
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP), headquartered in Houston, Texas, engages in the business of power generation and distribution. Valued at $25.3 billion by market cap, the company conducts activities in electricity transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, interstate pipeline and gathering operations, and power generation.
Shares of this leading electricity and natural gas provider have outperformed the broader market over the past year. CNP has gained 31.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 17.5%. In 2025, CNP stock is up 22.5%, surpassing SPX’s 15.6% gains on a YTD basis.