CNP Dividend Profile
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Trailing, annualized
Projected Annual Dividend
$0.88
Per share, forward
5-Year Dividend Growth
7.9%
Annualized
Dividend Streak
4 yrs
Years of payments
Payout Frequency
4×/yr
Distributions per year
Last Price
$42.55
Most recent close
Market Cap
$27.83B
Size
Figures are estimates from third-party data, refreshed periodically and not guaranteed. Last updated 6/12/2026.
About CNP
CNP sits in the reits & utilities part of a dividend portfolio. Real estate and utility holdings prized for steady, real-asset income. Where CNP fits for you depends on your income goals, your time horizon, and how it balances the rest of your holdings.
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