CenterPoint Energy: A High-Growth Utility Powering Houston's Expansion

  • CenterPoint Energy is a Buy, offering stable regulated utility operations and an 8% EPS growth outlook, driven by a $48.5 billion capital plan through 2030. Houston's booming demographics and electric demand create unique, long-term growth tailwinds, supporting continued rate base expansion and earnings visibility. Valuation is in line with peers, but the market underappreciates CenterPoint's superior growth; consensus targets and dividend growth point to further upside.