CNP Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. · Utilities

Current Price
$37.66
Dividend Yield
2.44%
Annual Dividend
$0.92
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
56.40%
Next Ex-Date
Nov 19, 2026in 46 days
B-
Overall
D
Yield
B-
Growth
B-
Safety
A+
Consistency
B
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
56.40%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
3.53%
1Y Growth Rate
8.64%
Consecutive Increases
4 years
Consecutive Payments
57 years

Payment History

21 payments (of 232 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Nov 19, 2026Upcoming$0.2400
Aug 20, 2026$0.2400
May 21, 2026$0.2300
Feb 19, 2026$0.2300
Nov 20, 2025$0.2200
Aug 21, 2025$0.2200
May 15, 2025$0.2200
Feb 20, 2025$0.2200
Nov 21, 2024$0.2100
Aug 15, 2024$0.2000
May 15, 2024$0.2000
Feb 14, 2024$0.2000
Nov 15, 2023$0.2000
Aug 16, 2023$0.1900
May 17, 2023$0.1900
Feb 15, 2023$0.1900
Nov 16, 2022$0.1800
Aug 17, 2022$0.1800
May 18, 2022$0.1700
Feb 16, 2022$0.1700
Nov 17, 2021$0.1700

5-Year Yield Range

Where CNP's yield sits today
Avg 2.44%High 2.70%Low 2.30%Current 2.44%
2.30%2.70%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. pay dividends?▼

Yes, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.92 per share annually, yielding 2.44%.

When is CNP's next ex-dividend date?▼

CNP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does CNP pay in dividends per year?▼

CNP pays $0.92 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is CNP's dividend safe?▼

CNP has a payout ratio of 56.4% and has paid dividends for 57 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B-.

What is CNP's dividend growth rate?▼

CNP has grown its dividend at 3.53% annually over the past 5 years.

Has CNP ever cut its dividend?▼

Yes, CNP's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2021.

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