CenterPoint Energy (CNP) director receives 4,037-share equity grant as board compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Miranda Manuel Benito reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC director Manuel Benito Miranda received a grant of common stock as compensation. On May 1, 2026, the director was awarded 4,037 shares of common stock under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors. Following this grant, the director directly holds 8,571 common shares, reflecting routine equity-based board compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Miranda Manuel Benito

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,037	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,571 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,037 shares Price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares owned after grant: 8,571 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 4,037 shares Common Stock grant on May 1, 2026

Price per share $0.0000 per share Reported grant price for equity award

Shares owned after grant 8,571 shares Total direct holdings following transaction

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative shares

Key Terms

Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Stock Plan for Outside Directors, Common Stock

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Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Stock Plan for Outside Directors financial

"granted under the Issuer's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated"

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Miranda Manuel Benito

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1111 LOUISIANA

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77002

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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

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

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

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	05/01/2026		A		4,037(1)	A	$0	8,571	D

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. Shares of common stock granted under the Issuer's Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated.

Remarks:

	Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) report for Manuel Benito Miranda?

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC reported that director Manuel Benito Miranda received a grant of 4,037 shares of common stock. The award was provided as equity compensation under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, rather than through an open-market purchase or sale.

How many CENTERPOINT ENERGY (CNP) shares did the director hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, director Manuel Benito Miranda directly held 8,571 shares of CENTERPOINT ENERGY common stock. This total reflects his ownership immediately following the 4,037-share equity award granted under the Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as disclosed in the Form 4.

Was the CENTERPOINT ENERGY (CNP) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a stock grant, not a purchase. Director Manuel Benito Miranda acquired 4,037 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0.0000 per share, indicating an equity award under the Issuer’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated.

What does the footnote about the CENTERPOINT ENERGY (CNP) stock plan indicate?

The footnote explains that the 4,037 shares were granted under CENTERPOINT ENERGY’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated. This clarifies the transaction is part of standard director compensation, providing equity incentives instead of a market-based trading decision by the director.

Does the CENTERPOINT ENERGY (CNP) Form 4 show any stock sales by Manuel Benito Miranda?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by Manuel Benito Miranda. It shows a single acquisition coded as a grant or award, with 4,037 shares of common stock added to his direct holdings, resulting in a post-transaction balance of 8,571 shares.