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$CNP

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

XNYSUtilitiesElectric Services

$40.66+0.02%+$0.0100Prev $40.65LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$40.66
Change today
+0.02%
Previous close
$40.65
52-week range
$36.60 – $45.26
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$26.59B
Dividend yield
2.36% ($0.96)
Ex-dividend
Aug 20
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
654.2M
SEC 10-Q · Apr 23, 2026
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-04
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
44.7M
▲ +0% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
6.6d
Avg daily volume
5.3M
Classification
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric Services
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
6.1x
15m
2.1x
1h
1.8x
1D
0.0x

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Why is $CNP moving today?

Here is the latest on CNP from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CNP today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystPriced share offering, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CNP moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy11 analysts
Avg target $46.33(+14% upside)
Range $40 – $49
6 buy5 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Recent offering

Recent priced share offering — a one-time sale that has already completed (not ongoing). If $CNP runs, these filings show who may be positioned to sell new or newly-registered shares into the move.

Sourced from SEC EDGAR filings (last 9 months); terms read straight from the filing text where available. Ongoing = an at-the-market (ATM) program still selling over time or a live shelf, so it can keep diluting; Completed = a one-time priced sale that already finished. A shelf (S-3) stays effective ~3 years. Form type signals dilution capacity, not an exact share count, and we can't confirm how much of a shelf or ATM remains unused. Not investment advice.

$CNP Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish78Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CNP Activity

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Alert· 23h ago 16.9× RVOL
CNP hit 16.847x RVOL at 10:56 AM ET
at $40.31
News· SEC EDGAR· 5d ago
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
Alert· 5d ago 9.7× RVOL
CNP hit 9.677x RVOL at 3:03 PM ET
at $42.19
Alert· 6d ago -1.2% vs EMA
$CNP near 200 EMA: -1.20% from 200 EMA at 12:15 PM ET
at $42.04
Alert· 6d ago 9.1× RVOL
CNP hit 9.059x RVOL at 12:15 PM ET
at $42.04
Alert· 6d ago 11.1× RVOL
CNP hit 11.108x RVOL at 11:21 AM ET
at $42.16
News· SEC EDGAR· 9d ago
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC filed an 8-K: Results of Operations, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 9d ago
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
Alert· 14d ago +1.0% vs EMA
CNP 200EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.99% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $43.69
Alert· 14d ago +0.5% vs EMA
CNP 200EMA (1m) Trending · 192 bars · L4 · +0.53% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $43.59
Alert· 14d ago +0.1% vs EMA
CNP 50EMA (1m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.12% above EMA · slope +0.15%
at $43.62
Alert· 14d ago +0.1% vs EMA
CNP 50EMA (1m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.08% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $43.59
Alert· 14d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$CNP near 200 EMA: +0.41% from 200 EMA at 12:11 PM ET
at $43.42
Alert· 14d ago 27.8× RVOL
CNP hit 27.840x RVOL at 12:11 PM ET
at $43.42
Alert· 15d ago 6.8× RVOL
CNP hit 6.848x RVOL at 11:36 AM ET
at $42.57
News· The Motley Fool· 55d ago Bullish
Algonquin Power & Utilities vs. CenterPoint Energy: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· SEC EDGAR· 82d ago
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
News· Benzinga· 111d ago Bullish
CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2300
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 131d ago Neutral
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on April 23, 2026
News· Investing.com· 236d ago Neutral
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CNP stock FAQ

Why is $CNP moving today?

Here is the latest on CNP from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CNP today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the CNP stock price today?

CNP last traded at $40.66, up 0.02% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does CNP pay a dividend?

Yes. CNP currently has a dividend yield of about 2.36% ($0.96 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 20. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live CNP alerts?

The CNP Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CNP 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CNP on?

CNP (CenterPoint Energy, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $26.59B in the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector.

Is CNP good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CNP for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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