Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.88
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
54.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
CNP Dividend Income Check
Safety
54.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
CNP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$0.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout54.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR3.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return11.0%
5Y Total Return89.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,95410Y ago$23,67720Y ago$48,004
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CNP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
CNP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. distributes 54.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNP has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 89.5%, with dividends contributing 15.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,677 today.
CNP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.95
Avg/Payment$0.1975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | — | 2.08% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.2300 | ↑ +4.5% | 2.09% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.22% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.29% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.28% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +4.8% | 2.46% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.55% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.09% | Sep 12, 2024 |
CNP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
54.6% payout
Streak
4Y
3.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.7B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  OGEOGE Energy Corp. | $9.9B | 3.5% | 72.6% | 1 | Watch |
 EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $18.6B | 3.2% | — | 6 | Unknown |
1st  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.3B | 4.8% | 82.4% | 22 | Watch |
 PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.1B | 3.5% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.4B | 3.7% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
 SOThe Southern Company | $105.4B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 1 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.7B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
CNP Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 8.6% | 4 | $1.60 | 55.0% | 1.82x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $0.81 | 5.2% | 4 | $1.58 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.77 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.37 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.59 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $0.65 | -12.2% | 4 | $2.28 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $0.74 | -35.7% | 4 | $-1.79 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.15 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.33 | 86.5% | 1.16x | 5.4% |
| 2018 | $1.11 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.74 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 5.2% |
| 2017 | $1.07 | 3.9% | 4 | $4.13 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 5.0% |
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Start ComparisonCNP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNP stock.
How much dividend does CNP pay per share?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CNP's next ex-dividend date?
CNP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CNP's dividend safe?
CNP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +54.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CNP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CNP pay dividends?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNP five years ago would be worth approximately $18,954 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.