Official announcements (8-K)

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn October 27, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported third quarter 2026 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsCenterPoint Energy is holding a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2026 earnings on October 27, 2026. Information about the call can be found in the Press Release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to the supplemental materials that are being posted on CenterPoint Energy’s website and are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 (the “Supplemental Materials”), which Supplemental Materials are incorporated by reference herein.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsThe information included in Item 2.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsOn October 20, 2026, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (“SIGECO”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), and certain institutional investors in the private placement market (“Purchasers”) entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement (“Bond Purchase Agreement”), under which SIGECO agreed to sell, and each Purchaser agreed to severally purchase (i) on October 20, 2026, $130,000,000 5.99% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026A, Tranche A due 2031 (the “Series 2026A Bonds”), (ii) on December 15, 2026, $80,000,000 6.15% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026B, Tranche A due 2033 (the “Series 2026B Bonds”), and (iii) on February 25, 2027, $50,000,000 …

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

In the company's wordsOn October 1, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Seller”) and a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the previously announced sale of all of the issued and outstanding equity interests in Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“VEDO”), pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 20, 2025 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and between Seller and National Fuel Gas Company, a New Jersey corporation (“Buyer”), for $2.62 billion (the “Purchase Price”), subject to adjustment as set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn October 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the Transaction. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The information provided in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsIn September 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) became aware of an online post by a third party claiming to have obtained a data set containing certain of the Company’s customer information. Upon becoming aware of the post, the Company promptly took action and activated its cybersecurity incident response protocols, initiated an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts, and took steps to further protect the Company’s systems. The Company’s delivery of electric and gas services has not been impacted and remains operational and undisrupted. As of the date of this filing, the Company does not believe it is reasonably likely that …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsThe information included in Item 2.03 related to the entry into credit facilities is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

Ended a major agreement (Item 1.02)

Losing a major agreement can affect future sales or costs.

In the company's wordsThe information included in Item 2.03 related to the replacement of four credit facilities is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.02.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsOn September 9, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (“Houston Electric”), CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (“CERC”) and Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (“SIGECO”), replaced their existing revolving credit facilities with four revolving credit facilities totaling $4.6 billion in aggregate commitments. There were no termination penalties incurred by any of the Company, Houston Electric, CERC or SIGECO in connection with the termination of the previous facilities. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Credit Facility. The Company replaced its existing $2.4 billion unsecured revolving credit …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsIn connection with the decrease in the aggregate commitments under the Company’s credit facility, we expect the size of the Company’s commercial paper program to decrease to permit the issuance of commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2.2 billion at any time outstanding (a decrease of $200 million). In connection with the increase in the aggregate commitments under CERC’s credit facility, we expect the size of CERC’s commercial paper program to increase to permit the issuance of commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.1 billion at any time outstanding (an increase of $50 million). In addition, we expect …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn July 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several Underwriters named in Schedule I to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriters”), relating to the underwritten public offering of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058 (the “Notes”). The offering is being made pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn July 28, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported second quarter 2026 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s second quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsCenterPoint Energy is holding a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026. Information about the call can be found in the Press Release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s second quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to the supplemental materials that are being posted on CenterPoint Energy’s website and are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 (the “Supplemental Materials”), which Supplemental Materials are incorporated by reference herein.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn May 15, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (each, a “Manager” and collectively, the “Managers”), Barclays Bank PLC, Bank of Montreal, BNP Paribas, Bank of …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn April 23, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported first quarter 2026 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s first quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsCenterPoint Energy is holding a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 earnings on April 23, 2026. Information about the call can be found in the Press Release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s first quarter 2026 earnings, please refer to the supplemental materials that are being posted on CenterPoint Energy’s website and are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 (the “Supplemental Materials”), which Supplemental Materials are incorporated by reference herein.

Changed its company rules or financial year (Item 5.03)

Changes to the company's rules or the dates of its financial year.

In the company's wordsAt the annual meeting of the shareholders of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) held on April 16, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"), upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors of CenterPoint Energy (the “Board”), the shareholders of CenterPoint Energy approved the amendment and restatement of CenterPoint Energy's Articles of Incorporation (as amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation”) to provide for limited officer exculpation, as permitted by Texas law, and make certain other immaterial updates. CenterPoint Energy disclosed the proposed Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation in CenterPoint Energy's 2026 Proxy Statement …

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

In the company's wordsAt the Annual Meeting, the matters voted upon and the number of votes cast for or against, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes as to such matters, were as stated below. The proposals related to each matter are described in detail in the 2026 Proxy Statement. Election of Directors (Item 1) The following nominees for director were elected to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, with the vote totals as set forth in the table below: Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Wendy Montoya Cloonan 434,196,202 145,702,962 448,078 28,748,867 Barbara J. Duganier 567,504,417 12,404,980 437,845 28,748,867 Laurie L. …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsIncluded herein is financial information related to Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (“CEI South”). CEI South is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectren Utility Holdings, LLC (“VUH”). VUH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectren, LLC (“Vectren”), which in turn, is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”). Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K includes audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 for CEI South. These financial statements are not intended to comply with Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. Exhibit 99.2 includes certain supplementary financial and operational data of …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsConvertible Senior Notes On February 26, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the sale of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), which amount included an additional $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes purchased pursuant to the full exercise of the option granted to the Initial Purchasers (as defined herein) pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (as defined herein). The Notes were sold in a private offering to the initial purchasers in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information included in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

Sold shares without a public offering (Item 3.02)

New shares spread the profit across more shares (dilution).

In the company's wordsThe information included in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Changed the rights of shareholders (Item 3.03)

Changes to shareholders' rights affect what owners can vote on or receive.

Changed its company rules or financial year (Item 5.03)

Changes to the company's rules or the dates of its financial year.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

Sold shares without a public offering (Item 3.02)

New shares spread the profit across more shares (dilution).

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.