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CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy owns a portfolio of businesses. Its regulated electric utilities provide transmission and distribution services to more than 2.5 million customers in the Houston area, southern Indiana, and west central Ohio. The company has natural gas distribution systems serving approximately 4 million customers.

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<li>Largest single resiliency investment in&nbsp;CenterPoint history will build on Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative and help address impacts of wide range of extreme weather and other threats</li>
<li>100% of lines serving the most customers will have automation devices capable of self-healing</li>
<li>130,000 stronger, more storm-resilient poles and braces to be installed or replaced</li>
<li>This historic investment will reduce storm-related outages by nearly 1 billion minutes</li>
<li>Spreading investments over four years vs. three years will minimize bill impacts and help keep customer bills more affordable</li>
</ul>

Reported Friday, CenterPoint Energy Finalizes $3B Settlement-Backed Resiliency Plan To Strengthen Houston Grid Against Hurricanes, Flooding, And Wildfires

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.85 million shares sold short, which is 6.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.69 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CenterPoint Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749657629_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CenterPoint Energy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CenterPoint Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CenterPoint Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.87%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on CenterPoint Energy?

CenterPoint Customers to Experience Improvements in Pre-Weather Event Notifications and Restoration Communications
Convey is proud to announce a major expansion of its relationship with CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>). Convey, formerly known as Message Broadcast, is a longtime leader in providing customer engagement software for highly regulated industries and serves the largest utilities in North America; CenterPoint Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility serving 7 million customers across Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Minnesota.

Convey And Centerpoint Energy Expands Strategic Relationship To Enhance Customer Communications During Extreme Weather

Reported Earlier, CenterPoint Energy Prices 21.6M Share Offering At $37 Each With Forward Sale Agreements

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) or &quot;CenterPoint&quot; today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $800,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined below) (or their respective affiliates) from third parties and sold to the underwriters and offered in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. BofA Securities, Mizuho and J.P. Morgan are acting as joint book-running managers and representatives for the offering. Barclays, Citigroup and RBC Capital Markets are also acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
In connection with the offering, CenterPoint expects to enter into separate forward sale agreements with Bank of America, N.A., Mizuho Markets Americas LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (collectively, the &quot;forward counterparties&quot;) under which CenterPoint will agree to issue and sell shares of its common stock to the forward counterparties at an initial forward sale price per share equal to the price per share at which the underwriters purchase the shares in the offering, subject to certain adjustments, upon physical settlement of the forward sale agreements. In addition, the underwriters of the offering expect to be granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $120,000,000 of shares of CenterPoint&#39;s common stock upon the same terms. If the underwriters exercise all or a portion of their option to purchase additional shares, CenterPoint expects to enter into additional forward sale agreements with the forward counterparties with respect to the additional shares.
Settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected to occur on or prior to February 25, 2027. CenterPoint may, subject to certain conditions, elect cash settlement or net share settlement for all or a portion of its rights or obligations under each of the forward sale agreements.
If CenterPoint elects physical settlement of the forward sale agreements, it expects to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of commercial paper or other debt.
The offering is being made pursuant to CenterPoint&#39;s effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &quot;SEC&quot;). The preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus related to the offering will be available on the SEC&#39;s website at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;esheet=54261033&amp;newsitemid=20250527067364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ba4c6d48068a8aeb0dbd9ac1574ee1b3">www.sec.gov</a>. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from the joint book-running managers for the offering as follows:

Offerings

CenterPoint Energy Launches $800M Common Stock Offering Via Forward Sale Agreements, With Settlement Expected By February 2027 And Option For Cash Or Net Share Settlement

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.25%. Currently, CenterPoint Energy has a market capitalization of $24.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In CNP: If an investor had bought $100 of CNP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $212.35 today based on a price of $37.14 for CNP at the time of writing.
<h3>CenterPoint Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747952112_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In CenterPoint Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $37.6, with a high estimate of $42.00 and a low estimate of $34.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $34.67, the current average has increased by 8.45%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747947642_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of CenterPoint Energy's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Arcaro</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Durgesh Chopra</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Weisel</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Campanella</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Arcaro</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Thalacker</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Durgesh Chopra</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to CenterPoint Energy. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of CenterPoint Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for CenterPoint Energy's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of CenterPoint Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on CenterPoint Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into CenterPoint Energy's Background</h2>
CenterPoint Energy owns a portfolio of businesses. Its regulated electric utilities provide transmission and distribution services to more than 2.5 million customers in the Houston area, southern Indiana, and west central Ohio. The company has natural gas distribution systems serving approximately 4 million customers.
<h3>CenterPoint Energy: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining CenterPoint Energy's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.45% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Utilities sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: CenterPoint Energy's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.17%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CenterPoint Energy's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.75%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): CenterPoint Energy's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.67%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: CenterPoint Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 2.03, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing CenterPoint Energy: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro maintains CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $35 to $34.

Price Target

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on CenterPoint Energy, Lowers Price Target to $34

JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $38 to $39.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on CenterPoint Energy, Raises Price Target to $39

General

CenterPoint Energy Reports That It Has Completed Nearly 90% Of All Planned Grid Resiliency Improvements Ahead Of Hurricane Season. Company Is On Track To Finish Key Actions By June 1st

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.44% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.82%. Currently, CenterPoint Energy has a market capitalization of $25.36 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CNP: If an investor had bought $1000 of CNP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,372.86 today based on a price of $38.85 for CNP at the time of writing.
<h3>CenterPoint Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746108919_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning CenterPoint Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.94 million shares sold short, which is 5.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.26 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CenterPoint Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746032418_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CenterPoint Energy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CenterPoint Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CenterPoint Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.76%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into CenterPoint Energy's Recent Short Interest

Evercore ISI Group analyst Durgesh Chopra maintains CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $37 to $41.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on CenterPoint Energy, Raises Price Target to $41

Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintains CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $40.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on CenterPoint Energy, Raises Price Target to $40

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Wall Street Rally Extends Into Third Day: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after the company reported adjusted EPS of 53 cents, which aligns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44974321/centerpoint-energy-reports-solid-q1-2025-results-reiterates-2025-full-year-guidance-provides-updat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with the consensus</a>. 
Adjusted EPS declined&nbsp;year-over-year (Y/Y), due to the recovery timing of interim capital mechanisms, which were not accessible during recent rate case proceedings, most of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">which have now been resolved</a>.
Weather and usage were favorable and contributed 5 cents per share Y/Y, which was partly negated by impact of an increased financing costs (4 cents per share) and higher operating and maintenance expense (2 cents per share).
CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells noted that, in the latter half of 2025, the company will begin implementing its &#8220;System Resiliency Plan.&#8221;
&#8220;Houston also continues to be the economic engine driving Texas as we&#8217;ve seen requests for new connections grow by nearly 7GW or 20% since the end of January alone,&#8221; he added.
Outlook: CenterPoint increased its 10-year capital plan through 2030 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">to&nbsp;$48.5 billion (from $47.5 billion).</a>
CenterPoint also updated its forecast for electric demand growth in its Houston Electric service territory, expecting nearly a 50% increase in load growth by 2031.
The company reaffirmed its 2025 non-GAAP EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;of&nbsp;$1.74-$1.76&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43851537/centerpoint-energy-stays-on-track-eps-rises-25-grid-upgrade-planned-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">(vs. consensus of&nbsp;$1.75)</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTES#NYSE">UTES</a>) and&nbsp;Professionally Managed Portfolios Otter Creek Focus Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFS#NYSE">OCFS</a>).
Price Action: CenterPoint&#8217;s share price dropped to $36.80 premarket at Thursday&#8217;s last check.
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Centerpoint Increases 10-year Capital Investment Plan To $48.5B, A $1B Increase Through 2030

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) affirms FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $1.74-$1.76 to $1.74-$1.76 vs $1.75 analyst estimate..

CenterPoint Energy Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $1.74-$1.76 vs $1.75 Est

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 3.64 percent decrease over earnings of $0.55 per share from the same period last year.

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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative Phase Two Update: CenterPoint Energy completes 100% of all critical resiliency actions early and ahead of 2025 hurricane season

CenterPoint Energy Announces Public Offering of Common Stock With a Forward Component

Spring Storm Update: CenterPoint Energy has restored 90% of the 167,000 outages experienced overnight across Greater Houston

CenterPoint Energy Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering With a Forward Component

Convey Expands Strategic Relationship with CenterPoint Energy to Transform Customer Communications Especially During Times of Extreme Weather

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season: CenterPoint Energy emphasizes preparedness with critical resiliency efforts completed before June 1; urges customers to have an emergency plan and practice that plan

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CenterPoint Energy reaches settlement agreement on landmark Systemwide Resiliency Plan to strengthen Houston electric system against extreme weather threats and future hazards

CenterPoint Energy sends large temporary emergency generation units to San Antonio to support state's energy needs and lower costs for Houston customers

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