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Aug 19, 2026

CNP sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line

CNP saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on July 29, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 30, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CNP as a result. In of 90 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

CNP moved below its 50-day moving average on July 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for CNP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 04, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CNP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CNP's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 18 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 54 cases where CNP's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CNP advanced for three days, in of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

CNP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 48, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CNP’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.271) is normal, around the industry mean (1.814). P/E Ratio (24.048) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.041). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.946) is also within normal values, averaging (2.543). Dividend Yield (0.022) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.774) is also within normal values, averaging (83.753).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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CNP is expected to pay dividends on September 10, 2026

CenterPoint Energy CNP Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.24 per share will be paid with a record date of September 10, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of August 20, 2026. The last dividend of $0.23 was paid on June 11. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Nextera Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE), Southern Company (The) (NYSE:SO), Dominion Energy (NYSE:D), PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG).

Industry description

Electric utilities companies generate, transmit and distribute electricity to businesses/offices and residences. Companies may be owned by the government or investors or public shareholders, or a combination thereof. The industry also includes firms that buy and sell electricity. Companies in this industry typically require significant investments in infrastructure. Many firms in this industry pay substantial and regular dividends to shareholders. However, changes in interest rates (and their impact on debt burdens), natural disasters and changing commodity prices could be factors affecting energy utilities’ profit margins. NextEra Energy, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy Inc. and Southern Company are among U.S. electric utilities companies with the largest market capitalizations.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electric Utilities Industry is 30.84B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 500 to 179.21B. NEE holds the highest valuation in this group at 179.21B. The lowest valued company is SLTZ at 500.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -3%, and the average quarterly price growth was -3%. EIX experienced the highest price growth at 6%, while KEP experienced the biggest fall at -6%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was -2%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 9% and the average quarterly volume growth was -38%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 39
P/E Growth Rating: 54
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 72
Profit Risk Rating: 47
Seasonality Score: -40 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of power generation and electrical distribution services

Industry ElectricUtilities

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Industry
Electric Utilities
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1111 Louisiana
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+1 713 207-1111
Employees
15001
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https://www.centerpointenergy.com