Every material Form 8-K CenterPoint Energy filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
CenterPoint Energy reported third quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $331 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up from $0.45 a year earlier, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.53 versus $0.50. The company raised its 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $1.90-$1.92, initiated 2027 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $2.07-$2.09, and increased its 10-year capital plan by $4.0 billion to $70.7 billion, which matters to shareholders because it raises expected earnings and signals heavier investment.
Q3 2026 GAAP EPS was $0.50 versus $0.45 in Q3 2025; non-GAAP EPS was $0.53 versus $0.50
2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance raised to $1.90-$1.92; 2027 guidance initiated at $2.07-$2.09
10-year capital plan increased by $4.0 billion from $66.7 billion to $70.7 billion, with $1.5 billion accelerated into 2026-2030
Higher financing expenses from new debt and equity dilution partly offset growth and rate recovery gains
On October 20, 2026, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (SIGECO), a wholly owned CenterPoint Energy subsidiary, entered a Bond Purchase Agreement with institutional investors to sell first mortgage bonds in three tranches. The first $130 million of 5.99% bonds was scheduled for issuance on October 20, 2026, with $80 million of 6.15% bonds due in December 2026 and $50 million of 6.33% bonds due in February 2027. For shareholders, this adds $260 million of secured long-term debt at SIGECO, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes, and the filing includes no earnings or guidance figures.
$130 million of 5.99% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026A, due October 15, 2031, issued October 20, 2026
$80 million of 6.15% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026B, due December 15, 2033, scheduled for December 15, 2026
$50 million of 6.33% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2027A, due February 15, 2037, scheduled for February 25, 2027
Proceeds fund general corporate purposes, including repaying short-term debt, refinancing long-term debt and capital expenditures; bonds are secured ratably with SIGECO's existing first mortgage bonds
CenterPoint Energy completed the sale of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, its Ohio natural gas distribution business, to National Fuel Gas Company on October 1, 2026, for $2.62 billion, subject to adjustments. The price includes $1.42 billion in cash paid at closing and a $1.20 billion promissory note from the buyer, which CenterPoint will hold as a seller note at 6.50% interest. CEO Jason Wells said the proceeds will help fund the company's $66.7 billion, 10-year capital plan.
Sale closed October 1, 2026; buyer is National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG)
Purchase price of $2.62 billion: $1.42 billion in cash plus a $1.20 billion promissory note, subject to adjustments
Seller note bears 6.50% interest and matures September 30, 2027
Business includes about 5,900 miles of gas pipeline serving about 335,000 metered customers in West Central Ohio
On September 9, 2026, CenterPoint Energy and its subsidiaries Houston Electric, CERC and SIGECO replaced their existing revolving credit facilities with four new five-year facilities totaling $4.6 billion in aggregate commitments. The company reported that no termination penalties were incurred on the earlier facilities. The filing describes a refinancing of existing credit capacity rather than a change in the company's earnings or guidance.
CenterPoint Energy parent replaced its $2.4 billion facility, dated December 6, 2022, with a new $2.2 billion facility, with a request option for increases up to $2.5 billion.
Houston Electric replaced a $300 million facility with a new $1.0 billion facility; CERC replaced $1.05 billion with $1.1 billion; SIGECO replaced $250 million with $300 million.
The parent facility limits debt to consolidated capitalization to 67.5%, temporarily raised to 70% after certain natural disaster certifications.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serves as administrative agent for the parent facility and will serve as agent for the other three facilities.
CenterPoint Energy entered into an underwriting agreement on July 30, 2026 for a public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.400% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series E, due 2058. The notes are unsecured, rank junior to existing and future senior indebtedness, and allow the company to defer interest for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods, during which dividends and common stock repurchases are restricted.
Offering size: $700 million aggregate principal amount of Series E notes due August 15, 2058
Interest is 6.400% per annum until August 15, 2033, then resets every five years to the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus 1.885%, with a floor of 6.400%
Company may defer interest for up to 20 consecutive semi-annual periods; dividends and capital stock repurchases are restricted during deferral
Notes are issued under a junior subordinated indenture dated August 14, 2024 with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company as trustee; interest accrues from August 3, 2026
CenterPoint Energy reported second quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $244 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, up from $0.30 a year earlier, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.40 versus $0.29. The company reiterated its 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of at least the midpoint of $1.89-$1.91 and raised its 10-year capital investment plan by $1.2 billion to $66.7 billion without increasing its current equity financing guide.
Q2 2026 GAAP net income of $244 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared with $0.30 in Q2 2025.
Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.40 per diluted share, compared with $0.29 in Q2 2025.
2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance reiterated at least the midpoint of $1.89-$1.91.
10-year capital investment plan (2026 through 2035) raised $1.2 billion to $66.7 billion, with no increase to the current equity financing guide.
CenterPoint Energy entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement on May 15, 2026, allowing it to sell up to $1 billion of common stock through a group of managers and forward purchasers, with sales at its discretion through May 15, 2029. The agreement replaces a prior at-the-market program dated January 10, 2024, which had about $84.9 million unsold at termination, and it could add new shares outstanding, which would dilute existing shareholders.
Equity Distribution Agreement dated May 15, 2026 covers up to $1,000,000,000 in common stock sales, including through forward sale agreements.
Managers and forward sellers receive commissions of up to 1% of gross sales prices.
Prior at-the-market program dated January 10, 2024, was terminated with about $84.9 million unsold.
Net proceeds are expected to fund general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and repayment of commercial paper borrowings; the company has no obligation to sell any shares.
CenterPoint Energy reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $316 million, or $0.48 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, up from $0.45 a year earlier. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.56, compared with $0.53, and the company reiterated its 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance range. For shareholders, the filing shows higher earnings and an unchanged full-year outlook, along with an update on industrial load growth in Houston.
Q1 2026 GAAP EPS was $0.48 versus $0.45 in Q1 2025; non-GAAP EPS was $0.56 versus $0.53.
2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance reiterated at least the midpoint of $1.89-$1.91.
12.2 gigawatts of firmly committed industrial load at Houston Electric; 8 gigawatts of data center load expected to be energized by 2029, with 3.5 gigawatts under construction.
Growth and regulatory recovery contributed $0.11 per share, partly offset by $0.04 from higher interest expense and $0.02 from unfavorable weather and usage.
CenterPoint Energy completed the sale of $650 million of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, including the full $50 million option, with net proceeds of about $641.5 million after discounts and expenses. The notes are senior unsecured debt that can convert into cash, common stock, or both, and the initial conversion price of about $53.61 per share is a 25.0% premium over the February 23, 2026 closing price, so the deal adds debt while creating potential future share dilution of up to 15,155,010 shares.
Aggregate principal of $650 million, including an additional $50 million from the initial purchasers' option, sold in a private offering under Rule 144A.
Notes bear 2.875% interest, payable May 15 and November 15 starting November 15, 2026, and mature May 15, 2029.
Initial conversion price of about $53.61 per share; a maximum of 15,155,010 shares may be issued on conversion.
Indenture is dated February 26, 2026, with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.
CenterPoint Energy said its Chief Accounting Officer, Kristie L. Colvin, will retire, with her role ending March 2, 2026 and her retirement from the company effective June 1, 2026. The company appointed Russell K. Wright, its current Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, as successor effective March 2, 2026, and the filing says Colvin's retirement is not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies, controls or accounting matters.
Kristie L. Colvin notified the company on February 18, 2026 of her intent to retire; she moves to an advisory role until her retirement on June 1, 2026.
Russell K. Wright, 42, was appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 2, 2026; he is a certified public accountant.
Wright will receive a base salary of $330,000 per year, a 45% target short-term incentive and an 80% target long-term incentive, each as a share of base salary.
The filing states Colvin's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on accounting or financial matters.
CenterPoint Energy reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with non-GAAP earnings per diluted share rising to $0.45 in the quarter from $0.40 a year earlier and to $1.76 for the full year from $1.62. The company reiterated its 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance and raised its 10-year capital investment plan by $500 million to $65.5 billion, which matters to shareholders because it sets the earnings outlook and the scale of planned spending.
Q4 2025 GAAP net income was $264 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, versus $0.38 in Q4 2024; non-GAAP EPS was $0.45 versus $0.40.
Full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS was $1.76, up 9% from $1.62 in 2024; GAAP EPS was $1.60 versus $1.58.
2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance is reiterated at at least the midpoint of $1.89-$1.91, which the company says would be 8% growth over 2025.
10-year capital plan raised by $500 million to $65.5 billion of planned investment for 2026 through 2035, including electric transmission.
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