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Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)

818 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CNP. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +53
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CNP

Based on 821 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CNP than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
821 hedge funds hold CNP right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+133 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

414 buying331 selling
Last quarter: 414 funds bought or added vs 331 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CNP position: 105 → 101 → 114 → 133. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
520 out of 821 hedge funds have held CNP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

124 → 105 → 101 → 114 → 133 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 105 → 101 → 114 → 133. A growing number of institutions are discovering CNP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 835 current holders: 566 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 821 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in CNP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CNP

In 2026 Q1, 414 hedge funds were net buyers of CNP (133 opened a new position, 281 added to an existing one), while 331 reduced or exited (251 trimmed, 80 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 56% of total institutional value in CNP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +53 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 821.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CNP

How many hedge funds hold CNP — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CNP vs. share price

Market Analysis: CNP

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CNP has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLU) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
CNP
-0.6%
XLU
-3.0%

CNP outperformed XLU by +2.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
CNP
+3.9%
XLU
+1.5%

Since the filing became public, CNP outperformed XLU by +2.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

52 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CNP
818 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 818 768 6.51%
13F Shares 658M 647M 1.64%
Total Value $25.13B $24.53B 2.42%
New Positions 132 114 +18
Increased Positions 280 262 +18
Closed Positions 82 86 -4
Reduced Positions 244 240 +4
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 10 8 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.11 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

818 + investors

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Top 25 CNP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Reaves W H & Co Inc 5.02% 7,003,120 $302.3M
2 Decade Renewable Partners LP 4.15% 142,268 $5.2M
3 Longboard Asset Management, LP 4.11% 5,516 $238K
4 Merewether Investment Management, LP 2.47% 2,952,405 $127.4M
5 Stack Financial Management, Inc 2.28% 719,100 $31.0M
6 Aventail Capital Group, LP 2.26% 1,092,392 $47.1M
7 Gallo Partners, LP 1.96% 23,711 $1.0M
8 Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co 1.73% 3,866,699 $166.9M
9 Ethos Capital Management, Inc. 1.57% 42,486 $1.8M
10 Energy Income Partners, LLC 1.47% 2,117,813 $91.4M
11 Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC 1.39% 9,255 $399K
12 Peak Financial Advisors LLC 1.34% 69,940 $3.0M
13 Teza Capital Management LLC 1.28% 8,075 $349K
14 Lincoln Capital Corp 1.25% 78,587 $3.4M
15 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP 1.03% 1,244,218 $53.7M
16 Dean Capital Management 0.96% 53,471 $2.3M
17 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.94% 2,052,324 $88.6M
18 Yaupon Capital Management LP 0.89% 657,493 $28.4M
19 Morton Community Bank 0.81% 86,805 $3.7M
20 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.73% 535,550 $23.1M
21 Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co Ltd 0.72% 166,612 $7.2M
22 Greenland Capital Management LP 0.66% 120,561 $5.2M
23 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.64% 105,894 $4.6M
24 Ti-Trust, Inc 0.63% 24,690 $1.1M
25 Entropy Technologies, LP 0.63% 314,808 $13.6M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CNP?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CNP than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CNP?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 414 funds bought or added vs 331 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CNP holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 821 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in CNP. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CNP?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 520 out of 821 hedge funds have held CNP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CNP has moved +3.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLU sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CNP has gained -0.6% vs -3.0% for XLU. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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