CenterPoint Energy ownership filing: T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 66,499,435 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock, representing 10.2% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power over 62,154,114 shares and was signed on 07/08/2026.
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Insights
Large passive stake reported by an investment adviser.
T. Rowe Price Investment Management reports holding 66,499,435 shares (10.2%). The filing identifies voting and dispositive powers separately, with 62,154,114 shares under sole voting control and 66,499,435 under sole dispositive control.
The filing also discloses that the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund holds 40,072,036 shares (6.1%), indicating a material single-fund stake within the adviser’s aggregated position. Subsequent filings may break down other client allocations.
Amendment aligns with beneficial-ownership disclosure requirements.
The amendment format and the statement denying beneficial ownership by the adviser follow standard Schedule 13G/A conventions for investment advisers. It lists address, CUSIP 15189T107, and the required voting/dispositive power fields.
Ownership attribution language notes client-level control over dividends and proceeds; any legal implications depend on facts outside this excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:66,499,435 sharesPercent of class:10.2%Sole voting power:62,154,114 shares+1 more
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Beneficial ownership66,499,435 sharesreported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class10.2%percentage of CenterPoint Energy common stock
Sole voting power62,154,114 sharesshares with sole voting power
Capital Appreciation Fund holding40,072,036 sharesT. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund; 6.1% of class
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 66499435"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 66499435"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
What stake did T. Rowe Price report in CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?
T. Rowe Price Investment Management reported beneficial ownership of 66,499,435 shares, or 10.2%. The filing shows sole voting power for 62,154,114 shares and sole dispositive power for 66,499,435 shares, filed as an amendment and signed 07/08/2026.
Does T. Rowe Price claim beneficial ownership of the shares?
The filing expressly denies that the adviser is the beneficial owner. It states the adviser manages client assets and that ultimate rights to dividends and sale proceeds rest with client accounts and custodians.
How many CenterPoint shares does the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund hold?
The Capital Appreciation Fund holds 40,072,036 shares, representing 6.1% of the class. The fund is identified as one client account for which T. Rowe Price serves as investment adviser and which holds shares reported in the aggregated position.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported in the filing?
The filer reports sole power to vote 62,154,114 shares and sole dispositive power over 66,499,435 shares. Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported as 0 in the provided excerpt.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed?
The amendment was signed by Ellen York, Vice President, on 07/08/2026. The filing lists the issuer address as 1111 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, and uses CUSIP 15189T107 for the common stock class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
15189T107
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
15189T107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MARYLAND
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
62,154,114.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
66,499,435.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
66,499,435.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1111 LOUISIANA ST., HOUSTON, TX, 77002
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)
Citizenship:
Maryland
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
15189T107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
66499435
(b)
Percent of class:
10.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
62154114
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
66499435
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person (1) Price Investment Management does not serve as custodian of the assets of any of its clients; accordingly, in each instance only the client or the client's custodian or trustee bank has the right to receive dividends paid with respect to, and proceeds from the sale of, such securities. The ultimate power to direct the receipt of dividends paid with respect to, and the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, is vested in the individual and institutional clients which Price Investment Management serves as investment adviser. Any and all discretionary authority which has been delegated to Price Investment Management may be revoked in whole or in part at any time. Except as may be indicated if this is a joint filing with one of the registered investment companies sponsored by Price Investment Management which it also serves as investment adviser ("T. Rowe Price Funds"), not more than 5% of the class of such securities is owned by any one client subject to the investment advice of Price Investment Management. (2) [T. ROWE PRICE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND ]: T. ROWE PRICE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND, of which T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. is the investment adviser, holds the securities reported herein in their investment portfolio managed by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. and such funds have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities that they hold. T. ROWE PRICE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND has an interest in 40,072,036 of the class reported herein representing 6.1% of the class.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Investment Management is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
