CenterPoint Energy (Holding) Stock Forecast
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At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CNP analyst consensus
Consensus (19 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$45.06+17.28%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 7
- Hold 10
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 19 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy (Holding) (2026-10-07), 9 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 10 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $45.06, with a high estimate of $50.00 and a low estimate of $38.00. The average target implies upside of 17.3% from the current price of $38.42.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 31.6%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for CNP.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 2 | 11% |
| Buy | 7 | 37% |
| Hold | 10 | 53% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $38.00 | -1.09% |
| Average target | $45.06 | +17.28% |
| High target | $50.00 | +30.14% |