Centerpoint Energy (CNP) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $39.80, +0.30% vs the prior close of $39.68.
- Volume 6.85M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
CNP rises 0.3% to $39.80, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row. Closed at $39.80, +0.30% vs the prior close of $39.68. Day range $39.63–$40.52, opened at $40.52.
CNP daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — CNP rises 0.3% to $39.80, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.80, +0.30% vs the prior close of $39.68. Day range $39.63–$40.52, opened at $40.52.
- Volume was 6.85M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 6.37M.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($39.00) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($41.42).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — CNP rises 0.8% to $39.68, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.68, +0.81% vs the prior close of $39.36. Day range $39.32–$39.99, opened at $39.35.
- Volume was 7.21M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 6.41M.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($39.02) and -4.2% vs its 200-day average ($41.41).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — CNP rises 0.8% to $39.36, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.36, +0.85% vs the prior close of $39.03. Day range $38.67–$39.50, opened at $39.50.
- Volume was 5.37M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 6.42M.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($39.05) and -4.9% vs its 200-day average ($41.40).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 13.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — CNP rises 1.1% to $39.03
- Closed at $39.03, +1.11% vs the prior close of $38.60. Day range $38.58–$39.08, opened at $38.73.
- Volume was 6.14M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.44M.
- Price is -0.2% vs its 50-day average ($39.10) and -5.7% vs its 200-day average ($41.40).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 13.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CNP rises 0.5% to $38.60
- Closed at $38.60, +0.47% vs the prior close of $38.42. Day range $38.28–$38.75, opened at $38.34.
- Volume was 4.46M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 6.50M.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($39.16) and -6.7% vs its 200-day average ($41.39).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 14.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CNP ends flat (-0.3%) to $38.42
- Closed at $38.42, -0.29% vs the prior close of $38.53. Day range $38.09–$38.60, opened at $38.56.
- Volume was 6.53M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.51M.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($39.24) and -7.2% vs its 200-day average ($41.39).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CNP ends flat (-0.1%) to $38.53
- Closed at $38.53, -0.08% vs the prior close of $38.56. Day range $38.17–$38.72, opened at $38.17.
- Volume was 9.92M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 6.46M.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($39.33) and -6.9% vs its 200-day average ($41.38).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CNP rises 2.1% to $38.56
- Closed at $38.56, +2.15% vs the prior close of $37.75. Day range $37.84–$38.58, opened at $38.06.
- Volume was 6.48M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.45M.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($39.44) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($41.38).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 14.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — CNP ends flat (-0.1%) to $37.75
- Closed at $37.75, -0.11% vs the prior close of $37.79. Day range $37.51–$38.21, opened at $37.84.
- Volume was 7.44M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 6.41M.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($39.55) and -8.8% vs its 200-day average ($41.38).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 16.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — CNP rises 1.6% to $37.79
- Closed at $37.79, +1.56% vs the prior close of $37.21. Day range $37.31–$37.90, opened at $37.43.
- Volume was 8.76M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 6.33M.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($39.68) and -8.7% vs its 200-day average ($41.38).
- 52-week range $36.37–$45.26; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
CNP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about CNP in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Clark Lauren Chesley received an award of 32,249 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 32,249
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Oct 1, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 14, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 9, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 1.02 — Ended a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fitch Laurie Lee bought 1,000 shares at $40.70 (≈$40.70K) on Aug 17, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 13, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 31, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Jul 31, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 30, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 30, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 28, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 28, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Key figures from this report aren't in the SEC's structured data yet (usually appears within a day or two).
Things to know before you trade CNP
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Feb 19, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.77% (largest 2.1%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 6.84M shares (≈$272.19M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $39.80 vs a range of $36.37–$45.26 (39% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 20, 2026 ($0.24/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: Laurie Lee Fitch bought 1,000 shares on Aug 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 8-K Sep 14, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026.
- Share count: 654.17M shares outstanding (Apr 15, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Electric Services.
CNP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 40.52 | 40.52 | 39.63 | 39.80 | 6.85M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39.35 | 39.99 | 39.32 | 39.68 | 7.21M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39.50 | 39.50 | 38.67 | 39.36 | 5.37M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 38.73 | 39.08 | 38.58 | 39.03 | 6.14M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 38.34 | 38.75 | 38.28 | 38.60 | 4.46M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 38.56 | 38.60 | 38.09 | 38.42 | 6.53M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 38.17 | 38.72 | 38.17 | 38.53 | 9.92M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 38.06 | 38.58 | 37.84 | 38.56 | 6.48M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 37.84 | 38.21 | 37.51 | 37.75 | 7.44M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 37.43 | 37.90 | 37.31 | 37.79 | 8.76M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 36.65 | 37.31 | 36.39 | 37.21 | 8.35M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 37.15 | 37.20 | 36.79 | 36.80 | 5.83M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 36.54 | 37.06 | 36.37 | 36.94 | 5.44M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 36.90 | 37.05 | 36.59 | 36.62 | 6.04M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 36.78 | 36.90 | 36.49 | 36.84 | 6.86M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 36.72 | 37.31 | 36.72 | 36.82 | 6.93M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 37.71 | 37.71 | 37.04 | 37.16 | 7.22M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 37.97 | 38.09 | 37.74 | 37.85 | 6.69M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 38.15 | 38.30 | 37.94 | 37.99 | 4.58M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 38.25 | 38.49 | 38.05 | 38.22 | 9.67M |
About Centerpoint Energy
Centerpoint Energy (CNP) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Electric Services”. Its business address is in HOUSTON, TX. State of incorporation: TX. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1130310.
CNP board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Wendolynn Montoya Cloonan | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Barbara J Duganier | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Laurie Lee Fitch | Director | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Chris Franklin | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Michael Albert Herman | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Raquelle Wooten Lewis | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Thaddeus J. Malik | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Manuel Benito Miranda | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Ted Pound | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Dean Seavers | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Phillip R Smith | Director | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jason P. Wells | President & CEO | Feb 23, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Kristie Colvin | SVP and CAO | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Christopher A Foster | EVP and CFO | May 6, 2026 |
| Monica Karuturi | EVP and General Counsel | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Jason Michael Ryan | EVP, Reg. Svcs. & Gov. Affairs | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Jesus Jr. Soto | EVP and COO | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jason P. Wells | President & CEO | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Russell Keith Wright | VP and CAO | Aug 13, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Laurie Lee Fitch | Buy | 1,000 | $40.70 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Phillip R Smith | Sale | 6,200 | $38.83 |
CNP financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $9.34B | $1.05B | 1.60 | $2.49B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $8.55B | $1.02B | 1.58 | $2.14B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $8.61B | $917.00M | 1.37 | $3.88B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $9.33B | $1.06B | 1.59 | $1.81B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $8.26B | $1.49B | 2.28 | $22.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $47.84B, total liabilities $—, cash $639.00M (as of Mar 31, 2026).
CNP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.10 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.18 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.64 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.60 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.84 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.90 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $33.73 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.75 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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