Recent Updates — CNP
CenterPoint Energy disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party accessed personal information of a portion of its customers via an external-facing system. The company activated response protocols, engaged third-party experts, and notified law enforcement and regulatory authorities. While the investigation into the scope of affected data is ongoing, operations for electric and gas delivery remain uninterrupted. Management does not believe the incident will have a material impact on financial condition or results of operations, though it expects to incur expenses related to the response, which are expected to be offset by cybersecurity insurance coverage. CenterPoint Energy operates in the utility industry, providing electricity and natural gas services.
On September 9, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries replaced existing revolving credit facilities with four new agreements totaling $4.6 billion in aggregate commitments. The parent company secured a $2.2 billion facility (down from $2.4 billion), while Houston Electric increased its limit to $1.0 billion (from $300 million). CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. raised its commitment to $1.1 billion (from $1.05 billion), and Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company established a new $300 million facility (up from $250 million). All facilities are five-year senior unsecured revolving credit agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent. The company also announced expected adjustments to its commercial paper programs, including a decrease for the parent and an increase for CERC, alongside the commencement of a new program for Houston Electric. CenterPoint Energy operates in the utility industry, providing electricity and natural gas services.
On July 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement for the public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058. The notes bear interest at 6.400% per annum until August 15, 2033, after which the rate resets every five years based on the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus a spread of 1.885%, with a floor of 6.400%. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2027. The notes are unsecured obligations ranking junior to senior indebtedness and include optional deferral provisions for up to 20 consecutive periods. CenterPoint Energy operates as an electric utility company providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution services primarily in Texas.
CenterPoint Energy reported second quarter 2026 earnings of $0.37 per diluted share on a GAAP basis and $0.40 per diluted share on a non-GAAP basis, compared to $0.30 and $0.29 respectively in the prior year period. The company reiterated its full-year 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.89 to $1.91. Management increased its 10-year capital investment plan by $1.2 billion to $66.7 billion to support accelerating demand from large load customers in Houston. Additionally, CenterPoint announced over 17 gigawatts of Batch Zero submissions to ERCOT, with approximately 14 gigawatts expected to be eligible as base or studied load. The filing also notes regulatory approval for the sale of its Ohio natural gas LDC business, expected to close in October 2026. CenterPoint Energy is an investor-owned electric and gas utility serving customers in Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to facilitate the offering and sale of common stock with an aggregate gross sales price of up to $1 billion. This agreement replaces a previous at-the-market program that had approximately $84.9 million in unsold shares remaining at the time of its termination.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results on April 23, 2026. The company issued a press release and supplemental materials detailing the results and held a conference call to discuss the quarter's performance.