Annual Payout Ratio
51.23%7.11%-12.19%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CNP annual payout ratio is 51.23%, down -12.19% on
- Historical Performance
- CNP annual payout ratio is down -30.44% over the past 3 years, and down -49.73% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CNP annual payout ratio is currently -63.03% below its historical high of 138.59% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CNP annual payout ratio is +10.74% above its 3-year low of 46.26% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- CNP annual payout ratio is higher than 46.02% of companies in Utilities sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 51.23% | -12.2% | -30.4% | -49.7% | -30.9% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 49.15% | -27.0% | -28.1% | -52.0% | -26.3% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 55.57% | +8.7% | +26.7% | +245.2% | -23.8% | |
| Price | $38.29 | +22.8% | +25.6% | +84.9% | +144.2% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.12% | -18.5% | -7.8% | -40.6% | -57.3% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $522.00M | -2.4% | +6.1% | -24.9% | +89.1% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $0.81 | +5.2% | +24.6% | -29.6% | +6.6% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | -$2.37B | -353.1% | +24.4% | -187.4% | -463.6% | |
| Annual Revenue | $8.64B | -0.6% | +3.5% | +17.7% | +6.6% | |
| Annual EPS | $1.58 | +15.5% | -30.6% | +18.6% | +56.4% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 58.34% | -12.2% | |
| 5Y | 109.52% | N/A | -53.2% |
| All | 138.59% | -63.0% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 46.26% | N/A | +10.7% |
| 5Y | 46.26% | +10.7% | |
| All | -302.12% | +117.0% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of CNP?
As of today, CNP annual payout ratio is 51.23%
What is 1-year change in CNP annual payout ratio?
CNP annual payout ratio is down -12.19% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CNP annual payout ratio?
CNP annual payout ratio is down -30.44% over the past 3 years
How far is CNP annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
CNP annual payout ratio is currently -63.03% below its historical high of 138.59% set on December 31, 2018
How does CNP annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CNP annual payout ratio is higher than 46.02% of companies in Utilities sector
When is CNP next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for CNP is on
What is CNP next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CNP is
TTM Payout Ratio
55.57%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CNP TTM payout ratio is 55.57%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- CNP TTM payout ratio is up +8.73% year-over-year, and up +26.73% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CNP TTM payout ratio is currently -74.96% below its historical high of 221.90% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CNP TTM payout ratio is +44.38% above its 3-year low of 38.49% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- CNP TTM payout ratio is higher than 54.46% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 55.57% | +1.2% | +8.7% | +26.7% | +245.2% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 49.15% | -32.4% | -27.0% | -28.1% | -52.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 51.23% | – | -12.2% | -30.4% | -49.7% | |
| Price | $38.29 | -2.1% | +22.8% | +25.6% | +84.9% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.30% | +3.6% | -11.5% | 0.0% | -35.6% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $569.00M | +2.5% | +11.3% | +17.6% | -2.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.88 | +1.1% | +8.6% | +25.7% | +18.9% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | -$2.80B | +7.5% | -84.1% | -27.4% | -466.8% | |
| TTM Revenue | $9.11B | +1.5% | +6.4% | +2.1% | +23.4% | |
| TTM EPS | $1.58 | +10.4% | +4.9% | -34.6% | +181.1% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 60.64% | -8.4% | |
| 3Y | 80.57% | -31.0% | |
| 5Y | 80.57% | -31.0% | |
| All | 221.90% | -75.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 38.49% | +44.4% | |
| 3Y | 38.49% | +44.4% | |
| 5Y | -46.55% | +219.4% | |
| All | -6,460.53% | +100.9% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of CNP?
As of today, CNP TTM payout ratio is 55.57%
What is CNP TTM payout ratio most recent change?
CNP TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in CNP TTM payout ratio?
CNP TTM payout ratio is up +8.73% year-over-year
How far is CNP TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
CNP TTM payout ratio is currently -74.96% below its historical high of 221.90% set on May 15, 2019
How does CNP TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CNP TTM payout ratio is higher than 54.46% of companies in Utilities sector
When is CNP next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CNP is on
What is CNP next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CNP is
Quarterly Payout Ratio
49.15%23.58%-32.42%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CNP quarterly payout ratio is 49.15%, down -32.42% on
- Historical Performance
- CNP quarterly payout ratio is down -27.03% year-over-year, and down -28.06% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CNP quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.99% below its historical high of 2,450.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CNP quarterly payout ratio is +36.53% above its 3-year low of 36.00% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- CNP quarterly payout ratio is higher than 70.37% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 49.15% | -32.4% | -27.0% | -28.1% | -52.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 51.23% | – | -12.2% | -30.4% | -49.7% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 55.57% | +1.2% | +8.7% | +26.7% | +245.2% | |
| Price | $38.29 | -2.1% | +22.8% | +25.6% | +84.9% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.30% | +3.6% | -11.5% | 0.0% | -35.6% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $144.00M | 0.0% | +10.8% | +4.3% | +10.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.88 | +1.1% | +8.6% | +25.7% | +18.9% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | -$480.00M | +15.6% | +32.2% | +43.7% | -52.9% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $1.99B | +2.3% | +7.1% | +4.5% | +22.6% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $0.45 | +47.5% | +50.0% | +49.6% | +254.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 72.73% | -32.4% | |
| 3Y | 101.69% | -51.7% | |
| 5Y | 284.21% | -82.7% | |
| All | 2,450.00% | -98.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 48.15% | +2.1% | |
| 3Y | 36.00% | +36.5% | |
| 5Y | 24.67% | +99.2% | |
| All | -5,550.00% | +100.9% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CNP?
As of today, CNP quarterly payout ratio is 49.15%
What is CNP quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
CNP quarterly payout ratio was down -32.42% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in CNP quarterly payout ratio?
CNP quarterly payout ratio is down -27.03% year-over-year
How far is CNP quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
CNP quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.99% below its historical high of 2,450.00% set on December 31, 1995
How does CNP quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CNP quarterly payout ratio is higher than 70.37% of companies in Utilities sector
When is CNP next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CNP is on
What is CNP next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CNP is
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- CNP Official Website www.centerpointenergy.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000113031025000137/0001130310-25-000137-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000113031025000040/0001130310-25-000040-index.htm
- CNP Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CNP
- CNP Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cnp