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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin Chris reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC director Chris Franklin received a grant of common stock as part of compensation under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors. The award covered 4,037 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash equity grant rather than an open‑market purchase.

Following this grant, Franklin directly holds 25,039 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock. This type of equity award is a routine element of director compensation and does not represent a discretionary buy or sell decision in the market.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Franklin Chris

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,039 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,037 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 25,039 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 4,037 shares Common Stock grant to director Chris Franklin

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity award, not an open-market purchase

Shares held after grant 25,039 shares Franklin’s direct holdings following the award

Key Terms

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

3 terms

Stock Plan for Outside Directors financial

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

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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^*

Franklin Chris

(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	25,039	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 (CNP) report for Chris Franklin?

CenterPoint Energy reported that director Chris Franklin received a grant of 4,037 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors and represent equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Was the Chris Franklin CenterPoint Energy (CNP) transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The transaction was not an open-market trade. It was coded as a grant or award, with 4,037 shares of common stock issued at $0.00 per share under the Stock Plan for Outside Directors as part of routine director compensation.

How many CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares does Chris Franklin hold after this grant?

After receiving the 4,037-share award, Chris Franklin holds 25,039 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock directly. This figure reflects his position immediately following the reported grant under the company’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as disclosed in the insider filing.

What does the $0.00 per share price mean in the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Form 4?

The $0.00 per share price indicates the shares were granted as compensation, not bought in the market. Franklin received 4,037 shares of common stock at no cash cost to him under the Stock Plan for Outside Directors, consistent with standard equity award practices.

What plan governed the Chris Franklin stock award at CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

The stock award was granted under CenterPoint Energy’s Stock Plan for Outside Directors, as amended and restated. This plan provides equity compensation in common stock to non‑employee directors, aligning their interests with shareholders through share ownership rather than cash alone.