X0508 4 2026-02-19 0 0001130310 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC CNP 0001772812 Ryan Jason Michael 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 EVP, Reg. Svcs. & Gov. Affairs 0 Common Stock 2026-02-19 4 A 0 69271 0 A 244837 D Common Stock 2026-02-19 4 F 0 23868 42.64 D 220969 D Common Stock 2026-02-19 4 F 0 7813 42.64 D 213156 D Common Stock 3838 I By Savings Plan Vesting of performance shares awarded in 2023 under the Issuer's long-term incentive plan (the "Plan"). Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of performance shares. Shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Total includes previous awards under the Plan of (i) 3,139 RSUs vesting in February 2027, (ii) 6,568 RSUs vesting in two equal installments in February 2027 and 2028, and (iii) 13,666 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in February 2027, 2028, and 2029. The above awards shall vest (a) upon continued employment with the Issuer through the respective vesting date, (b) in the event of earlier disability or death, or (c) on a full or pro-rata basis upon earlier retirement, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. All vesting is conditioned upon achievement of positive operating income for the year preceding the applicable vesting date except in the case of death or disability. Equivalent shares held in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Savings Plan. Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact 2026-02-23