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Yield 12m 3.10%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.05
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.82%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.60%
Payout Ratio 53.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 94.9%
Total Return 12m: 29.56%
#4 in Group
Total Return 5y: 136.13%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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CNP Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.22
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 0.79%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.2 0.67%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 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 0.68%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.19 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 0.62%
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 0.54%
2022-02-16 2022-02-17 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.17 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 0.6%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.16 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 0.6%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.15 0.74%
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-11 Quarterly 0.15 -48.3% 0.88%
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.29 0.7%
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.288
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-12 Quarterly 0.288
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.288
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.288 3.6%
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.278
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.278
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-14 Quarterly 0.278
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-08 Quarterly 0.278 3.7%
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.268
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.268
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.268
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.268 3.9%
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.258
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.258
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.258
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.258 4%
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.248
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.248

CNP Dividend FAQ

Does CNP pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, CNP paid a dividend of 1.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNP?

As of May 2025, CNP`s dividend yield is 3.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.05 USD by the current share price of 37.54.

How often does CNP pay dividends?

CNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CNP has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNP?

The next ex-dividend date for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is 2025-05-15.

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: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNP?

CNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.60%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought CenterPoint Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.05) divided by the purchase price five years ago (15.90):

What is the Payout Consistency of CNP?

CNP Payout Consistency is 94.9%.
Highly consistent: CenterPoint Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CNP have a good Dividend Yield?

CNP`s 3.10% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNP is 53.1%. 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 65.44%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CNP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNP`s Outstanding Shares?

CenterPoint Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.40% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has CenterPoint Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 644,000,000 +2.02%
2025 653,000,000 +1.4%