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 September 2026 at $38.56, down 2.63% for the month and +1.34% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CNP is +0.57%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.84% versus its 200-day moving average ($41.39), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CNP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.40%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
CenterPoint Energy ended September 2026 at $38.56, posting a monthly return of −2.63%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.05%.
The current quarter stands at −12.44% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.84% versus the 200-day moving average ($41.39).
Year-to-date, CNP is +0.57% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −11.26%. The stock is currently −14.80% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.14%.
| Period | CNP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.60% | +1.13% | −0.53% |
| 1 Week | −1.43% | +0.63% | −2.06% |
| 1 Month | −2.63% | −0.58% | −2.05% |
| 3 Months | −9.78% | +1.64% | −11.42% |
| 6 Months | −11.32% | +15.15% | −26.46% |
| YTD | +0.57% | +11.83% | −11.26% |
| 12 Months | +1.34% | +15.69% | −14.35% |
| 3 Years | +32.60% | +72.00% | −39.40% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2024 | +10.46% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +9.60% |
| #3 | Sep 2024 | +7.77% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | +7.04% |
| #5 | Jul 2025 | +5.66% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | −10.43% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −7.31% |
| #3 | Aug 2026 | −5.80% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | −4.54% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | −4.10% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +1.41% |
| Q3 2025 | +5.61% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.19% |
| Q1 2026 | +12.57% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.04% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −12.44% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −4.73% |
| 2024 | +11.06% |
| 2025 | +20.83% |
| 2026 | +0.57% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $45.26 (2026-07-28) |
| 52-Week Low | $37.13 (2025-09-08) |
| Current Price | $38.56 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $41.39 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.84% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −18.14% (2024-08-07) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.80% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.40% |
| RS Peak | 109 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 70.3 (Aug 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CNP's return for this report period?
CNP returned −2.63% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has CNP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CNP: +0.57% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is CNP's 12-month return?
+1.34% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CNP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.84% versus 200DMA ($41.39).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−18.14% on 2024-08-07.