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CenterPoint Energy Dividend Key Statistics

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 i Nov 21, 2024
12-Month Dividend i $0.41
12-Month Div. Yield i 1.15%
3-Year Total Dividend i $1.75
3-Year Avg Dividend i $0.58
3-Year Avg Yield i 0.67%
Last 5Y Dividend i $3.04
All Time Dividend i $26.14
Date Range Aug 1995 - Nov 2024

CenterPoint Energy Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-DateAmountYieldStock Price
Nov 21, 2024$0.210.66%$31.93
Aug 15, 2024$0.200.78%$25.79
May 15, 2024$0.200.66%$30.08
Feb 14, 2024$0.200.72%$27.88
Nov 15, 2023$0.200.72%$27.80
May 17, 2023$0.190.66%$28.59
Feb 15, 2023$0.190.65%$29.21
Nov 16, 2022$0.180.61%$29.67
Aug 17, 2022$0.180.55%$32.65
May 18, 2022$0.170.56%$30.58
Feb 16, 2022$0.170.64%$26.61
Nov 17, 2021$0.170.64%$26.55
Aug 18, 2021$0.160.61%$26.34
May 19, 2021$0.160.65%$24.71
Feb 17, 2021$0.160.75%$21.43
Nov 18, 2020$0.150.64%$23.46
Aug 19, 2020$0.150.76%$19.79
May 20, 2020$0.150.89%$16.92
Feb 19, 2020$0.291.15%$25.27
Nov 20, 2019$0.291.16%$24.75
Aug 14, 2019$0.291.03%$27.87
May 15, 2019$0.290.97%$29.77
Feb 20, 2019$0.290.92%$31.40
Nov 14, 2018$0.281.00%$27.73
Aug 15, 2018$0.280.98%$28.29

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-DateAmountYieldStock Price
Nov 21, 2024$0.210.66%$31.93
Aug 15, 2024$0.200.78%$25.79
May 15, 2024$0.200.66%$30.08
Feb 14, 2024$0.200.72%$27.88
Nov 15, 2023$0.200.72%$27.80
May 17, 2023$0.190.66%$28.59
Feb 15, 2023$0.190.65%$29.21
Nov 16, 2022$0.180.61%$29.67
Aug 17, 2022$0.180.55%$32.65
May 18, 2022$0.170.56%$30.58
Feb 16, 2022$0.170.64%$26.61
Nov 17, 2021$0.170.64%$26.55
Aug 18, 2021$0.160.61%$26.34
May 19, 2021$0.160.65%$24.71
Feb 17, 2021$0.160.75%$21.43
Nov 18, 2020$0.150.64%$23.46
Aug 19, 2020$0.150.76%$19.79
May 20, 2020$0.150.89%$16.92
Feb 19, 2020$0.291.15%$25.27
Nov 20, 2019$0.291.16%$24.75
Aug 14, 2019$0.291.03%$27.87
May 15, 2019$0.290.97%$29.77
Feb 20, 2019$0.290.92%$31.40
Nov 14, 2018$0.281.00%$27.73
Aug 15, 2018$0.280.98%$28.29
May 16, 2018$0.281.10%$25.33
Feb 14, 2018$0.281.03%$26.91
Nov 15, 2017$0.270.92%$29.00
Aug 14, 2017$0.270.92%$29.01
May 12, 2017$0.270.97%$27.48
Feb 14, 2017$0.271.01%$26.51
Nov 14, 2016$0.261.10%$23.34
Aug 12, 2016$0.261.13%$22.83
May 12, 2016$0.261.17%$22.00
Feb 11, 2016$0.261.43%$17.97
Nov 10, 2015$0.251.46%$16.96
Aug 12, 2015$0.251.24%$19.92
May 13, 2015$0.251.21%$20.39
Feb 11, 2015$0.251.14%$21.76
Nov 12, 2014$0.240.99%$24.04
Aug 13, 2014$0.240.97%$24.51
May 14, 2014$0.240.99%$23.88
Feb 12, 2014$0.240.99%$24.05
Nov 13, 2013$0.210.83%$25.07
Aug 14, 2013$0.210.90%$23.18
May 14, 2013$0.210.85%$24.30
Feb 13, 2013$0.211.02%$20.41
Nov 14, 2012$0.201.03%$19.58
Aug 14, 2012$0.201.00%$20.24
May 14, 2012$0.201.03%$19.62
Feb 14, 2012$0.201.07%$18.98
Nov 14, 2011$0.201.02%$19.36
Aug 12, 2011$0.201.05%$18.73
May 12, 2011$0.201.05%$18.73
Feb 14, 2011$0.201.24%$15.90
Nov 12, 2010$0.201.23%$15.82
Aug 12, 2010$0.201.34%$14.50
May 12, 2010$0.201.38%$14.15
Feb 11, 2010$0.201.43%$13.65
Nov 12, 2009$0.191.50%$12.63
Aug 12, 2009$0.191.52%$12.48
May 13, 2009$0.191.89%$10.05
Feb 11, 2009$0.191.45%$13.13
Nov 12, 2008$0.181.54%$11.85
Aug 13, 2008$0.181.15%$15.84
May 14, 2008$0.181.15%$15.85
Feb 13, 2008$0.181.19%$15.30
Nov 14, 2007$0.170.96%$17.66
Aug 14, 2007$0.171.06%$15.97
May 14, 2007$0.170.87%$19.56
Feb 14, 2007$0.170.94%$18.16
Nov 14, 2006$0.150.94%$16.00
Aug 14, 2006$0.151.05%$14.24
May 12, 2006$0.151.24%$12.08
Nov 14, 2005$0.060.45%$13.19
Sep 8, 2005$0.070.48%$14.64
Jun 13, 2005$0.070.55%$12.65
Mar 14, 2005$0.100.81%$12.27
Feb 14, 2005$0.100.83%$12.00
Nov 23, 2004$0.100.88%$11.34
Aug 12, 2004$0.100.91%$10.94
May 20, 2004$0.100.96%$10.46
Feb 11, 2004$0.100.97%$10.32
Nov 13, 2003$0.101.03%$9.67
Aug 13, 2003$0.101.22%$8.20
May 15, 2003$0.101.10%$9.12
Mar 10, 2003$0.101.61%$6.22
Nov 13, 2002$0.162.29%$6.98
Aug 15, 2002$0.131.60%$8.43
May 14, 2002$0.322.62%$12.05
Feb 14, 2002$0.321.74%$18.21
Nov 14, 2001$0.321.39%$22.79
Aug 14, 2001$0.321.25%$25.24
May 14, 2001$0.320.81%$39.12
Feb 14, 2001$0.320.91%$34.61
Nov 14, 2000$0.320.91%$34.93
Aug 14, 2000$0.321.02%$31.14
May 12, 2000$0.321.40%$22.60
Feb 14, 2000$0.321.77%$17.86
Nov 12, 1999$0.321.46%$21.65
Aug 12, 1999$0.321.41%$22.50
May 12, 1999$0.321.26%$25.18
Feb 11, 1999$0.321.39%$22.81
Nov 12, 1998$0.321.15%$27.56
Aug 12, 1998$0.321.33%$23.76
May 13, 1998$0.321.34%$23.55
Feb 11, 1998$0.321.44%$21.92
Nov 12, 1997$0.321.69%$18.76
Aug 13, 1997$0.321.82%$17.39
May 14, 1997$0.321.64%$19.28
Feb 12, 1997$0.321.66%$19.07
Nov 13, 1996$0.321.62%$19.49
Aug 14, 1996$0.321.68%$18.86
May 14, 1996$0.321.65%$19.18
Feb 14, 1996$0.321.65%$19.18
Nov 14, 1995$0.321.63%$19.34
Aug 14, 1995$0.321.72%$18.34

Yearly Dividend Summary

YearPaymentsTotal AmountAverage AmountAverage Yield
20244$0.81$0.202.80%
20233$0.58$0.192.03%
20224$0.70$0.182.34%
20214$0.65$0.162.63%
20204$0.74$0.183.46%
20194$1.16$0.294.08%
20184$1.12$0.284.14%
20174$1.08$0.273.86%
20164$1.04$0.264.83%
20154$1.00$0.255.06%
20144$0.96$0.243.98%
20134$0.84$0.213.61%
20124$0.80$0.204.08%
20114$0.80$0.204.40%
20104$0.80$0.205.51%
20094$0.76$0.196.30%
20084$0.72$0.184.89%
20074$0.68$0.173.81%
20063$0.45$0.153.19%
20055$0.40$0.083.09%
20044$0.40$0.103.72%
20034$0.40$0.104.82%
20024$0.93$0.238.15%
20014$1.28$0.324.20%
20004$1.28$0.324.81%
19994$1.28$0.325.56%
19984$1.28$0.325.29%
19974$1.28$0.326.87%
19964$1.28$0.326.67%
19952$0.64$0.323.40%

CenterPoint Energy & Peers | Dividend Comparison

CompanyAnnual AmountCurrent Yield3Y Avg Yield3Y Avg AmountEX DIV. DATE
$3.67 3.63% 0.95% $3.47 May 9, 2025
$0.41 1.15% 0.67% $0.58 Nov 21, 2024
$2.01 3.71% 1.22% $2.23 Feb 28, 2025
$3.12 2.72% 1.00% $3.39 Feb 14, 2025
$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 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 $8.38 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $2,312.36 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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