---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-087279"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNP"
cik: "0001130310"
company_name: "CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-28T10:15:27+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T10:20:08.500200+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CenterPoint Q2 GAAP EPS $0.37, non-GAAP $0.40; raises 10-year capex plan to $66.7B

## Summary
- Q2 2026 GAAP EPS $0.37 vs $0.30 YoY; non-GAAP EPS $0.40 vs $0.29 YoY; net income $244M.
- 10-year capital plan increased by $1.2B to $66.7B (2026-2035) for large load and Houston Revitalization.
- Submitted ~17 GW in ERCOT Batch Zero; ~14 GW expected eligible as base/studied load, >65% above current peak.
- Reiterates 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance at least midpoint of $1.89-$1.91, representing 8% YoY growth.
- New large load connections forecast to reduce Houston Electric delivery charges by at least $5B over decade.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-087279
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNP
- cik: 0001130310
- company_name: CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T10:15:27+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000110465926087279/0001104659-26-087279-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130310/000110465926087279/tm2621002d1_8k.htm

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