CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Stock
CNP has an Alpha Score of 51 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 30, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 5 members of Congress disclosed 10 trades in CNP since 2016: 5 purchases and 5 sales, most recently Kevin Hern (sale, Sep 15, 2026). 4 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported CNP in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $155.33M. Company insiders reported 1 open-market buy and 0 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 2, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 23.8 and its net margin 5.7% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is CNP's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 51 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, moderate value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 30, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP)?
Most recent: Kevin Hern (sale, Sep 15, 2026); records start Nov 11, 2016.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-09-15 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-02-25 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Goldman D-NY · House | 2023-03-06 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Dan Goldman D-NY · House | 2023-01-31 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
| Dean Phillips D-MN · House | 2020-05-13 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dean Phillips D-MN · House | 2020-04-02 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dean Phillips D-MN · House | 2019-11-22 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dean Phillips D-MN · House | 2019-01-04 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 1, 2026.
See all CNP political trades →Which hedge funds own CNP?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 3.53M | $155.33M | -46% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.11M | $48.83M | +102% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 458K | $20.18M | +8528% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 243K | $10.71M | -82% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 26 | Fitch Laurie Lee | Director | BUY | 1.0K | $41K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 2, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are CNP's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does CNP's valuation compare with the Utilities sector?
| Metric | CNP | Utilities median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 23.8 | 20.7 | 50 |
| Net margin | 5.74% | 13.18% | 54 |
| Return on equity | 9.85% | 9.62% | 54 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.86% | 3.92% | 46 |
Medians over the Utilities stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 3, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
CNP price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC do?
CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company that operates regulated electric transmission and distribution, power generation, and natural gas distribution businesses across multiple states in the United States. It serves metered customers primarily in Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio through its Electric and Natural Gas segments, with a significant presence in the Houston area via its Houston Electric operations. The Electric segment delivers transmission and distribution services to customers, manages electric generation assets, and optimizes resources in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment handles intrastate sales, transportation, and distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users. As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility headquartered in Houston, Texas, CenterPoint Energy Inc. focuses on enhancing system reliability, safety, and resiliency to support growing demand in its service territories.