# Centerpoint Energy Inc: overview

CNP · NYSE · CIK 1130310 · [Utilities](/sectors/utilities.md) · fiscal year ends Dec 31

Pages: [Overview](/companies/cnp.md) · [Financials](/companies/cnp/financials.md) · [Filings](/companies/cnp/filings.md) · [Insiders](/companies/cnp/insiders.md)

Latest reported revenue: [$2.98bn](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) for Q1 FY2026, three months to 2026-03-31, from the 10-Q filed Apr 23, 2026 (XBRL us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax, accession 0001130310-26-000028).

## Last eight quarters

| Line item | Unit | Q2 FY2024 (2024-06-30) | Q3 FY2024 (2024-09-30) | Q4 FY2024 (2024-12-31) | Q1 FY2025 (2025-03-31) | Q2 FY2025 (2025-06-30) | Q3 FY2025 (2025-09-30) | Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-31) | Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-31) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [1,906](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [1,849](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [2,203 d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [2,956](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) | [1,953](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [1,990](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [2,438 d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [2,975](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) |
| Gross margin | % | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Operating margin | % | [24.5%](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [22.9%](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [21.9% d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [22.0%](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) | [21.4%](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [25.2%](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [22.2% d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [22.1%](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) |
| Net margin | % | [12.0%](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [10.4%](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [11.3% d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [10.0%](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) | [10.1%](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [14.7%](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [10.8% d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [10.6%](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [0.36](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [0.30](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | not reported | [0.45](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) | [0.30](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [0.45](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | not reported | [0.48](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [(236) d](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [(708) d](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [(1,123) d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [(628)](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) | [(569) d](/filings/0001130310-25-000113.md) | [(480) d](/filings/0001130310-25-000143.md) | [(707) d](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [(916)](/filings/0001130310-26-000028.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Derived values: 6-month figure less the 3-month figure; 9-month figure less the 6-month figure; 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.

## Last five fiscal years

| Line item | Unit | FY2021 (2021-12-31) | FY2022 (2022-12-31) | FY2023 (2023-12-31) | FY2024 (2024-12-31) | FY2025 (2025-12-31) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [8,256](/filings/0001130310-24-000010.md) | [9,327](/filings/0001130310-25-000040.md) | [8,612](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [8,552](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [9,337](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) |
| Gross margin | % | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Operating margin | % | [16.5%](/filings/0001130310-24-000010.md) | [16.8%](/filings/0001130310-25-000040.md) | [20.4%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [23.3%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [22.6%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) |
| Net margin | % | [18.0%](/filings/0001130310-24-000010.md) | [11.3%](/filings/0001130310-25-000040.md) | [10.6%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [11.9%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [11.3%](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [2.28](/filings/0001130310-24-000010.md) | [1.59](/filings/0001130310-25-000040.md) | [1.37](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [1.58](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [1.60](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [(3,142)](/filings/0001130310-24-000010.md) | [(2,609)](/filings/0001130310-25-000040.md) | [(524)](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [(2,374)](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) | [(2,384)](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.

Each value links to the filing it came from. d marks a derived value. A ratio is not reported when any input is missing.

## Insider purchases and sales

The last 20 open-market transactions on Form 4 (codes P and S). Reported price is as stated on the form, not a market price. [All insider transactions](/companies/cnp/insiders.md)

None in coverage.

## Funds that report holding it

From each manager’s latest Form 13F, largest reported value first. Reported value is as filed: filing data, not a price. [All funds](/funds.md)

| Fund | Quarter ended | Reported value | Shares | Put or call | Change on the quarter before |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- |
| [Capital Research Global Investors](/funds/1422848.md) | 2026-06-30 | $3.14bn | 71,382,073 |  | Reduced −893,811 |
| [BlackRock, Inc.](/funds/2012383.md) | 2026-06-30 | $2.57bn | 58,370,515 |  | Added +1,072,878 |
| [Capital International Investors](/funds/1562230.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.94bn | 44,148,583 |  | Added +8,063,454 |
| [VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100119.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.88bn | 42,737,918 |  | Added +226,958 |
| [STATE STREET CORP](/funds/93751.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.64bn | 37,126,834 |  | Added +921,965 |
| [VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100121.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.50bn | 33,968,721 |  | Added +193,739 |
| [DEUTSCHE BANK AG\\](/funds/948046.md) | 2026-06-30 | $770.9m | 17,503,887 |  | Added +5,215,355 |
| [GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC](/funds/1214717.md) | 2026-06-30 | $761.9m | 17,368,126 |  | Added +256,239 |
| [FMR LLC](/funds/315066.md) | 2026-06-30 | $603.4m | 13,700,549 |  | Added +257,474 |
| [Boston Partners](/funds/1386060.md) | 2026-06-30 | $540.5m | 12,277,423 |  | Added +210,634 |

## Recent filings

[All 1,420 filings](/companies/cnp/filings.md)

| Filed | Accepted | Form | What it is | Accession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-27 | 06:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-118963.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-118963 |
| 2026-10-27 | 06:03 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0001130310-26-000048.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-09-30 | 0001130310-26-000048 |
| 2026-10-20 | 16:18 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-117423.md) | 1.01 Entry into a material agreement; 2.03 New direct financial obligation; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-117423 |
| 2026-10-01 | 06:51 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-112565.md) | 2.01 Completion of an acquisition or disposition; 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-112565 |
| 2026-09-14 | 17:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-107560.md) | 8.01 Other events | 0001104659-26-107560 |
| 2026-09-09 | 16:30 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-106356.md) | 1.01 Entry into a material agreement; 1.02 Termination of a material agreement; 2.03 New direct financial obligation; 8.01 Other events; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-106356 |
| 2026-07-31 | 16:42 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-089263.md) | 1.01 Entry into a material agreement; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-089263 |
| 2026-07-28 | 06:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-087279.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-087279 |
| 2026-07-28 | 06:03 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0001130310-26-000041.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-06-30 | 0001130310-26-000041 |
| 2026-05-15 | 17:05 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001104659-26-062779.md) | 1.01 Entry into a material agreement; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001104659-26-062779 |

## Latest annual report

[Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025](/filings/0001130310-26-000008.md), filed Feb 19, 2026.

## Forecast league

Not in this season’s league. [This season’s league](/leagues.md)

## About the filer

- CIK: 1130310
- Tickers: CNP
- Exchange: NYSE
- SIC code: 4911 Electric Services
- State of incorporation: TX
- Filer category: Large accelerated filer

Source: SEC EDGAR, XBRL company facts, the filing index and Forms 4. Last ingested by Listed: Oct 27, 2026, 06:17 ET. No prices; not investment advice.