CenterPoint Energy's Catalysts Weighted Toward H2, RBC Capital Markets Says

10:59 AM EDT, 09/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) near-term catalysts are concentrated in H2 and beyond, including a smart meter filing in Q4 and a potential large load customer in Indiana, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Tuesday. The investment firm said the company has meaningfully de-risked its Texas regulatory construct through a series of legislative improvements. RBC said consensus estimates are already at the high end of CenterPoint Energy's earnings per share compound annual growth rate guidance of 7% to 9% through 2030. Analysts said they prefer stocks with more generation leverage, visible capital upside, and compelling valuations. RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on the stock with a sector perform rating and a $40 price target. Price: 38.41, Change: -0.24, Percent Change: -0.62