CNP — CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | CNP | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% | 3.33% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.53% | 5.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.2% | 60.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 57 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | +6.8% | 8.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
8.64%
3-Year Growth
7.93%
5-Year Growth
3.53%
10-Year Growth
-1.17%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 20, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 10, 2026
Last Ex-Date
May 21, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 11, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.2400 | +4.35% |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.2300 | +4.55% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.2200 | +4.76% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.2100 | +5.00% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.2000 | +5.26% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.1900 | +5.56% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.1800 | +5.88% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.1700 | +6.25% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
55.2%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.48 | -$916.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.45 | -$628.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.30 | -$569.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.45 | -$480.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.