CNP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CNP - CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
$39.69
0.10 (0.25%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 19, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CNP is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CNP is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$52.05
Based on 6.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.32
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 20.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CNP is currently trading at $39.69, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $38.04 to $39.41. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.8) is in line with its historical norms (20.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CNP is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $40.00. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CNP has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CNP is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $40.00. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CNP has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$38.04 -
$39.41
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($42.38)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$38.04 -
$39.41
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$38.40
Resistance Level
$40.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.75
Wall Street Target
$42.38
(+7.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
50.6%
Profit Margin
11.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.8% premium
PE vs Historical
20.8 vs 20.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$39.91
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$40.23
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$40.55
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→20)
PE COMPRESSION
$39.67
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 8.2%)
$53.97
(+36%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.8, Growth: 8.2%)
$50.22
(+27%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 8.2%)
$42.69
(+8%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.18 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.58
Bull Case
$52.85
(+33%)
Analyst growth 20.8%, PE expands to 27.7
Base Case
$48.05
(+21%)
Market implied 20.8%, PE stable at 25.2
Bear Case
$27.06
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 31, 2026 6:47 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 7:47 AM
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