Mizuho Securities Starts CenterPoint Energy (CNP) at Buy

Mizuho Securities analyst Anthony Crowdell initiates coverage on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $31.00.

The analyst comments "Our thesis is that the stock currently trades at a 9% P/E discount which we believe is compelling given the 5-7% EPS CAGR and adjusting for parent leverage and lower multiple businesses such as gas marketing (CES) and E&C VISCO). With growth expectations reset in the last two earnings reports, we believe CNP is adequately de-risked. Our price target of $31 assumes a group average multiple for utilities with midstream segments."

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Shares of CenterPoint Energy closed at $28.44 yesterday.

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