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Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

Investing.com -- Scotiabank has identified its top picks among U.S. regulated utilities as the sector heads into earnings season, with analysts highlighting strong outlooks despite ongoing market headwinds. The bank's top five selections are Entergy Corporation (ETR), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Black Hills Corporation (BKH), NextEra Energy (NEE), and FirstEnergy Corp (FE), citing strong growth prospects and potential near-term catalysts.

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

HSBC Starts CenterPoint Energy (CNP) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:30:28 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:30 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $44.00.

The analyst comments: “Centerpoint is an AIDC play that is part of our wires with overhang theme and we rate the stock Buy on 2026-30e RAB CAGR of 12% (2030-35e RAB CAGR of 8%) and 2026-30e EPS CAGR of 9% (2030-35e EPS CAGR of 9%) in line with the peer average. We forecast dividend growth of 6% to 2030e behind EPS growth on a falling payout ratio in the range of 44-49%. We

HSBC Starts CenterPoint Energy (CNP) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:30:28 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:30 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $44.00.

TD Cowen Starts CenterPoint Energy (CNP) at Buy

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:06:11 -0400

TD Cowen analyst Shelby initiates coverage on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) with a Buy rating.

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Shares of CenterPoint Energy closed at $40.24 yesterday.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Raised to $39 at Morgan Stanley

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:21:16 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro raised the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $39.00 (from $38.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Form 8-K CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC For: Oct 20

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:00 -0400

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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $45 at BMO Capital

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:47:55 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $45.00 (from $48.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst commented: "We expect an in-line $0.49 3Q26 result. After derating ~7-8% relative this summer given regulatory/political risk in both IN and TX, CNP has regained much of its traditional quality premium. Despite the recent relative move, we continue to view the stock as well-positioned to remain a core holding in the sector, given our visible EPS growth (with upside) near the upper end of its 7-9% outlook through 2030, minimal regulatory exposure (through 2029), derisked financing

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $45 at BMO Capital

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:47:55 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $45.00 (from $48.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $41 at Barclays

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:09:15 -0400

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $41.00 (from $44.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

CenterPoint Energy to Pay Additional Interest on its 2.0% Zero-Premium Exchangeable Subordinated Notes due 2029

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:03:00 -0400

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) has established October 21, 2026 as an Additional Interest Regular Record Date under the terms of its 2.0 percent Zero-Premium Exchangeable Subordinated Notes due 2029 (ZENS). Additional Interest of $5.39122 per ZENS note will be paid on November 4, 2026 to holders of record of the ZENS as of the close of business on the Additional Interest Regular Record Date.

The payment of Additional Interest reflects cash distributed in respect of the Reference Shares attributable to one ZENS note in connection with the Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy to Pay Additional Interest on its 2.0% Zero-Premium Exchangeable Subordinated Notes due 2029

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:03:00 -0400

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $44 at KeyBanc

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:11:16 -0400

KeyBanc analyst Sophie Karp lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $44.00 (from $46.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $44 at JPMorgan

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:50:13 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $44.00 (from $46.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $44 at Truist Securities

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:05 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:00 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $44.00 (from $46.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented: "CenterPoint Energy (CNP, Buy, $44 PT): Spotlight on potential 2H transmission study update; 2027 guidance set to round out 3Q updates, with TX and IN primed for EEI discussion. We expect CNP's much anticipated 2H transmission study will be the primary update on 3Q, outlining projects for the 2028-2032 timeframe to bridge from largely utilized excess system capacity in 2028 to 765kV in service dates starting in 2032.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $44 at Truist Securities

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:05 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 9:00 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $44.00 (from $46.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

CenterPoint Energy Sending 355 Mutual Aid Workers to Help Restore Power in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Isaias

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Frontline personnel and contractors deploying to help support Florida Power & Light with
expected outages along the Florida Gulf Coast

HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To help support customers and communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias along the Northwest Florida Coast, CenterPoint Energy crews are heading out to play an important role in helping neighboring

CenterPoint Energy Sending 355 Mutual Aid Workers to Help Restore Power in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Isaias

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Frontline personnel and contractors deploying to help support Florida Power & Light with
expected outages along the Florida Gulf Coast

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) PT Lowered to $43 at Citi

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:17:30 -0400

Citi analyst Ryan Levine lowered the price target on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to $43.00 (from $47.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues Monumental Efforts to Build the Most Resilient Coastal Grid

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:00 -0400

GHRI progress includes more than 3,000 crew members across Greater Houston installing over 83,500 storm-resilient poles and over 850 automation devices, among other vital resiliency actions

GHRI progress is on track to prevent 150 million customer outage minutes in 2026

HOUSTON, Oct. 6,

Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues Monumental Efforts to Build the Most Resilient Coastal Grid

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:00 -0400

GHRI progress includes more than 3,000 crew members across Greater Houston installing over 83,500 storm-resilient poles and over 850 automation devices, among other vital resiliency actions

GHRI progress is on track to prevent 150 million customer outage minutes in 2026

HOUSTON, Oct. 6,

Form 4 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC For: Oct 01 Filed by: Clark Lauren Chesley

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:23:00 -0400

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