CenterPoint Energy (CNP) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2024
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TL;DR: CenterPoint Energy Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
CenterPoint Energy has paid $0.41 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.15%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.67%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $1.75 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 21, 2024
12-Month Dividend
$0.41
12-Month Div. Yield
1.15%
3-Year Total Dividend
$1.75
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.58
3-Year Avg Yield
0.67%
Last 5Y Dividend
$2.89
All Time Dividend
$26.14
Date Range
Aug 1995 - Nov 2024
CenterPoint Energy Yearly Dividend History Chart
CenterPoint Energy Dividend History From 1995 - 2024
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $0.81 | $0.20 | 2.80% |
| 2023 | 3 | $0.58 | $0.19 | 2.03% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.70 | $0.18 | 2.34% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.65 | $0.16 | 2.63% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.74 | $0.18 | 3.46% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.16 | $0.29 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 4.14% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.08 | $0.27 | 3.86% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.04 | $0.26 | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 5.06% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.96 | $0.24 | 3.98% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.84 | $0.21 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 4.40% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 5.51% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.76 | $0.19 | 6.30% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.72 | $0.18 | 4.89% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 3.81% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.45 | $0.15 | 3.19% |
| 2005 | 5 | $0.40 | $0.08 | 3.09% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 3.72% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 4.82% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.93 | $0.23 | 8.15% |
| 2001 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 4.20% |
| 2000 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 4.81% |
| 1999 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 5.56% |
| 1998 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 5.29% |
| 1997 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 6.87% |
| 1996 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 6.67% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.64 | $0.32 | 3.40% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.21 | 0.66% | $31.93 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.78% | $25.79 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.66% | $30.08 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.20 | 0.72% | $27.88 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.20 | 0.72% | $27.80 |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.19 | 0.66% | $28.59 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.19 | 0.65% | $29.21 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.18 | 0.61% | $29.67 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.18 | 0.55% | $32.65 |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.17 | 0.56% | $30.58 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.17 | 0.64% | $26.61 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.17 | 0.64% | $26.55 |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.16 | 0.61% | $26.34 |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.16 | 0.65% | $24.71 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.16 | 0.75% | $21.43 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.15 | 0.64% | $23.46 |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.15 | 0.76% | $19.79 |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.15 | 0.89% | $16.92 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.29 | 1.15% | $25.27 |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.29 | 1.16% | $24.75 |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.29 | 1.03% | $27.87 |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.29 | 0.97% | $29.77 |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.29 | 0.92% | $31.40 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.28 | 1.00% | $27.73 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.98% | $28.29 |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.28 | 1.10% | $25.33 |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.28 | 1.03% | $26.91 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.27 | 0.92% | $29.00 |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.27 | 0.92% | $29.01 |
| May 12, 2017 | $0.27 | 0.97% | $27.48 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $0.27 | 1.01% | $26.51 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $0.26 | 1.10% | $23.34 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | $0.26 | 1.13% | $22.83 |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.26 | 1.17% | $22.00 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.26 | 1.43% | $17.97 |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.46% | $16.96 |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.24% | $19.92 |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.21% | $20.39 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.14% | $21.76 |
| Nov 12, 2014 | $0.24 | 0.99% | $24.04 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | $0.24 | 0.97% | $24.51 |
| May 14, 2014 | $0.24 | 0.99% | $23.88 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | $0.24 | 0.99% | $24.05 |
| Nov 13, 2013 | $0.21 | 0.83% | $25.07 |
| Aug 14, 2013 | $0.21 | 0.90% | $23.18 |
| May 14, 2013 | $0.21 | 0.85% | $24.30 |
| Feb 13, 2013 | $0.21 | 1.02% | $20.41 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | $0.20 | 1.03% | $19.58 |
| Aug 14, 2012 | $0.20 | 1.00% | $20.24 |
| May 14, 2012 | $0.20 | 1.03% | $19.62 |
| Feb 14, 2012 | $0.20 | 1.07% | $18.98 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | $0.20 | 1.02% | $19.36 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | $0.20 | 1.05% | $18.73 |
| May 12, 2011 | $0.20 | 1.05% | $18.73 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | $0.20 | 1.24% | $15.90 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | $0.20 | 1.23% | $15.82 |
| Aug 12, 2010 | $0.20 | 1.34% | $14.50 |
| May 12, 2010 | $0.20 | 1.38% | $14.15 |
| Feb 11, 2010 | $0.20 | 1.43% | $13.65 |
| Nov 12, 2009 | $0.19 | 1.50% | $12.63 |
| Aug 12, 2009 | $0.19 | 1.52% | $12.48 |
| May 13, 2009 | $0.19 | 1.89% | $10.05 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | $0.19 | 1.45% | $13.13 |
| Nov 12, 2008 | $0.18 | 1.54% | $11.85 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | $0.18 | 1.15% | $15.84 |
| May 14, 2008 | $0.18 | 1.15% | $15.85 |
| Feb 13, 2008 | $0.18 | 1.19% | $15.30 |
| Nov 14, 2007 | $0.17 | 0.96% | $17.66 |
| Aug 14, 2007 | $0.17 | 1.06% | $15.97 |
| May 14, 2007 | $0.17 | 0.87% | $19.56 |
| Feb 14, 2007 | $0.17 | 0.94% | $18.16 |
| Nov 14, 2006 | $0.15 | 0.94% | $16.00 |
| Aug 14, 2006 | $0.15 | 1.05% | $14.24 |
| May 12, 2006 | $0.15 | 1.24% | $12.08 |
| Nov 14, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.45% | $13.19 |
| Sep 8, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.48% | $14.64 |
| Jun 13, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.55% | $12.65 |
| Mar 14, 2005 | $0.10 | 0.81% | $12.27 |
| Feb 14, 2005 | $0.10 | 0.83% | $12.00 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.88% | $11.34 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.91% | $10.94 |
| May 20, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.96% | $10.46 |
| Feb 11, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.97% | $10.32 |
| Nov 13, 2003 | $0.10 | 1.03% | $9.67 |
| Aug 13, 2003 | $0.10 | 1.22% | $8.20 |
| May 15, 2003 | $0.10 | 1.10% | $9.12 |
| Mar 10, 2003 | $0.10 | 1.61% | $6.22 |
| Nov 13, 2002 | $0.16 | 2.29% | $6.98 |
| Aug 15, 2002 | $0.13 | 1.60% | $8.43 |
| May 14, 2002 | $0.32 | 2.62% | $12.05 |
| Feb 14, 2002 | $0.32 | 1.74% | $18.21 |
| Nov 14, 2001 | $0.32 | 1.39% | $22.79 |
| Aug 14, 2001 | $0.32 | 1.25% | $25.24 |
| May 14, 2001 | $0.32 | 0.81% | $39.12 |
| Feb 14, 2001 | $0.32 | 0.91% | $34.61 |
| Nov 14, 2000 | $0.32 | 0.91% | $34.93 |
| Aug 14, 2000 | $0.32 | 1.02% | $31.14 |
| May 12, 2000 | $0.32 | 1.40% | $22.60 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | $0.32 | 1.77% | $17.86 |
| Nov 12, 1999 | $0.32 | 1.46% | $21.65 |
| Aug 12, 1999 | $0.32 | 1.41% | $22.50 |
| May 12, 1999 | $0.32 | 1.26% | $25.18 |
| Feb 11, 1999 | $0.32 | 1.39% | $22.81 |
| Nov 12, 1998 | $0.32 | 1.15% | $27.56 |
| Aug 12, 1998 | $0.32 | 1.33% | $23.76 |
| May 13, 1998 | $0.32 | 1.34% | $23.55 |
| Feb 11, 1998 | $0.32 | 1.44% | $21.92 |
| Nov 12, 1997 | $0.32 | 1.69% | $18.76 |
| Aug 13, 1997 | $0.32 | 1.82% | $17.39 |
| May 14, 1997 | $0.32 | 1.64% | $19.28 |
| Feb 12, 1997 | $0.32 | 1.66% | $19.07 |
| Nov 13, 1996 | $0.32 | 1.62% | $19.49 |
| Aug 14, 1996 | $0.32 | 1.68% | $18.86 |
| May 14, 1996 | $0.32 | 1.65% | $19.18 |
| Feb 14, 1996 | $0.32 | 1.65% | $19.18 |
| Nov 14, 1995 | $0.32 | 1.63% | $19.34 |
| Aug 14, 1995 | $0.32 | 1.72% | $18.34 |
CenterPoint Energy Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.60 | 4.22% | 0.95% | $3.78 | Aug 8, 2025 | |
| $0.41 | 1.15% | 0.67% | $0.58 | Nov 21, 2024 | |
| $2.01 | 3.71% | 1.22% | $2.23 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
Duke Energy
DUK | $3.12 | 2.72% | 1.00% | $3.39 | Feb 14, 2025 |
NextEra Energy
NEE | $1.61 | 2.25% | 0.68% | $1.63 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| $2.16 | 2.44% | 0.93% | $2.34 | Feb 18, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has CenterPoint Energy been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- CenterPoint Energy has been paying dividends for 29 years, from 1995 to 2024. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $26.14 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was CenterPoint Energy's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- CenterPoint Energy's most recent dividend payment was $0.21 per share, with an ex-dividend date of November 21, 2024. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was CenterPoint Energy's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- CenterPoint Energy's highest annual dividend was paid in 2001, when the company distributed $1.28 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do CenterPoint Energy's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing CenterPoint Energy's dividend payments, the company paid $0.58 per share in 2023 versus $0.81 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.23. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in CenterPoint Energy have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, CenterPoint Energy has paid a total of $8.13 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $2,136.66 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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