CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±3.6% Move

$42.44 +0.55% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $42.40

CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $27.98B
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As of 2026-11-02, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (NYSE: CNP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $42.44 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $27.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CNP ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CNP carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.6x, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of 5.3%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $27.99B) and FE (FirstEnergy Corp.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.8%, cap $27.11B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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Per CNP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001130310), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) generated $9.34B in revenue (+9.2% YoY), $1.05B in net income, and -$2.38B in free cash flow against $46.53B in total assets and $20.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $42.40 (-0.09%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D-
Cash (6)Whales (14)SEC (7)Macro (7)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.7% Base Target
$48 Bull$39 Base$31 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (41/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CNP SCORES 41/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (34% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.6% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+7/20 pts (17% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.15 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 22.6% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
33
Grade E$39.36+2.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
36
Grade E$40.24+4.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
38
Grade E$41.97+1.1% Next Q
Current
41
Grade D-$42.44-7.2% Hist 90D α
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While CNP currently carries a cautious 41/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($39.27) and Max Pain ($44.56) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $47.52.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±3.6% Swing Band

±$1.53 Expected Swing
$40.91 (-3.6%)Spot $42.44$43.97 (+3.6%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CNP Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 41/100

Trailing EPS: $1.59 • YoY Revenue Growth: 9.2%

Model Bullish Setup (41/100)Model Risk Weight (59/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$9.34B$1.05B-$2.38B100%
FY 20242024-12-31$8.55B$1.02B-$2.37B100%
FY 20232023-12-31$8.61B$917.0M$3.49B92%
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CNP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.03%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $41.59H $42.44L $41.59C $42.44VOL 8.61M
RES: $42.76SUP: $34.48SMA50: $39.27SMA200: $41.60
$45.88$43.30$40.73$38.15$35.57RES $42.76SUP $34.48$42.442026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
20.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Utilities Rank #94 of 117 ⚔️ DTE vs CNP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (CNP vs. DTE, FE, PPL, FTS)

Industry: Electric Utilities: Central (56 Tracked Issuers)

Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) ranks #94 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #24 by equity capitalization ($27.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DTE leads on earnings valuation at 19.1x trailing P/E, while FTS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. FTS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with CNP at 41/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CNP ACTIVE
CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)
D- 41/100 26.6x 96.0% 5.3% +0.55% $27.98B Benchmark Subject
DTE
DTE Energy Company
C 62/100 19.1x — 8.2% +0.72% $27.99B /dte-vs-cnp →
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
C- 60/100 26.6x — 5.8% +0.17% $27.11B /fe-vs-cnp →
PPL
PPL Corporation
D 45/100 22.7x — 4.2% +0.06% $26.81B /ppl-vs-cnp →
FTS
Fortis Inc.
C+ 69/100 32.8x — 9.9% +1.00% $29.68B /fts-vs-cnp →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001130310

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) reported GAAP revenue of $9.34B (+9.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.55B , and +8.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.05B, operating cash flow of $2.49B, and free cash flow of -$2.38B (-0.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNP closed FY2025 with $46.53B in total assets against $20.57B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.15, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $9.34B $1.05B $2.49B -$2.38B $46.53B $20.57B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $8.55B $1.02B $2.14B -$2.37B $43.77B $20.40B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $8.61B $917.0M $3.88B $3.49B $15.39B $3.60B

3. CNP Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CNP stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (NYSE: CNP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $42.44 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $27.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CNP ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CNP compare to DTE and FE in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CNP carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.6x, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of 5.3%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $27.99B) and FE (FirstEnergy Corp.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.8%, cap $27.11B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CNP?

Per CNP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001130310), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) generated $9.34B in revenue (+9.2% YoY), $1.05B in net income, and -$2.38B in free cash flow against $46.53B in total assets and $20.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CNP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CNP last traded at $42.44 (+0.55% on volume of 6,513,520 shares), positioning the stock +8.07% above its 50-day simple moving average ($39.27) and +2.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($41.60). Across its 52-week range of $36.37 to $45.26, CNP sits at the 68.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($40.91 to $43.97).

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When is CNP's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is CNP stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±3.6% event move for CNP, spanning a range between $40.91 and $43.97.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 41/100 (D-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CNP — CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CNP scores 41 out of 100, grade D-, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 6/20 (ROIC 5.3%; FCF yield -8.52%), Whale 13F Flow at 14/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 7/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 7/20 (Beta 0.77; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 7/20 (Altman Z 1.15; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.84).

The weakest pillar is the Fundamental Cash Engine, where a negative FCF yield signals that reported earnings are not converting into free cash after capital spending. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 1.15 and leverage of 1.84 Debt/Equity, which together point to financial strain. The Whale Flow pillar is the strongest, indicating institutional positioning is more constructive than the fundamentals. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on institutional interest and the stock's low beta; the valuation tradeoff is a P/E of 26.6 against a weak cash-generation profile; and the risk is that financing needs may pressure equity or dividend capacity. This is an analytical framing, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
42.21$27.98B26.624.77.81.592.05%0.77$36.37 - $45.265.3%

Business

Sector: Utilities. Industry: Electric Utilities: Central. Exchange: NYSE.

Per the company profile, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Central electric utilities industry. Source data does not provide a description of its customers, service territory, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Gross margin of 96% and operating margin of 22.6% are reported in the market data.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$9337.0M$2110.0M$1052.0MN/A$-2384.0M$38.0M$20566.0M
FY 2024$8552.0M$1990.0M$1019.0MN/A$-2374.0M$24.0M$20397.0M
FY 2023$8612.0M$1760.0M$917.0MN/A$3489.5MN/A$3601.0M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $8612.0M (FY 2023) to $9337.0M (FY 2025), and net income from $917.0M to $1052.0M. Reported net margin is 11.3% and ROIC is 5.3%. Free cash flow was negative in both FY 2025 and FY 2024. Debt rose from $3601.0M in FY 2023 to $20566.0M in FY 2025. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.15, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 1.84, indicating a weak balance sheet posture.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Market Wire (YELLOW), Yahoo! Finance Canada: General market-action coverage of CNP; no specific catalyst stated in the summary.
  • Risk Watch (RED), Investing.com: Headline reports BMO cutting its price target on valuation.
  • Market Wire (YELLOW), Yahoo Finance: Headline references fair value edging lower as analysts weigh valuation pressures.
  • Catalyst (GREEN), Seeking Alpha: Headline references a growth outlook described as remaining bright.
  • Market Wire (YELLOW), Simply Wall St: Headline suggests the stock could trade at a premium to dividends.
  • Market Wire (YELLOW), GuruFocus: Headline reports coverage initiated with a price target set at $47.00.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is classified as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The news wire is mixed: one risk-watch item (a valuation-driven price-target cut), one growth-outlook catalyst, and several neutral market-wire items.

Open Questions

  • What is the drivers of the negative free cash flow in FY 2024 and FY 2025 (capital expenditures versus operating cash flow)?
  • What is the source of the debt increase from $3601.0M in FY 2023 to $20566.0M in FY 2025, and what is the maturity profile?
  • Why are EPS values reported as N/A in all three periods, and what is the reconciled per-share earnings figure?
  • What is the analyst consensus rating and the full distribution of price targets behind the $47.00 target cited in the news wire?
  • What are the company's upstream and downstream dependencies and regulatory exposures, which the supply-chain graph does not capture?

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CNP Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $42.44?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CNP (D- • RQD 41/100) a Buy at $42.21?

Welcome to the CNP (CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 41/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Electric Utilities: Central. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $32.92 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $42.21

Pump the brakes on CNP — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CNP, but look at what you are paying: 26.6x trailing P/E with 96.0% gross margins. Unless CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $50.65 (+20.0%)
Spot @ $42.21

CNP cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CNP, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electric Utilities: Central and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $42.21 (52-wk range $36.37 - $45.26), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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