CNP 424B5: Secondary offering

Filed with the SEC on Jul 30, 2026 · accession 0001104659-26-088494

CNP filed a 424B5 (prospectus (offering)) with the SEC on Jul 30, 2026. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is offering an unspecified aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058, with interest payable semi-annually and an option to defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive periods. The stock moved -1.8% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is offering an unspecified aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058, with interest payable semi-annually and an option to defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive periods. The notes are unsecured and subordinated to senior indebtedness.

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Key details

aggregate principal amount of notes offered$0

interest rate for initial period$5

maturity date$2K

IssuerCenterPoint Energy, Inc.

Joint book-running managerMizuho

Joint book-running managerPNC Capital Markets LLC

Joint book-running managerScotiabank

Joint book-running managerTD Securities

Joint book-running managerUS Bancorp

Joint book-running managerBMO Capital Markets

Joint book-running managerBNP PARIBAS

Joint book-running managerWells Fargo Securities

Co-managerAcademy Securities

Co-managerFifth Third Securities

How CNP stock reacted

Close before

$42.93

Jul 29, 2026

First close after

-1.82%

$42.15

5 trading days

-5.31%

$40.65

Since filing

-5.29%

$40.66

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Frequently asked questions

What did CNP file with the SEC on Jul 30, 2026?

CNP filed a 424B5 (Secondary offering). CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is offering an unspecified aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058, with interest payable semi-annually and an option to defer interest payments for up to 20 consecutive periods. The notes are unsecured and subordinated to senior indebtedness.

What does a secondary offering mean for CNP stock?

New shares dilute existing holders and are often sold at a discount to the market price.

How do I read a 424B5?

The final terms of an offering of shares or bonds. Look at price, number of shares and the discount to the market price. Large offerings dilute existing shareholders.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 424B5 (prospectus (offering)): The final terms of an offering of shares or bonds.

How did CNP stock react to this filing?

CNP closed at $42.93 before the filing and $42.15 on Jul 30, 2026 (-1.82%). Five trading days later: $40.65 (-5.31%).

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