CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP), headquartered in Houston, Texas, engages in the business of power generation and distribution. Valued at $23.7 billion by market cap, the company conducts activities in electricity transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, interstate pipeline and gathering operations, and power generation. The leading energy delivery company is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Jul. 24.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect CNP to report a profit of $0.44 per share on a diluted basis, up 22.2% from $0.36 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat or matched the consensus estimates in two of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on two other occasions.
For the full year, analysts expect CNP to report EPS of $1.75, up 8% from $1.62 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 7.4% year over year to $1.88 in fiscal 2026.
CNP stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 11.7% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 18.1% during this period. However, it slightly underperformed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLU) 18.3% gains over the same time frame.
CNP's strong performance was boosted by favorable weather conditions and higher energy consumption. Additionally, positive sentiment was reinforced by anticipated investments in electric transmission infrastructure, particularly following the approval by PUCT of the 765-kV standard.
On Apr. 24, CNP shares closed up by 1.5% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $0.53 fell short of Wall Street expectations of $0.55. CNP expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $1.74 to $1.76.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on CNP stock is reasonably bullish, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 18 analysts covering the stock, seven advise a “Strong Buy” rating, and 11 give a “Hold.” CNP’s average analyst price target is $38.87, indicating a potential upside of 8.6% from the current levels.
