$CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
XNYS•Utilities•Electric Services
Why is CNP up today? It is at $40.66 (+0.02%), and our scanner flagged it 6 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CNP spikes, and full due diligence on CNP — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $40.66
- Change today
- +0.02%
- Previous close
- $40.65
- 52-week range
- $36.60 – $45.26
- Market cap
- $26.59B
- Dividend yield
- 2.36% ($0.96)
- Ex-dividend
- Aug 20
- 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
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Electric Services
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 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 →Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Dilution watch
Recent offeringRecent 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.
$CNP Sentiment
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$CNP Activity
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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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