Centerpoint Energy hikes dividend by 4.3%
CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) lifted its quarterly dividend on July 16, 2026, increasing the payout by 4.3% to $0.24 per share.
The increase marks six consecutive years of dividend growth. CenterPoint Energy has paid dividends to shareholders since 1996. At a share price of $43.13, the dividend yields approximately 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is August 20, 2026.
The latest 4.3% increase continues CenterPoint Energy's current dividend growth streak, although the company's dividend history also includes a 44.3% dividend cut in 2020. Since then, annual dividend increases have ranged from 4.3% to 11.8%.
CenterPoint Energy is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers across several U.S. states through electricity transmission, distribution and natural gas delivery networks.
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