CenterPoint Energy (CNP) SVP Colvin gets 25,646 shares, withholds stock for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CenterPoint Energy senior vice president and chief accounting officer Kristie Colvin received a grant of 25,646 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026, tied to vesting of 2023 performance awards under the long‑term incentive plan. To cover taxes on vested performance shares and time-based RSUs, 6,719 and 3,007 shares were automatically withheld at $42.64 per share, a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Colvin holds 138,127 shares directly and 58 equivalent shares through the company savings plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Colvin Kristie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1111 LOUISIANA

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77002

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC [ CNP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/19/2026		A		25,646(1)	A	$0	147,853	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		F		6,719(2)	D	$42.64	141,134	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		F		3,007(3)	D	$42.64	138,127	D(4)
Common Stock								58	I	By Savings Plan(5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vesting of performance shares awarded in 2023 under the Issuer's long-term incentive plan (the "Plan").

2. Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of performance shares.

3. Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs").

4. Total includes the previous awards under the Plan of (i) 1,300 RSUs vesting in February 2027, (ii) 2,732 RSUs vesting in two equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and (iii) 3,325 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029. The above awards shall vest (a) upon continued employment with the Issuer through the respective vesting date, (b) in the event of earlier disability or death, or (c) on a full or pro-rata basis upon earlier retirement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. All vesting is conditioned upon achievement of positive operating income for the year preceding the applicable vesting date except in the case of death or disability.

5. Equivalent shares held in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Savings Plan.

Remarks:

	Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider equity award did CenterPoint Energy (CNP) report for Kristie Colvin?

Kristie Colvin received a grant of 25,646 CenterPoint Energy common shares on February 19, 2026. The award reflects vesting of performance shares granted in 2023 under the company’s long-term incentive plan, increasing her directly held equity stake in the utility.

Why were CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares disposed of in Kristie Colvin’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows dispositions solely for tax withholding, not open-market selling. CenterPoint withheld 6,719 shares for taxes on vested performance shares and 3,007 shares for taxes on vested time-based RSUs, both at a price of $42.64 per share.

How many CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares does Kristie Colvin hold after these transactions?

After the February 19, 2026 transactions, Kristie Colvin directly owns 138,127 CenterPoint Energy common shares. She also has 58 equivalent shares held indirectly through the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Savings Plan, according to the reported ownership breakdown.

What long-term incentive plan awards for Kristie Colvin remain unvested at CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

Unvested awards include 1,300 RSUs vesting in February 2027, 2,732 RSUs vesting in equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and 3,325 RSUs vesting in equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029, all subject to employment and performance conditions.

How are future RSU vestings for Kristie Colvin at CenterPoint Energy (CNP) conditioned?

Future RSU vestings require continued employment to each vesting date or earlier disability, death, or qualifying retirement. Vesting is also conditioned on achievement of positive operating income for the year before each vesting date, except in cases of death or disability.

What does the Form 4 reveal about Kristie Colvin’s indirect ownership in CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

The filing shows Kristie Colvin indirectly holds 58 equivalent CenterPoint shares through the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Savings Plan. These savings plan holdings are reported separately from her 138,127 directly owned common shares following the February 19, 2026 equity transactions.