CenterPoint Energy (CNP)
$40.66
+0.69 (+1.73%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield2.26%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.92paid in the last year
Payout ratio56%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised4 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+3.5%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.7000 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.8800 | 4 | +8.6% |
| 2024 | $0.8100 | 4 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $0.7700 | 4 | +10.0% |
| 2022 | $0.7000 | 4 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $0.6500 | 4 | -12.2% |
| 2020 | $0.7400 | 4 | -35.8% |
| 2019 | $1.15 | 4 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.11 | 4 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.07 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.2580 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.2400 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.2300 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.2300 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.2200 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.2200 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2200 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.2200 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.2100 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2000 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.2000 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.2000 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.2000 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.1900 |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.1900 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.1900 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.1700 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.1700 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.1700 |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.1600 |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.1600 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.1600 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.1500 |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.1500 |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.1500 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.2900 |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.2880 |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.2880 |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.2880 |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.2880 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.2780 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.2780 |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.2780 |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.2780 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.2680 |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.2680 |
| May 12, 2017 | $0.2680 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $0.2680 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $0.2580 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CenterPoint Energy pay in dividends?
CenterPoint Energy paid $0.92 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 2.26% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is CenterPoint Energy's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was August 20, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.