CenterPoint Energy stock holds near $39.67 after July beat

Published on 09/08/2026 at 18:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CenterPoint Energy stock trades near $39.67 as July 28 results showed $0.40 EPS, $2.15 billion revenue and FY 2026 guidance of 1.890 to 1.910 EPS.

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CenterPoint Energy stock (ISIN US15189T1079) traded at $39.67 on September 7, 2026, with a market cap of $26.13 billion, volume of 4.07 million shares and a 52-week range of $37.13 to $45.26.

July earnings still set the tone

On July 28, 2026, MarketBeat said CenterPoint Energy reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, above the $0.37 consensus by $0.03. The same update put revenue at $2.15 billion, versus estimates of $2.12 billion, while FY 2026 guidance stood at 1.890 to 1.910 EPS.

The comparison matters for investors because the quarter also improved on the prior-year $0.29 EPS, a gain of 37.9 percent. The same snapshot showed a net margin of 11.61 percent and return on equity of 11.10 percent.

Analysts still anchor valuation

MarketBeat's latest overview put the average rating at Moderate Buy and the average price target at $45.36 on September 8, 2026. Against the $39.67 quote, that leaves the stock 12.7 percent below the consensus target.

Business mix stays regulated

CenterPoint Energy's utility model is still centered on regulated electric and natural gas operations, which makes earnings quality and allowed returns more important than short-term commodity swings. For this article, the July quarter remains the key reported reference point because it supplies the freshest earnings, revenue and guidance figures in the current market set.

Price and market data

The stock closed at $39.67 on September 4, 2026, after trading between $39.57 and $40.10 during the session. That left the shares 1.1 percent below the intraday high and 0.8 percent below the previous close of $39.98.