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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 1.63

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Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 1.63 is 46% above its 5-year average of 1.12, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.79–2.35).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 2.19% above its 12-month average of 1.60.

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CNP Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CNP Earnings Per Share (EPS)
1.61+1.90% 1Y
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CNP Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CNP Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CNP Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

1.63

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

1.60

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

1.54

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

1.12

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

1.12

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

1.23

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

1.22

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+2.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+5.84%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+45.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+45.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+32.05%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+34.03%

CNP Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)$27.83B1.631.601.541.12
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)$28.08B8.137.196.526.02
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)$27.00B1.841.731.521.74
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)$18.76B3.192.922.842.74
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)$37.35B5.014.834.594.38
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)$39.37B5.945.465.715.00
Exelon Corporation (EXC)$46.91B2.742.602.432.25
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)$48.88B3.503.443.313.17
Entergy Corporation (ETR)$50.32B3.923.233.683.50
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)$59.01B3.392.952.442.21

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$1.63

Forward EPS (Est.)

$2.08

P/E Ratio

26.1

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.63.
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 1.63 is 46% above its 5-year average of 1.12, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.79–2.35).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.60.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.54.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.12.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.12.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.23.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CNP stock is 1.22.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-311.61
2024-12-311.58
2023-12-311.37
2022-12-311.60
2021-12-312.35
2020-12-31-1.79
2019-12-311.34
2018-12-310.74
2017-12-314.16
2016-12-311.00
2015-12-31-1.61
2014-12-311.42
2013-12-310.73
2012-12-310.98
2011-12-313.19
2010-12-311.08
2009-12-311.02
2008-12-311.32
2007-12-311.25
2006-12-311.39
2005-12-310.81
2004-12-31-2.94
2003-12-311.59
2002-12-31-13.16
2001-12-313.38
2000-12-311.57
1999-12-315.20
1998-12-31-0.50
1997-12-311.66
1996-12-311.66

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding enterprise across the United States, primarily through its Electric and Natural Gas divisions. The Electric segment manages power generation assets, alongside the transmission and distribution networks that supply electricity to consumers, and actively participates in the wholesale power market. Its Natural Gas segment delivers natural gas distribution services, provides home appliance maintenance and repair in Minnesota, and extends home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana through a third-party partner. This segment is also engaged in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, as well as its transportation and storage for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation clients. As of December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy served approximately 2.7 million metered customers. Its substantial infrastructure included 239 substation sites with a total installed transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes, roughly 100,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains, and 285 miles of intrastate pipelines across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was established in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
8,872 employees
www.centerpointenergy.com
Utilities / Diversified Utilities
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Diversified Utilities
CEO
Christopher A. Foster
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