If you'd invested in CenterPoint Energy (CNP): performance and returns
Looking for CenterPoint Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would CenterPoint Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much CenterPoint Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in CenterPoint Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,388 | +39% |
| 3 years ago | $1,468 | +47% |
| 5 years ago | $2,035 | +104% |
| 10 years ago | $2,399 | +140% |
| since inception (1985) | $4,446 | +345% |
Return by year (CenterPoint Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +15% | $1,149 (+15%) |
| 2025 | +21% | $1,388 (+39%) |
| 2024 | +11% | $1,541 (+54%) |
| 2023 | -5% | $1,468 (+47%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,578 (+58%) |
| 2021 | +29% | $2,035 (+104%) |
| 2020 | -21% | $1,615 (+61%) |
| 2019 | -3% | $1,560 (+56%) |
| 2018 | 0% | $1,553 (+55%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $1,787 (+79%) |
| 2016 | +34% | $2,399 (+140%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CNP return?
$1,000 invested in CenterPoint Energy 10 years ago would be worth $2,399 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CNP's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+34%). Worst year: 2020 (-21%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CNP since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $4,446 (+345%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do CenterPoint Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If CenterPoint Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is CenterPoint Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
CenterPoint Energy's return on investment is about +9%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.