CNP monthly performance report
Monthly CNP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CNP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CenterPoint Energy (CNP) closed August 2026 at $40.65, down 3.31% for the month and +4.42% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CNP is +6.03%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.82% versus its 200-day moving average ($41.40), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CNP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −32.26%, with a relative strength index reading of 82.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
CenterPoint Energy ended August 2026 at $40.65, posting a monthly return of −3.31%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.35%.
The current quarter stands at −8.43% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.82% versus the 200-day moving average ($41.40).
Year-to-date, CNP is +6.03% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −6.86%. The stock is currently −10.19% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.14%.
| Period | CNP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.24% | −0.20% | −2.04% |
| 1 Week | −7.82% | +3.90% | −11.73% |
| 1 Month | −3.31% | +3.05% | −6.35% |
| 3 Months | −6.87% | +7.11% | −13.99% |
| 6 Months |