SSGA Files Schedule 13G: 33.09M CNP Shares, Passive 5.1% Holding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting a beneficial ownership position in CenterPoint Energy common stock of 33,091,954 shares, representing 5.1% of the class. The filing reports 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power, 21,639,702 shares of shared voting power and 33,080,811 shares of shared dispositive power. Several State Street advisory subsidiaries are identified as the acquiring entities.

The filing includes issuer and filer addresses and is certified by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, dated 08/08/2025. Item 10 states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control.

Positive

• Reported 33,091,954 shares (5.1%) beneficial ownership in CenterPoint Energy, a material institutional position.
• Filing explicitly states holdings are held in the ordinary course of business and not acquired to change control, filed on Schedule 13G.

Negative

• The filer reports 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, indicating no unilateral control over CNP voting decisions.
• Shared voting power (21,639,702) is substantially lower than aggregate beneficial ownership, implying voting authority is dispersed across accounts or entities.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: State Street reports a passive, material 5.1% stake in CNP with no sole control, signaling institutional exposure but not active control.

The filing documents a meaningful institutional position of 33,091,954 shares (5.1%) in CenterPoint Energy. As a Schedule 13G, the disclosure indicates the position is passive and the filer certifies it was not acquired to influence control. Key metrics are explicit: 0 sole voting power, 21,639,702 shared voting power, and 33,080,811 shared dispositive power. For investors, this shows notable institutional ownership without an announced intent to seek governance changes.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A >5% passive stake creates visibility but absence of sole voting or dispositive power limits direct governance leverage.

The Schedule 13G form and the Item 10 certification indicate a passive posture: holdings are reported as held in the ordinary course and not for the purpose of changing control. While the aggregate beneficial ownership is material at 5.1%, the reported 0 sole voting/dispositive power and the identification of multiple State Street affiliates suggest voting and disposition authority is shared across accounts or clients. This pattern is consistent with large asset managers acting in fiduciary capacities rather than as activist owners.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

15189T107

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 15189T107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 21,639,702.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 33,080,811.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

33,091,954.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1111 LOUISIANA STREET 39TH FLOOR , HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77002
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(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: 33091954.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 21,639,702
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 33,080,811
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. 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.

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.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

How many CenterPoint Energy (CNP) shares does State Street report owning?

State Street reports beneficial ownership of 33,091,954 shares of CenterPoint Energy common stock, representing 5.1% of the class.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate State Street intends to influence control of CNP?

No. The filing includes an Item 10 certification stating the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control.

What voting and dispositive powers does State Street report for CNP shares?

The filing reports 0 sole voting power, 21,639,702 shared voting power, 0 sole dispositive power, and 33,080,811 shared dispositive power.

When is the event date and who signed the filing?

The date of the event requiring filing is 06/30/2025, and the Schedule 13G is certified by Elizabeth Schaefer (SVP, Chief Accounting Officer) on 08/08/2025.

Which State Street entities are identified as acquiring the securities?

The filing names multiple State Street advisory subsidiaries, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and several State Street Global Advisors entities (identified as investment advisers).