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Centerpoint Energy (HOU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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HOU Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
12Ratings
Moderate Buy
6 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 12 analysts giving stock ratings to
Centerpoint
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in the past 3 months
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HOU Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

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Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Centerpoint Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF37.04 with a high forecast of CHF40.09 and a low forecast of CHF31.91. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price TargetCHF40.09Average Price TargetCHF37.04Lowest Price TargetCHF31.91
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Stephen D'Ambrisi
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF32.73
Hold
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Initiated
09/15/26
CenterPoint Energy initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC CapitalCenterPoint Energy initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF40.09
Buy
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Reiterated
09/11/26
Wells Fargo Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF32.73→CHF31.91
Hold
―
Assigned
08/21/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $39 from $40 at Morgan StanleyCenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $39 from $40 at Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Jeremy Tonet
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF38.46→CHF37.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/19/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Gets a Hold from J.P. Morgan
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF36.82→CHF35.18
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/17/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Evercore ISICenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Evercore ISI
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Richard Sunderland
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
CHF39.27→CHF37.64
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/04/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $46 from $48 at TruistCenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $46 from $48 at Truist
Scotiabank Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
CHF40.09
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) and Centerpoint Energy (NYSE: CNP)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF38.46→CHF39.27
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Utilities Stocks: Centerpoint Energy (CNP), CMS Energy (CMS)
Wolfe Research Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research
CHF39.27→CHF40.09
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $49 from $48 at Wolfe ResearchCenterPoint Energy price target raised to $49 from $48 at Wolfe Research
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Sophie Karp
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF38.46→CHF37.64
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/23/26
KeyBanc Remains a Buy on Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Ross Fowler
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF35.18
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/21/26
Ross Fowler Reaffirms Hold as Regulatory Uncertainty Persists and Price Target Trimmed to $43, Limiting Upside
BTIG Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Alex Kania
BTIG
BTIG
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Hold
―
Initiated
06/30/26
CenterPoint Energy initiated with a Neutral at BTIGCenterPoint Energy initiated with a Neutral at BTIG
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Marie Ferguson
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/05/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Centerpoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Entergy (NYSE: ETR)
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
Barclays
CHF36
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/27/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Gets a Hold from Barclays
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF36→CHF36.82
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/24/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Receives a Hold from Mizuho Securities
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RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Stephen D'Ambrisi
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF32.73
Hold
―
Initiated
09/15/26
CenterPoint Energy initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC CapitalCenterPoint Energy initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF40.09
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/11/26
Wells Fargo Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF32.73→CHF31.91
Hold
―
Assigned
08/21/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $39 from $40 at Morgan StanleyCenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $39 from $40 at Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Jeremy Tonet
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF38.46→CHF37.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/19/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Gets a Hold from J.P. Morgan
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF36.82→CHF35.18
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/17/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Evercore ISICenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Evercore ISI
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Richard Sunderland
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
CHF39.27→CHF37.64
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/04/26
CenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $46 from $48 at TruistCenterPoint Energy price target lowered to $46 from $48 at Truist
Scotiabank Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
CHF40.09
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) and Centerpoint Energy (NYSE: CNP)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF38.46→CHF39.27
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Utilities Stocks: Centerpoint Energy (CNP), CMS Energy (CMS)
Wolfe Research Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research
CHF39.27→CHF40.09
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $49 from $48 at Wolfe ResearchCenterPoint Energy price target raised to $49 from $48 at Wolfe Research
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Sophie Karp
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF38.46→CHF37.64
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/23/26
KeyBanc Remains a Buy on Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Ross Fowler
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF35.18
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/21/26
Ross Fowler Reaffirms Hold as Regulatory Uncertainty Persists and Price Target Trimmed to $43, Limiting Upside
BTIG Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Alex Kania
BTIG
BTIG
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Hold
―
Initiated
06/30/26
CenterPoint Energy initiated with a Neutral at BTIGCenterPoint Energy initiated with a Neutral at BTIG
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Marie Ferguson
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/05/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Centerpoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Entergy (NYSE: ETR)
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
Barclays
CHF36
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/27/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Gets a Hold from Barclays
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:HOU
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF36→CHF36.82
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/24/26
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Receives a Hold from Mizuho Securities
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Best Analysts Covering Centerpoint Energy

3 Months
Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo
Success Rate
12/21 ratings generated profit
57%
Average Return
<+0.01%
Copying Shahriar Pourreza's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 57.14% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of <+0.01% per trade.
1 Year
Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo
Success Rate
11/21 ratings generated profit
52%
Average Return
+2.03%
Copying Shahriar Pourreza's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 52.38% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.03% per trade.
2 Years
Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo
Success Rate
12/21 ratings generated profit
57%
Average Return
+4.81%
Copying Shahriar Pourreza's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 57.14% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.81% per trade.
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HOU Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Sep 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
8
8
14
14
14
Hold
10
9
8
8
7
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
18
17
22
22
21
In the current month, HOU has received 14 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. HOU average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 37.04.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

HOU Financial Forecast

HOU Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for HOU is CHF0.39 with a range of CHF0.35 to CHF0.45. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF0.32. HOU beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 60.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HOU has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for HOU is CHF0.39 with a range of CHF0.35 to CHF0.45. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF0.32. HOU beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 60.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HOU has Performed in-line its overall industry.

HOU Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for HOU is CHF1.69B with a range of CHF1.65B to CHF1.73B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF1.72B. HOU beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.69% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HOU has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for HOU is CHF1.69B with a range of CHF1.65B to CHF1.73B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF1.72B. HOU beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.69% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year HOU has Performed in-line its overall industry.

HOU Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:HOU’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Centerpoint Energy’s 12-month average price target is 37.04.
    What is CH:HOU’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:HOU, 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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      Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
        Is Centerpoint Energy a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Centerpoint Energy has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 6 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Centerpoint Energy’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Centerpoint Energy is 37.04. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is CHF40.09 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF31.91. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Centerpoint Energy?
            Centerpoint Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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