CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Options Statistics & Positioning

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 27.9%, an IV rank of 60 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$1.69 (±3.9%) move in CNP for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $40 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.21. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$43.83

52-week range

$36.04 – $45.45

ATM IV (30d)

27.9%

IV rank

60 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$1.69 (±3.9%)

Put/call OI

0.21

Call-heavy

Max pain

$40

↓ 8.7% below close

Next earnings

Jul 30, 2026

Most Active CNP Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
CNP $45 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$0.60	21.3%	27
CNP $42 put	Nov 20, 2026	133d	$1.45	22.6%	9
CNP $41 put	Nov 20, 2026	133d	$1.80	22.0%	4
CNP $42 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$2.40	28.0%	3
CNP $44 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.25	27.9%	3

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CNP Implied Volatility

27.9% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 60 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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CNP Open Interest

0.21 put/call OI ratio

15,991 calls and 3,282 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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CNP Max Pain

$40 max pain

8.7% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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CNP Gamma Exposure

$203.66M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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CNP Options Volume

54 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.38 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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CNP Most Active Options

$45 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded CNP contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

CNP's next expected earnings date is Jul 30, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.69 (±3.9%) move for the front expiration.

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CNP Options FAQ

When is CNP's next earnings date?

CNP's next expected earnings date is Jul 30, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.69 (±3.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is CNP options data on this page updated?

All CNP statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see CNP max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated CNP pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.