Centerpoint Energy (CNP) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 21 analyst ratings
Based on 6 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $39.00 from $40.00 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $43.00 from $45.00 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $46.00 from $48.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Maintained | Overweight | $46.00 from $47.00 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $47.00 from $48.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $47.00 from $45.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $48.00 from $47.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $47.00 from $48.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $45.00 from $46.00 | May 13, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $45.00 from $44.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $48.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Buy | $49.00 from $44.00 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $44.00 from $42.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $44.00 from $38.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $44.00 from $42.00 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Maintained | Overweight | $47.00 from $41.00 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $47.00 from $44.00 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $38.00 from $41.00 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Upgraded | Market Perform → Outperform | $42.00 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $43.00 from $45.00 | Dec 17, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for CNP stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Centerpoint Energy (CNP) is $44.67, with a high estimate of $47.00 and a low of $39.00, across 6 analysts.
Is CNP a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Centerpoint Energy currently average a Hold rating: 9 buy, 12 hold and 0 sell, from 21 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for CNP?
The average price target of $44.67 implies 13.01% upside from the last price of $39.53.
What is the latest analyst rating on CNP?
On Aug 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained Centerpoint Energy at Equal-Weight with a price target of $39.00.
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