CNP
NYSE · Utilities
Centerpoint Energy Inc
$37.99
-0.23 (-0.60%)
Dividend Overview
2.86%
Dividend Yield
+1.56% vs S&P 500 avg
$0.88
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.22
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio54.6%
Ex-Dividend—
Pay Date—
Stock Price$37.99
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in CNP at $37.99/share
Monthly
$19.29
Quarterly
$57.86
Annually
$231.44
263 shares
Based on current price of $37.99 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 1,364 shares
$51,818.36
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Safe
54.6% payout ratio
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A payout ratio under 60% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings with room to grow.
Dividend Comparison — Utilities
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | 3.25% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $79.63 |
| SO | 4.02% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $85.46 |
| DUK | 4.52% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $116.74 |
| CEG | 0.91% | $1.56 | 21.0% | $262.11 |
| AEP | 4.48% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $120.03 |
| D | 5.69% | $2.63 | 76.0% | $62.82 |
| SRE | 3.23% | $2.52 | 89.4% | $81.20 |
| VST | 0.62% | $1.47 | 52.8% | $140.78 |
| ETR | 4.47% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $101.58 |
| XEL | 2.88% | $2.14 | 63.5% | $71.85 |