CNP Dividend Calculator
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) currently yields 2.05% and paid $0.90 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$44.00
Dividend Yield
2.05%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.90
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.7%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from CNP
Portfolio Value
$108,309
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$219
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — CNP
Projected Income from CNP
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $327 | $27 | 371.1 | $16,327 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $485 | $40 | 510.9 | $23,692 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $662 | $55 | 647.2 | $31,631 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $859 | $72 | 780.4 | $40,195 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,079 | $90 | 910.8 | $49,440 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,325 | $110 | 1038.8 | $59,429 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,599 | $133 | 1164.9 | $70,231 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,905 | $159 | 1289.3 | $81,922 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,246 | $187 | 1412.4 | $94,584 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,627 | $219 | 1534.7 | $108,309 |
CNP Dividend Per Share by Year
CNP Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-11 | $0.23 |
| 2026-02-19 | 2026-03-12 | $0.23 |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-11 | $0.22 |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-09-11 | $0.22 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-12 | $0.22 |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-03-13 | $0.22 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-12 | $0.21 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-12 | $0.20 |
| 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-13 | $0.20 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-14 | $0.20 |
| 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-14 | $0.20 |
| 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-14 | $0.19 |
| 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-08 | $0.19 |
| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-09 | $0.19 |
| 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-08 | $0.18 |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-08 | $0.18 |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-09 | $0.17 |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-10 | $0.17 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-09 | $0.17 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-09-09 | $0.16 |
| 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-10 | $0.16 |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-03-11 | $0.16 |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-12-10 | $0.15 |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-10 | $0.15 |
CNP Dividend FAQ
How much does CNP pay in dividends per share?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. paid $0.90 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does CNP pay dividends?
CNP pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is CNP's dividend yield?
At the last close of $44.00, CNP yields approximately 2.05% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is CNP's dividend growth rate?
CNP's dividend per share has compounded at 7.7% per year over the last 5 years (6.7% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much CNP do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.90 per share per year, roughly 1,334 shares — about $58,696.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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