can support additional regulated revenue and authorized returns. The scale and duration of the plan also provide multi-year growth visibility beyond a single reporting period.

Houston Demand And Investment Pipeline

Large-load demand and existing system capacity give CenterPoint a substantial customer-driven investment pipeline in its core market. If executed and recovered through regulation, these projects can expand system utilization, strengthen local positioning and support sustained infrastructure growth.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Persistent leverage near twice equity reduces financial flexibility even within a regulated utility structure. It can increase refinancing sensitivity and interest costs, while limiting the company’s ability to absorb execution or regulatory delays without relying more heavily on external capital.

Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow

Recurring negative free cash flow indicates that operating cash generation has not consistently funded capital requirements and other uses. This dependence on debt or equity financing can raise funding needs, weaken cash conversion and make growth more sensitive to capital-market conditions.

Required Equity Financing And Dilution

Planned equity issuance helps fund the enlarged capital program but creates ongoing dilution for existing shareholders. Management also acknowledged that financing requirements can reduce the share of rate-base growth translated into per-share earnings, limiting the durability of shareholder returns.

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0HVF FAQ

What was Centerpoint Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centerpoint Energy lowest share price was $36.39 and its highest was $46.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Centerpoint Energy’s market cap?
Centerpoint Energy’s market cap is $28.13B.
When is Centerpoint Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centerpoint Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 116 days.
How were Centerpoint Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Centerpoint Energy released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.498 by $0.032.
Is Centerpoint Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centerpoint Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centerpoint Energy pay dividends?
Centerpoint Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.16%. See more information on Centerpoint Energy dividends here
What is Centerpoint Energy’s EPS estimate?
Centerpoint Energy’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does Centerpoint Energy have?
Centerpoint Energy has 662,879,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centerpoint Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centerpoint Energy reported an EPS of $0.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.498. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.118%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centerpoint Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0HVF
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