CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2300

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share.

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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.

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• Declared dividend of $0.2300 per share
• Dividend payable June 11, 2026
• Record date May 21, 2026 for shareholder eligibility

Negative

• Scheduled cash outflow on June 11, 2026 reduces company cash reserves

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HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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Media.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com

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What dividend did CenterPoint Energy (CNP) declare on April 16, 2026?

The company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share. According to the company, the dividend was announced April 16, 2026 and applies to issued and outstanding common shares.

When is the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) dividend payable and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026. According to the company, holders on the record date will receive the cash payment.

How does the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) dividend affect shareholders registered by May 21, 2026?

Shareholders of record on May 21, 2026 will receive the $0.2300 per share cash dividend on June 11, 2026. According to the company, eligibility is determined at the close of business on the record date.

Will the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) dividend payment on June 11, 2026 impact the company's cash position?

Yes, the scheduled dividend payment represents a company cash outflow on June 11, 2026. According to the company, the distribution is a regular quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders.

How often does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) pay this type of dividend?

This announcement describes a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share. According to the company, the dividend is part of its routine quarterly distributions to common shareholders.