CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a Houston-based energy company that primarily provides natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several states. It also operates electric transmission and distribution lines in parts of Texas. The company focuses on energy delivery, infrastructure, and reliability, serving millions of customers with essential energy services.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.23 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 48 days on March 12, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | $0.23 | 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-19 |
| December 11, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 |
| September 11, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 |
| June 12, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
| March 13, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CNP shares during this period received a total of $17.96 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.23/share was paid 43 days ago, on December 11, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CNP currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.29%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 130.0%, from $0.10 to $0.23.
- Dividend Reliability: CNP has maintained or increased its dividend for 24 consecutive payments.
Company News
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National Fuel Gas Company is acquiring CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas local distribution company for $2.62 billion, expanding its utility operations to serve approximately 1.1 million customers across three states.
National Fuel Gas Company has agreed to acquire CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas utility business for $2.62 billion, which will double its gas utility rate base and expand operations into Ohio, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2026.
CenterPoint Energy announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2200 per share, payable on December 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2025.
