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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with regulated electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations serving approximately 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As the only investor‑owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint frequently issues news on its utility operations, capital plans, financing activities and corporate governance.
This news page aggregates company‑specific updates such as quarterly and annual earnings announcements, investor update presentations, and details on CenterPoint’s long‑term capital investment plan. Recent communications have included information on a record 10‑year capital investment plan focused on economic growth and system resiliency, as well as updates on demand growth in the Greater Houston area through its Houston Electric business.
Investors and analysts can also find coverage of CenterPoint’s financing and balance sheet actions, including cash tender offers for senior notes and general mortgage bonds, public offerings of junior subordinated notes, and private offerings of convertible senior notes. The company’s press releases further highlight regular quarterly common stock dividend declarations and the use of non‑GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP results in its earnings outlook.
In addition, CenterPoint’s news flow includes items on portfolio optimization, such as the announced sale of its Ohio natural gas local distribution company business to National Fuel Gas Company, and governance developments like amendments to its bylaws and changes to board leadership roles. This page provides a centralized view of these announcements so readers can review CenterPoint’s latest disclosures, strategic initiatives and regulatory communications in one place.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) reported Q1 2026 net income of $316 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.48; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.56. The company reiterated 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance around the midpoint of $1.89–$1.91 and reported 12.2 GW of firmly committed industrial load in Greater Houston, with 8 GW of data center load expected to be energized by 2029 and 3.5 GW under construction.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) announced the election of Michael A. "Casey" Herman to its Board of Directors, effective April 16, 2026. Herman brings nearly four decades of utility audit, governance and finance experience, including 10 years leading PwC's U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices.
The appointment aligns with CenterPoint's board refreshment and its 10-year, $65.5 billion capital investment plan to strengthen system resilience, reliability and safety.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share. The dividend is payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026.
This action confirms the company's continued distribution of quarterly cash returns to common shareholders.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) will webcast its First Quarter 2026 earnings conference call on April 23, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Central / 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Investors can listen via the company investor website under the "First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call" link.
CenterPoint Energy serves more than 7 million metered customers across six states, reported approximately $38 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021, and employs about 9,400 people.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) priced an upsized private placement of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% convertible senior notes due May 15, 2029, with an initial purchasers' option for an additional $50 million. The offering was increased from $550 million.
Net proceeds are expected to be approximately $592.1 million (or ~$641.5 million if the option is exercised). CenterPoint intends to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper and other debt. The initial conversion rate is 18.6524 shares per $1,000 ($~53.61 per share).
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) intends to offer $550 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due May 15, 2029, with an initial purchaser option for up to $50 million more. The notes will be senior unsecured, pay interest semiannually, and may convert into cash and/or common stock.
CenterPoint said it expects to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of a portion of outstanding commercial paper and other debt; final interest rate and conversion terms will be set at pricing.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) reported Q4 2025 GAAP EPS of $0.40 and full-year GAAP EPS of $1.60. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.45 for Q4 and $1.76 for 2025, a 9% increase versus 2024. The company reiterated 2026 non-GAAP guidance midpoint (~$1.90, ~8% growth) and raised its 10-year capital plan by $500 million to $65.5 billion. CenterPoint now expects to add 10 GW of new peak electric load by the end of 2029, two years ahead of prior forecasts.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) launched a web-based Community Progress Tracker for its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), showing local infrastructure upgrades completed since Aug 1, 2024.
The tracker displays more than 56,000 new poles, > 8,000 miles of tree trimming, > 430 miles undergrounded, > 500 automation devices and 150 weather stations, with searchable views by address or ZIP Code and mobile access.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) launched a Community Progress Tracker on Feb 11, 2026, showing local grid upgrades across its 12-county Greater Houston area. The map visualizes work completed since Aug 1, 2024, including 56,000+ poles, 430+ miles undergrounded, 8,000+ miles of tree trimming, 500+ automation devices, and 1,500 weather stations.
The tool is searchable by address or ZIP, mobile-friendly, and will add planned-project views in future updates to track ongoing resiliency investments.
Resilient Structures announced a long-term supply agreement with CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) to support CenterPoint’s Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative. The deal prompts a significant expansion of RS’s Humble, Texas operations and is expected to create over 200 new local jobs while shortening the supply chain for storm-hardened utility poles.
The agreement aims to accelerate deployment of reinforced infrastructure across CenterPoint’s 12-county Greater Houston territory and support reliable service to 2.9 million customers in the region.