CNP: Financial results · Company disclosure

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions. On 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. Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. CenterPoint 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. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The information in the Press Release and the Supplemental Materials is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01, respectively. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release and the Supplemental Materials will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by CenterPoint Energy under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. (d) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release issued October 27, 2026 regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2026 earnings 99.2 Supplemental Materials regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2026 earnings 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL ta