CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $15,001–$50,000 of CenterPoint Energy stock on September 15 from his traditional IRA, alongside sales of several other holdings.
• CenterPoint shares opened at $36.63, near their one-year low, while the company reported quarterly EPS of $0.40, exceeding estimates, and maintained 2026 EPS guidance of $1.89–$1.91.
• CenterPoint declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, equivalent to a 2.6% annualized yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $44.93.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. NYSE: CNP. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in CenterPoint Energy stock on September 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "KEVIN HERN TRADITIONAL IRA" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy NYSE: DVN on 9/14/2026.

CenterPoint Energy Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of CenterPoint Energy stock opened at $36.63 on Tuesday. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $36.49 and a one year high of $45.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 0.97. The stock's 50-day moving average is $40.12 and its 200 day moving average is $41.98. The firm has a market cap of $24.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.55, a PEG ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 0.46.

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.12 billion. CenterPoint Energy had a return on equity of 11.10% and a net margin of 11.61%.During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.29 earnings per share. CenterPoint Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.890-1.910 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. will post 1.91 EPS for the current year.

CenterPoint Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.24 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 19th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. CenterPoint Energy's dividend payout ratio is presently 56.47%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CNP has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Wolfe Research restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $49.00 target price on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a report on Friday, September 11th. Wall Street Zen raised CenterPoint Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Evercore set a $43.00 price objective on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of CenterPoint Energy from $39.00 to $38.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 18th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CenterPoint Energy currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $44.93.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CNP. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in CenterPoint Energy in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC purchased a new position in CenterPoint Energy during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 49.6% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 709 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC raised its stake in CenterPoint Energy by 165.0% in the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 734 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 457 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MidFirst Bank purchased a new stake in shares of CenterPoint Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

CenterPoint Energy Company Profile

CenterPoint Energy, Inc NYSE: CNP is an energy delivery company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Its primary businesses include electric transmission and distribution and natural gas distribution, with operations focused on delivering energy to residential, commercial and industrial customers rather than producing most of the energy it supplies.

CenterPoint operates electric utility infrastructure in the Houston metropolitan area and in southwestern Indiana. The company also provides natural gas distribution services in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ohio.

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