CNP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

CNP has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 0.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.27%
Payout Ratio 50.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.87%
Consistency Lifetime 94.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.06%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 61.74%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BIP 17,761 M 5.03% 7.68%
ACE 5,599 M 4.66% 6.31%
NWE 4,320 M 4.42% 6.54%
NGG 83,430 M 4.30% 6.33%
D 59,420 M 4.54% 5.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VIE 28,439 M 20.01% 94.9%
WEC 35,556 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 29,718 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 22,735 M 6.21% 93.0%
BIP 17,761 M 6.05% 98.3%
CNP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-21 2026-05-21 2026-06-11 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 2026-03-12 Quarterly 0.23 +4.5% 0.55%
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.56%
2025-08-21 2025-08-21 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.58%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.6%
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.22 +4.8% 0.65%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.21 +5% 0.67%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-12 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.79%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.67%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.73%
2023-11-15 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.2 +5.3% 0.73%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-09-14 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.68%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.66%
2023-02-15 2023-02-16 2023-03-09 Quarterly 0.19 +5.6% 0.66%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-08 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.62%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-08 Quarterly 0.18 +5.9% 0.55%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.54%
2022-02-16 2022-02-17 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.64%
2021-11-17 2021-11-18 2021-12-09 Quarterly 0.17 +6.3% 0.64%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-09 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.6%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-11 Quarterly 0.16 +6.7% N/A
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-11 Quarterly 0.15 -48.3% N/A
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.29 +0.7% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.288 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-12 Quarterly 0.288 0% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.288 0% N/A
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.288 +3.6% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-14 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-08 Quarterly 0.278 +3.7% N/A
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.268 0% N/A
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.268 0% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.268 0% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.268 +3.9% N/A
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.258 0% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.258 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.258 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.258 +4% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.248 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.248 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.248 +0.4% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.247 +3.8% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.238 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.238 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.238 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.238 0% N/A

CNP Dividend FAQ

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is a Houston-based public utility holding company that manages electric and natural gas infrastructure across several U.S. states, including Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. The company’s primary operations involve electric transmission and distribution alongside intrastate natural gas sales and transportation for residential and industrial clients. As a regulated utility, the business model relies on rate-regulated returns approved by state commissions, which typically provides more predictable cash flows compared to non-regulated sectors.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNP?

As of May 2026, CNP's dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.90 USD by the current share price of 42.24.

Does CNP pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CNP paid a dividend of 0.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-21 and the payout was 0.23 USD.

How often does CNP pay dividends?

CNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-21.

CNP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNP for the next payments are between 0.201 (-12.6%) and 0.214 (-7.0%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.96%.

Will CNP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNP?

CNP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.87% per year. Strong growth: CNP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNP?

CNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.06%. If you bought CNP's shares at 22.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.06% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNP?

CNP Payout Consistency is 94.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: CenterPoint Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CNP have a good Dividend Yield?

CNP's 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNP is 50.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNP?

CNP's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNP Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CNP's Outstanding Shares?

CenterPoint Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 98.9%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CNP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 2002 with a ratio of 1000:843. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.19 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 213,706,000 0%
1986 224,166,000 +4.89%
1987 233,310,000 +4.08%
1988 236,546,000 +1.39%
1989 252,142,900 +6.59%
1990 255,122,000 +1.18%
1991 254,318,200 -0.32%
1992 256,555,600 +0.88%
1993 260,400,000 +1.5%
1994 245,833,300 -5.59%
1995 247,536,200 +0.69%
1996 244,898,000 -1.07%
1997 262,258,100 +7.09%
1998 284,252,900 +8.39%
1999 285,473,000 +0.43%
2000 285,183,000 -0.1%
2001 290,318,000 +1.8%
2002 300,771,400 +3.6%
2003 306,612,500 +1.94%
2004 304,945,500 -0.54%
2005 314,285,700 +3.06%
2006 317,073,200 +0.89%
2007 323,684,200 +2.09%
2008 347,496,000 +7.36%
2009 392,855,000 +13.05%
2010 425,000,000 +8.18%
2011 426,000,000 +0.24%
2012 428,000,000 +0.47%
2013 429,000,000 +0.23%
2014 431,830,000 +0.66%
2015 430,262,000 -0.36%
2016 433,679,000 +0.79%
2017 434,382,000 +0.16%
2018 504,073,000 +16.04%
2019 505,348,000 +0.25%
2020 552,204,000 +9.27%
2021 609,000,000 +10.29%
2022 629,535,600 +3.37%
2023 631,225,800 +0.27%
2024 652,465,000 +3.36%
2025 656,000,000 +0.54%
2026 659,000,000 +0.46%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-13 02:36 UTC