CNP Dividend
CenterPoint Energy pays a 2.44% dividend yield, $0.96 per share annually.
Dividend Yield
? Annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price. A 3% yield means you earn $3 per year for every $100 invested.2.44%
Annual Dividend
$0.96
per share
Payout Ratio
54%
Healthy
Ex-Dividend Date
August 20, 2026
Recent Dividends
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.24 |
| May 15, 2003 | $0.10 |
| Mar 10, 2003 | $0.10 |
| Jan 7, 2003 | $0.49 |
| Nov 13, 2002 | $0.16 |
| Oct 1, 2002 | $0.84 |
| Aug 15, 2002 | $0.13 |
| May 14, 2002 | $0.32 |
Project Your CNP Income
See how much passive income a CNP position could generate over 20 years. Defaults are based on current yield and estimated dividend growth rate.
Extra added each month
Annual dividend rate
Yearly dividend raise
Monthly Income
$102
Year 1 estimate
Annual Income
$1,220
Year 1 estimate
Yield on Cost
2.44%
Income % of what you paid
Total Invested
$50,000
Projected Annual Income (20 Years)
View year-by-year projections
| Year | Income | Portfolio | YoC (Yield on Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,281 | $51,281 | 2.6% |
| Year 2 | $1,380 | $52,661 | 2.8% |
| Year 3 | $1,487 | $54,148 | 3.0% |
| Year 4 | $1,606 | $55,754 | 3.2% |
| Year 5 | $1,736 | $57,490 | 3.5% |
| Year 10 | $2,624 | $68,655 | 5.2% |
| Year 15 | $4,152 | $86,014 | 8.3% |
| Year 20 | $6,961 | $114,484 | 13.9% |
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CNP Dividend FAQ
What is CNP's current dividend yield?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.44%, which equals $0.96 per share annually.
Is CNP's dividend payout sustainable?
CNP has a payout ratio of 54%, which is considered healthy. This leaves room for future dividend increases.
How much income would I earn from CNP dividends?
Use the Income Planner below to project your dividend income. For example, a $10,000 investment at 2.44% yield would generate approximately $244.00 per year, or $20.33 per month before reinvestment.