CNP
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CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) closed at $42.82 as of 2026-06-19, trading 36.7% above its 200-week moving average of $31.33. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 37.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.89 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 3315 weeks of data, CNP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CNP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.3%.
With a market cap of $28.0 billion, CNP is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 9.6%. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
Share count has increased 3.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CNP would have grown to $1230, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. CNP has returned 7.8% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CNP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CNP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying CNP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.9% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +7.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.3% vs +19.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CNP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. CNP currently has negative free cash flow, so price-based dislocation levels are not available. The score still tracks yield deviation from baseline.
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from CNP's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
CNP has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +6.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1966 | Oct 1966 | 17 | 12.8% | +6.5% | +12030.0% |
| Nov 1966 | Nov 1966 | 1 | 1.3% | -11.3% | +11476.4% |
| Mar 1967 | Mar 1967 | 1 | 0.7% | -6.9% | +11231.9% |
| May 1967 | Jan 1968 | 36 | 18.8% | -9.8% | +11142.2% |
| Jan 1968 | Nov 1968 | 42 | 12.1% | +2.0% | +11156.2% |
| Dec 1968 | Jan 1969 | 7 | 6.2% | -7.8% | +11212.0% |
| Feb 1969 | Oct 1969 | 35 | 19.4% | -8.3% | +11300.7% |
| Nov 1969 | Feb 1970 | 16 | 11.9% | +1.8% | +11808.1% |
| Apr 1970 | Jul 1970 | 14 | 14.0% | +21.2% | +12106.0% |
| Aug 1970 | Aug 1970 | 2 | 1.2% | +13.2% | +12046.3% |
| Oct 1970 | Nov 1970 | 1 | 0.7% | +18.4% | +12031.1% |
| Apr 1973 | Apr 1973 | 1 | 0.7% | -44.5% | +10833.9% |
| Jun 1973 | Sep 1973 | 14 | 10.8% | -44.7% | +10678.5% |
| Oct 1973 | Aug 1976 | 148 | 52.5% | -45.4% | +10743.5% |
| Aug 1976 | Aug 1976 | 1 | 0.6% | +33.7% | +14529.8% |
| Nov 1980 | Nov 1980 | 1 | 2.2% | +28.2% | +10678.2% |
| Mar 1994 | Dec 1994 | 38 | 16.9% | +18.2% | +1365.1% |
| Dec 1999 | Jan 2000 | 1 | 0.6% | +99.0% | +677.8% |
| Jan 2000 | Apr 2000 | 12 | 11.3% | +53.8% | +671.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Jan 2005 | 176 | 73.4% | -61.3% | +488.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 60 | 34.3% | -4.3% | +522.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.7% | +59.3% | +485.0% |
| May 2015 | Mar 2016 | 43 | 17.8% | +13.8% | +207.5% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 2 | 1.3% | -1.5% | +108.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Apr 2021 | 60 | 50.3% | -12.3% | +101.5% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 2.4% | +51.9% | +74.4% |
| Average | 28 | — | +6.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNP below its 200-week moving average?
No. CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) is currently 36.7% above its 200-week moving average of $31.33. It would need to fall to $31.33 to cross below the line.
What is CNP's 200-week moving average price?
CenterPoint Energy Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.33 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CNP drops below its 200-week moving average?
CNP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is CNP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CNP as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 45. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 9.6%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CNP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.5 years, $100 invested in CNP would have grown to $1230, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 7.8% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. CNP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19