CNP Dividend History & Yield
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 3, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CNP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.96 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CNP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,250 | $50,150 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,250 | $250,750 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,500 | $501,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.39%. $10,000 in CNP would currently pay about $239 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CNP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +5.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | — | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +5.6% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| May 18, 2022 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +6.7% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
CNP dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Raised 4.3% | $0.23 | $0.24 | Paid |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Raised 4.5% | $0.22 | $0.23 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CNP scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric's service territory.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Feb 13, 1962. 262 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CNP dividend FAQ
When is CNP's next ex-dividend date?
CNP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.24 per share, expected on Dec 3, 2026.
How often does CNP pay dividends?
CNP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.24 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is CNP's dividend yield?
CNP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.29%, based on $0.92 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.96 per share, is 2.39%.
How much does CNP pay per share?
CNP pays about $0.24 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.96 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.00 a year.
Has CNP grown or cut its dividend?
CNP has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.9% a year (+5.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CNP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.39%, you would need about 1,250 shares of CNP (roughly $50,150 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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