CNP ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holdin
CNP dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | ≈ Sep 3, 2026 | $0.24 |
| May 21, 2026 | ≈ Jun 4, 2026 | $0.23 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ≈ Mar 5, 2026 | $0.23 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ≈ Dec 4, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | ≈ Sep 4, 2025 | $0.22 |
| May 15, 2025 | ≈ May 29, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ≈ Mar 6, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | ≈ Dec 5, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ≈ Aug 29, 2024 | $0.20 |
| May 15, 2024 | ≈ May 29, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | ≈ Feb 28, 2024 | $0.20 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from CNP's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is CNP's next ex-dividend date?
CNP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 18, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is CNP's dividend?
CNP most recently paid about $0.24 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $0.921 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is CNP's dividend yield?
CNP's dividend yield is about 2.39%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $38.60 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does CNP pay its dividend?
CNP pays quarterly. The payment date for the Nov 19, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on CNP's usual timing we estimate about Dec 3, 2026.
Has CNP grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, CNP paid $0.92 per share, which was 5.7% higher than the 4 payments before that ($0.87). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of CNP pay?
At the current yield of 2.39%, $10,000 invested in CNP would pay roughly $239 a year in dividends, or about $20 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has CNP made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year CNP's share price changed by -4.3%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -2.0%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?