CNP Option Overview
CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) options traded 9.01K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 2.17K, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 21.3%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $42.25, 2.9% above the $41.05 close.
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CNP Options FAQ
How actively are CNP options traded?
245 calls and 8.77K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 9.01K contracts in total. Open interest was 48.38K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 2.29K contracts per day. The CNP option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is CNP implied volatility high right now?
CenterPoint Energy IV rank is 5, so its 30-day implied volatility of 21.3% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 13.5% on Dec 22, 2025 to 160.6% on Oct 16, 2026. See the CNP implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the CNP put/call ratio?
The CenterPoint Energy put/call volume ratio was 35.79 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.91. The CNP open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is CNP max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for CenterPoint Energy options about one week from expiration was $42.25, 2.9% above the $41.05 close. The CNP max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is CNP's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 24.2%, options price a move of about ±$1.37 (±3.3%) over the next week, a range of roughly $39.68 to $42.42 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The CNP expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.