CenterPoint Energy Inc Stock Forecast
CenterPoint Energy Inc stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Thursday trading session.
(Updated on May 02, 2024)
The CenterPoint Energy Inc stock price gained 0.273% on the last trading day (Thursday, 2nd May 2024), rising from $29.32 to $29.40. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.16% from a day low at $29.23 to a day high of $29.57. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.19% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 575 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 5 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $153.49 million.
The stock has broken the weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $29.22, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $31.00 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
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CNP Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The CenterPoint Energy Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $29.19 and $28.23. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 8.01%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for CenterPoint Energy Inc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $27.89 and $27.87. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, CenterPoint Energy Inc finds support just below today's level at $27.89. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $27.87 and $27.22.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.340 (1.16%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.72%.
The CenterPoint Energy Inc stock is extremely overbought on RSI14 (77). Normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but since the stock has broken the trend up, the chance for a major correction due to high RSI is very small as the stock will find support at the trend broken.
Our recommended stop-loss: $28.17 (-4.18%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. The RSI14 is 77 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 12 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CNP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 3rd we expect CenterPoint Energy Inc to open at $29.40, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $28.89 and $29.91, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.506 (+/-1.72%) up or down from last closing price. If CenterPoint Energy Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.44% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $27.89, some $1.51 (5.14%) from the current price of $29.40, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is CenterPoint Energy Inc stock A Buy?
CenterPoint Energy Inc holds several positive signals and has broken the weak rising trend up. As the stock is also in great technical shape we, therefore, consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score: 5.086 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for CenterPoint Energy Inc of Friday, May 3, 2024
Fair opening price May 3, 2024 | Current price |
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$29.40 ( 0.00000000%) | $29.40 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for CNP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 29.74 | 1.16 % | |
R2 | 29.61 | 0.715 % | ||
R1 | 29.53 | 0.442 % | ||
Current price: | 29.40 | |||
Support | S1 | 29.27 | -0.442 % | |
S2 | 29.19 | -0.715 % | ||
S3 | 29.06 | -1.16 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 29.40 | |||
Support | S1 | 27.89 | -5.14% | |
S2 | 27.87 | -5.20% | ||
S3 | 27.22 | -7.41% |
CNP Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | $0.200 | 0.680% |
2 | Dec 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.200 | 0.717% |
3 | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.673% |
4 | Jul 19, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.190 | 0.656% |
5 | Apr 20, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.190 | 0.656% |
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