CNP monthly performance report
Check CNP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CNP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CenterPoint Energy (CNP) closed November 2026 at $41.19, down 2.95% for the month and +4.07% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CNP is +7.43%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.06% versus its 200-day moving average ($41.63), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CNP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −17.28%, with a relative strength index reading of 89.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
CenterPoint Energy ended November 2026 at $41.19, posting a monthly return of −2.95%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.77%.
The current quarter stands at +11.93% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.06% versus the 200-day moving average ($41.63).
Year-to-date, CNP is +7.43% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −3.19%. The stock is currently −8.99% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.69%.
| Period | CNP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.59% | −0.36% | +0.95% |
| 1 Week | +1.30% | +2.59% | −1.29% |
| 1 Month | −2.95% | −0.18% | −2.77% |
| 3 Months | +0.88% | −2.37% | +3.25% |
| 6 Months | −2.56% | +0.83% | −3.38% |
| YTD | +7.43% | +10.62% | −3.19% |
| 12 Months | +4.07% | +12.25% | −8.18% |
| 3 Years | +54.10% | +71.37% | −17.28% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | +15.33% |
| #2 | Nov 2024 | +10.46% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +9.60% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | +7.77% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | +7.04% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | −10.43% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −7.07% |
| #3 | Aug 2026 | −5.80% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | −4.54% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | −4.10% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +5.61% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.19% |
| Q1 2026 | +12.57% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.04% |
| Q3 2026 | −16.44% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +11.93% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −4.73% |
| 2024 | +11.06% |
| 2025 | +20.83% |
| 2026 | +7.43% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $45.26 (2026-07-28) |
| 52-Week Low | $36.37 (2026-09-29) |
| Current Price | $41.19 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $41.63 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.06% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −18.69% (2026-09-28) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.99% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 89.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −17.28% |
| RS Peak | 117.9 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 76.1 (Aug 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CNP's return for this report period?
CNP returned −2.95% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has CNP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CNP: +7.43% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is CNP's 12-month return?
+4.07% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CNP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.06% versus 200DMA ($41.63).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−18.69% on 2026-09-28.