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CNP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

CNP has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 0.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.43%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.87
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.82%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.93%
Payout Ratio 56.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.98%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 42.8% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 113.9% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NWE 3,590 M 5.92% 7.99%
VIE 24,155 M 4.91% 8.76%
BIP 14,503 M 5.38% 7.31%
AVA 2,993 M 5.30% 6.66%
NGG 70,955 M 4.56% 7.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VIE 24,155 M 21.0% 94.7%
AEE 27,287 M 6.03% 96.3%
WEC 34,491 M 5.71% 98.1%
CMS 21,854 M 4.79% 85.6%
NI 20,035 M 4.76% 92.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CNP Dividends with its Peer-Group

VIE
Veolia
 4.91% Yield
NWE
NorthWestern
 5.92% Yield
BIP
Brookfield
 5.38% Yield
PEG
Public Service
 3.74% Yield
AVA
Avista
 5.30% Yield
BKH
Black Hills
 4.55% Yield

CNP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.65%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-11 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% 0.74%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.6%
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 15% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.207 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.207 0% N/A
2013-05-14 2013-05-16 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.207 0% N/A

CNP Dividend FAQ

CenterPoint Energy Inc (NYSE:CNP) is a multi-utility holding company operating in the United States, primarily in the electric and natural gas sectors. The companys Electric segment provides transmission and distribution services, while the Natural Gas segment engages in intrastate natural gas sales, transportation, and distribution to various customers across several states.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNP?

As of August 2025, CNP`s dividend yield is 2.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.87 USD by the current share price of 37.71.

Does CNP pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, CNP paid a dividend of 0.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-21 and the payout was 0.22 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 2025-08-21.

Will CNP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-21. 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 1.82% per year.
Weak growth: CNP's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNP?

CNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.93%. If you bought CNP's shares at 17.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.93% 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 2.43% 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 56.9%. 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 59.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNP`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

CenterPoint Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.80% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has CenterPoint Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2002-10-01 with a factor of 1000:843. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.19.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 213,706,000
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 654,000,000 +0.24%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-24 02:00