Grab This Affordable Energy Stock at a Better Price Than Director Fitch

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On August 17, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Director Laurie Lee Fitch purchased 1,000 shares of the company’s stock for a total investment of $40,700, translating to $40.70 per share. In contrast, shares of CenterPoint Energy (CNP) were trading as low as $38.72 per share on Monday, offering a 4.9% discount compared to Fitch’s purchase price. Currently, Fitch’s investment is at a 4.3% loss when accounting for $0.24 per share in dividends received since the purchase.

CNP’s stock has a 52-week range of $36.605 to $45.26, with a recent trading price around $38.69. The company’s current annualized dividend is $0.96 per share, with the latest dividend ex-date being August 20, 2026. According to ETF Channel, CNP comprises 6.30% of the Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF, which has declined approximately 2% on Monday.

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