The report noted that among utilities, CNP shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

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Centerpoint Energy's (nyse: CNP - news - people ) 2.2 million customers around Houston.

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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for CNP, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

FORBES: CNP Added as Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock With 3.89% Yield

Other competitors in the utilities sector include: Dominion Resources (D), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), and OGE Energy Corp. (OGE).

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CenterPoint Energy (nyse: CNP - news - people ) of Houston, for example, plans to install 2 million Internet-capable electric meters over the next five years.

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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, CNP makes up 1.98% of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLU )which is trading lower by about 0.6% on the day Thursday.

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