CNP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield
CNP has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 0.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
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| CNP NYSE CenterPoint Energy |
27,569 M | 7.32% | 100.0% |
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CNP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-19 | 2026-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.24 | +4.3% | 0.61% |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-11 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.64% |
CNP Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, CNP's dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.92 USD by the current share price of 41.04.
As of November 2026, CNP paid a dividend of 0.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-11-19 and the payout was 0.24 USD.
CNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-11-19.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNP for the next payments are between 0.245 (+2.1%) and 0.256 (+6.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.44%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is 2026-11-19.
The next Ex-Dividend date for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is 2026-11-19.
CNP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.32% per year. Strong growth: CNP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.94%. If you bought CNP's shares at 23.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.94% of your original purchase price.
CNP Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
CNP's 2.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNP is 38.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
CNP's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CNP Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-24 02:39 UTC