CNPStock and Options Trade Setup — CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
NYSE · Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$24B
CenterPoint Energy is one of the highest rate-base-growth utilities in the U.S. — its Texas electric service territory in Houston has been benefiting from population in-migration, industrial reshoring (LNG export terminals, petrochemical expansion), and accelerating data center development that all drive incremental load growth. The 2024 Houston-area hurricane and 2025 cold-snap response drove an extended grid-hardening capex programme that compounds rate base at high-single-digits. Texas regulators have been constructive in approving cost-recovery mechanisms. The Indiana / Minnesota gas utilities provide stable, predictable cash flow that diversifies the regulated mix. Management has executed cleanly on the strategic plan, growing EPS in mid-single-digits with consistent dividend increases. As long-duration rates ease, the long-duration utility cohort tends to outperform, and CenterPoint typically leads given its Texas-growth premium. Options liquidity is moderate; medium-duration directional setups have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CNP against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Texas regulatory environment turning less constructive on capex cost recovery
- 2.Long-duration interest rates rising materially, pressuring utility multiples
- 3.Hurricane-season catastrophe losses overshooting plan and storm-recovery delays
CNP Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNP a good options trade today?+
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 66/100, ranking it top 28% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CNP's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CNP's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 61%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CNP trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CNP?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CNP setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CNP's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CNP drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CNP?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CNP: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CNP outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CNP currently scores 66.
How does CNP compare to other Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) setups?+
CNP's sector rank and percentile against other Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Utilities (Regulated Electric & Natural Gas) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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