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CNP Dividend Calculator

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.. Project income and DRIP growth with CNP’s real price, payout and historical growth rate, refreshed daily.

Data updated Jul 17, 2026

Price$43.34+69.36% today
TTM Yield2.08%$0.90 / share / yr
Last payment$0.2300May 21, 2026
FrequencyQuarterly4 payments / yr
5-yr Div CAGR3.5%4 yrs of increases
Next paymentAug 20estimated · details
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Hypothetical projection with constant growth rates. Dividends shown net of the tax setting. Not a prediction.

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Recent CNP payments

Full history since 1962 →
Ex-dividend dateAmount / shareChange
May 21, 2026 $0.2300 0.0%
Feb 19, 2026 $0.2300 +4.5%
Nov 20, 2025 $0.2200 0.0%
Aug 21, 2025 $0.2200 0.0%
May 15, 2025 $0.2200 0.0%
Feb 20, 2025 $0.2200 +4.8%
Nov 21, 2024 $0.2100 +5.0%
Aug 15, 2024 $0.2000

More CNP data

Quick fact: $10,000 in CNP currently generates about $17.31/month ($208/year) before taxes.
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CNP dividend FAQ

How much does CNP pay in dividends?

CNP currently pays $0.2300 per share per payment on a quarterly schedule. Over the trailing twelve months it has paid $0.90 per share, a yield of 2.08% at the current price of $43.34.

How much income would $10,000 in CNP generate?

At the current TTM rate, a $10,000 position in CNP would generate approximately $208 per year, or about $17.31 per month before taxes. Use the calculator above to model reinvestment and growth.

When is the next CNP dividend?

Based on its historical quarterly payment pattern, the next CNP ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 20, 2026. This is an estimate until officially declared. See the CNP ex-dividend date page for the payment timeline.

Is CNP dividend growing?

Yes. The CNP dividend has grown at a 3.53% compound annual rate over the past 5 years, with 4 consecutive years of increases in our data. The calculator pre-fills this rate in the dividend growth field.

What is a realistic dividend growth rate for the projection?

The best anchor is the ticker's own history: 7.93% over 3 years, 3.53% over 5 years, -1.18% over 10 years. High current yields usually come with lower growth, and vice versa.