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Entergy Corporation ETR

Electric Services · SIC 4911 · Vertical: Electric Services (SIC 4911)

111.90USD+2.74% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged in power generation and delivery to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Annual revenues were 12.9 bn USD in 2025, and the company serves about 3.1 million Utility customers. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported adjusted EPS of 1.03 USD and affirmed 2026 guidance of 4.25-4.45 USD per share.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Entergy Corporation (ETR) stock was 111.90 USD (+2.74% on the day), with market capitalisation 51.2 bn USD, P/E 28.4 on diluted EPS of 3.93 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 2.22%, beta 0.33, 52-week range 91.19–117.91 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2026): revenue of 3.2 bn USD (+12.0% YoY), net income of 390.8 m USD (+7.8% YoY), diluted EPS 0.83 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
51.2 bn USD
shares as of 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
28.4
Diluted EPS TTM 3.93 · TTM to 31 Mar 2026
E/P (TTM)
3.52%
TTM to 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
2.22%
DPS 12m 2.48
Beta (2y)
0.33
Volatility (1y) 21%
52-week range
91.19117.91

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
69.9
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
101.34 – 111.96
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.99 · band width 10.0%
SMA 50 / 200
104.65 / 107.73
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.88 / 1.38
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+11.0%−1.1%+12.1 pp—
3 months+4.7%−0.5%+5.2 pp—
6 months−0.9%+4.4%−5.3 pp—
Year to date+21.1%+12.3%+8.7 pp—
1 year+16.3%+13.5%+2.7 pp+2.2%
3 years+127.9%+76.4%+51.5 pp+51.2%
5 years+114.7%+63.7%+51.0 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−16.8%
30 Apr 2026 → 28 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−29.4%
20 Apr 2022 → 02 Oct 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+16.5%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q1 2026 · 31 Mar 2026

Revenue
3.2 bn USD
+12.0% YoY
Net income
390.8 m USD
+7.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.83
+1.2% YoY
net / operating
12.3% / 18.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Revenue3.0 bn3.4 bn2.7 bn2.8 bn3.3 bn3.8 bn3.0 bn3.2 bn
Operating income617.6 m1.1 bn669.6 m700.1 m837.4 m1.1 bn545.7 m572.2 m
Depreciation & amortisation559.6 m553.8 m566.8 m568.9 m579.2 m582.7 m574.8 m598.9 m
Interest expense289.6 m295.1 m298.9 m329.8 m322.1 m324.9 m359.9 m379.7 m
Pre-tax income85.4 m861.2 m398.1 m462.5 m610.4 m903.7 m294.7 m478.6 m
Income tax33.6 m215.5 m110.9 m100.0 m138.4 m205.3 m54.2 m87.8 m
Net income51.7 m645.8 m287.2 m362.4 m472.0 m698.4 m240.5 m390.8 m
Diluted EPS0.111.500.66 ≈0.821.051.530.52 ≈0.83
Operating cash flow1.0 bn ≈1.6 bn ≈1.4 bn536.2 m1.3 bn ≈2.1 bn ≈1.2 bn829.0 m
Capex1.2 bn ≈1.1 bn ≈1.6 bn1.7 bn2.0 bn ≈1.9 bn ≈2.1 bn2.3 bn
Dividends paid241.3 m ≈241.7 m ≈257.7 m258.2 m258.5 m ≈267.9 m ≈289.5 m292.9 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 92 percentile of its own 36-quarter history (min 5.4, median 10.2, max 42.4; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue11.0 bn10.9 bn10.1 bn11.7 bn13.8 bn12.1 bn11.9 bn12.9 bn
Revenue YoY−0.6%−1.2%−7.0%+16.1%+17.2%−11.7%−2.2%+9.0%
Net income848.7 m1.2 bn1.4 bn1.1 bn1.1 bn2.4 bn1.1 bn1.8 bn
Net income YoY+106.2%+46.3%+11.9%−19.4%−1.4%+113.6%−55.0%+67.1%
Diluted EPS4.636.306.905.542.685.552.453.91
Diluted EPS YoY+103.1%+36.1%+9.5%−19.7%−51.6%+107.1%−55.9%+59.6%
net %7.7%11.4%13.7%9.5%8.0%19.4%8.9%13.7%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable2.4 bn2.1 bn-2.5 bn-146.3 m-349.8 m-2.5 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.9 bn USD
Financial debt
28.6 bn USD
Net debt
26.6 bn USD
Equity
17.0 bn USD
Total assets
71.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.68x
Current ratio
0.74x
ROE
11.0%
ROA
2.6%
FCF margin
-19.6%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
12.1 bn
2024
11.9 bn
2025
12.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
2.6 bn
2024
2.7 bn
2025
3.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.2 bn
2025
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
4.7 bn ≈
2024
4.9 bn ≈
2025
5.5 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
1.7 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
-690.5 m
2024
381.0 m
2025
498.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
2.4 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
5.55
2024
2.45
2025
3.91

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
424.8 m
2024
431.6 m
2025
450.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
2.17
2024
2.30
2025
2.44

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
132.5 m
2024
859.7 m
2025
1.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
1.4 bn
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2024verified

Current assets
2023
3.7 bn
2024
4.4 bn
2025
5.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
418.5 m
2024
423.8 m
2025
481.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
374.1 m
2024
367.6 m
2025
367.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
59.7 bn
2024
64.8 bn
2025
71.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.9 bn
2025
2.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
1.1 bn
2024
927.3 m
2025
657.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
23.0 bn
2024
26.6 bn
2025
27.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
6.4 bn
2024
6.1 bn
2025
7.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
14.7 bn
2024
15.2 bn
2025
17.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
4.3 bn
2024
4.5 bn
2025
5.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.4 bn
2024
4.8 bn
2025
7.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-146.3 m ≈
2024
-349.8 m ≈
2025
-2.5 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-4.6 bn
2024
-5.8 bn
2025
-7.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
243.0 m
2024
2.1 bn
2025
3.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
918.2 m
2024
981.7 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-2.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
5.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
20.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
67.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
17.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
5.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
59.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
13.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
-10.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
40.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
EBIT margin
23.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
13.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
FCF margin
-21.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Returns

ROE
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROA
2.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROIC
5.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROCE
4.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
63.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Balance sheet

Net debt
29.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
5.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Debt / equity
1.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Interest coverage
2.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
5.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Capital expenditure
8.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Free cash flow
-2.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
FCF conversion
-157.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Cash conversion
100.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
51.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Enterprise value
80.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
28.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
28.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Earnings yield
3.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
3.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/S
3.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBIT
26.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/Sales
6.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-5.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026

3 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 33 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score < 40 · (margin_of_safety <= -0.25 & agreement in ['high', 'medium'])

Closing price

111.90 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 51.2 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
51.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
28.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
P/B
3.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
ROE
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2026
Net margin
13.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Mar 2026

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Mar 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Mar 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Mar 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 01 May 2026
verified 2547derived 182

Score by group

  • Balance sheet34
  • Valuation8
  • Quality38
  • Growth57
  • Returns41

Estimated value range

Low
47.70
USD per share
Mid
69.57
USD per share
High
94.05
USD per share
Price: 111.90 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -37.8% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -60.8% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: medium · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 32.06 – 94.22 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)32.06 – 43.12 (Mid 36.78)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA47.70 – 94.22 (Mid 69.57)
    10 companies used · median multiple 11.2x · quartiles 9.4x – 13.3x
    AEP, CEG, CNP, D, EIX, ES, NEE, NRG, SO, VST
  • Peers: P/E79.66 – 94.05 (Mid 85.85)
    11 companies used · median multiple 21.8x · quartiles 20.2x – 23.9x
    AEP, CEG, CNP, D, ES, FE, NEE, NRG, PPL, SO, VST
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Electric Services (SIC 4911)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 33/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality5.4%15 (vs peers)6%
Net margin · Quality13.6%62 (vs peers)6%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-2.0%0 (on a fixed band)6%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth13.4%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet5.4x45 (vs peers)13%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet2.2x20 (on a fixed band)11%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.0x32 (on a fixed band)4%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation28.4x0 (vs peers)13%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation14.8x18 (vs peers)11%
Dividend yield · Returns2.2%25 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns63.0%78 (on a fixed band)6%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet34/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth57/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality38/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns41/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation8/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

ENTERGY CORP /DE/ (ETR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-03-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 12.9 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.0%; net margin 13.6%; ROE 11.1%; net debt/EBITDA 5.4x.

The estimated value range is 47.70–94.05 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 69.57 USD, the price of 111.90 USD leaves a potential of -37.8% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -60.8% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 33/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 13.4%
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 63.0%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: 5.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -2.0%
  • Interest coverage: 2.2x
  • P/E (TTM): 28.4x
  • EV/EBITDA: 14.8x
  • Dividend yield: 2.2%
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Versus the vertical median

Electric Services (SIC 4911) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 13 companies

Only companies with a capitalisation between 6.2 bn and 396.3 bn (within 8× of the company's); 39 of the vertical were left out.

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
28.4x
vertical median 21.7x
above median (+31.1%)
EV/EBITDA
14.8x
vertical median 11.5x
above median (+29.0%)
P/S
3.9x
vertical median 2.9x
above median (+35.2%)
P/B
3.0x
vertical median 2.3x
above median (+25.9%)
ROE
11.1%
vertical median 11.3%
at median
Net margin
13.6%
vertical median 11.6%
above median (+17.4%)
EBIT margin
23.1%
vertical median 22.5%
at median
Revenue YoY
9.0%
vertical median 9.8%
below median (−8.2%)
Net debt/EBITDA
5.4x
vertical median 5.2x
at median
Dividend yield
2.2%
vertical median 3.1%
below median (−29.3%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
NEENextera Energy Inc184.4 bn22.515.6%31.5%+9.8%+3% / +51%
SOSouthern Co105.0 bn23.911.3%14.5%+10.6%+2% / +31%
CEGConstellation Energy Corporation87.1 bn24.015.3%11.1%+8.3%−33% / +103%
AEPAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.70.3 bn19.012.8%16.9%+10.9%+4% / +62%
DDominion Energy, Inc61.3 bn20.610.5%16.9%+14.2%+11% / +54%
ETREntergy Corp51.2 bn28.411.1%13.6%+9.0%+16% / +128%
VSTVistra Operations Company LLC40.4 bn19.943.1%11.6%+3.0%−33% / +240%
FEFirstenergy Corp27.3 bn25.78.4%6.9%+12.0%−1% / +28%
PPLPPL Corp26.9 bn21.88.3%13.1%+6.9%−3% / +37%
CNPCenterpoint Energy Inc26.8 bn25.29.6%11.4%+8.3%+3% / +45%
ESEversource Energy26.5 bn18.29.1%10.4%+13.8%+5% / +19%
EIXEdison International23.7 bn6.520.8%19.6%+9.8%+4% / −8%
NRGNRG Energy, Inc17.5 bn21.623.8%2.6%+9.2%−51% / +74%
TLNTalen Energy Corporation14.2 bn—-16.7%-6.4%+22.0%−17% / +470%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ETR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
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Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
61.82
Total return -43% · Per year -43%
109.67
Total return 0% · Per year 0%
165.69
Total return 51% · Per year 51%
3 years
52.40
Total return -49% · Per year -20%
105.28
Total return 0% · Per year 0%
175.71
Total return 65% · Per year 18%
5 years
44.40
Total return -53% · Per year -14%
101.07
Total return 1% · Per year 0%
186.34
Total return 80% · Per year 13%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 26.32
  • Net margin± 18.42
  • Annual revenue growth± 16.13
  • Annual dilution± 1.55

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (02 Nov 2026), 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged in power generation and delivery to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas 1. Annual revenues were 12.9 bn USD in 2025, and the company serves about 3.1 million Utility customers 1. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported adjusted EPS of 1.03 USD and affirmed 2026 guidance of 4.25-4.45 USD per share 2.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a large base of regulated customers and a strong position in integrated utility operations across four states 1.
  • A diversified generation portfolio with nuclear, hydro, solar and gas gives operational flexibility 1.
  • Reaffirmed 2026 guidance in the second quarter shows disciplined execution 2.

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on regulatory decisions can delay cost recovery and reduce returns 1.
  • The company depends on capital market access, and financing costs rose through higher interest expense in Parent & Other 12.
  • System Energy depends almost entirely on sales to affiliated companies for its revenue 1.

Opportunities

  • Growth in data center demand could expand the regulated asset base if projects are completed on schedule 1.
  • Public grants, such as the Texas reliability grant, could lower investment cost without burdening customers 2.
  • Investment in clean energy and the grid could support long-term growth if approved by regulators 12.

Threats

  • Storms and other extreme weather could create restoration costs that are hard to recover through rates 1.
  • Changes in legislation or policy could reduce sales or alter cost recovery rules 1.
  • Nuclear regulation and safety risks could generate significant additional costs 1.

Risks

  • Delayed or disallowed cost recoveryhigh

    Regulatory proceedings can be lengthy and appealed, and costs found imprudent may be disallowed, reducing returns 1.

  • Nuclear riskhigh

    Operating nuclear plants involves operational, fuel, decommissioning and potential incident-related financial obligations 1.

  • Access to capitalmedium

    A credit rating downgrade or market disruption could make financing more expensive and limit investment 1.

  • Concentration on data center customersmedium

    Investments tied to a small number of data center customers could become a vulnerability if demand declines 1.

  • Climate and security risksmedium

    Climate change, cyber attacks and natural disasters could disrupt infrastructure and raise insurance costs 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If approved investments are completed on time, the regulated asset base could grow and support earnings in coming years 12.
  • Reaffirmed 2026 guidance and the grants obtained suggest operational execution could remain solid 2.
  • Diversified generation and interest in clean energy could support the company's position in the energy transition 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If regulators limit cost recovery, returns could fall below expectations, especially during periods of rising costs 1.
  • Higher financing costs and equity issuance could dilute per-share earnings and reduce financial flexibility 12.
  • Extreme weather or a nuclear incident could generate expenses not covered by insurance or rates 1.

What to watch

  • Adjusted EPS guidance for 2026 and quarterly resultsQ3 2026
  • Regulatory decision on Entergy Arkansas rate case filing2026
  • Trend in financing costs and credit rating2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (02 Nov 2026), 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

The strategy focuses on operating and growing the utility business, keeping customer costs as low as possible while investing in reliability, resilience and clean energy 1. At its June 2026 investor day management updated the growth story, and the second quarter release reported progress across customer, operational, regulatory and financial areas 2. Entergy completed a 2.175 bn USD common stock offering with a forward component 2.

The natural gas distribution businesses of Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana were sold on 1 July 2025, so the company's operations are now concentrated in electricity 1. Sales show seasonality with the peak in the third quarter, and major industrial customers in petroleum refining and chemicals account for a large part of volume 1.

Market context

Entergy operates in regulated markets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, where rates are set through state commission and FERC proceedings 1. Authorized returns on equity for Entergy Arkansas range from 9.15 to 10.15 percent, and some subsidiaries use formula rate plans that adjust rates annually 1. Wholesale activity is tied to the MISO market 1.

Demand is supported by large-scale data centers, for which the company is building new capacity 1. Residential customers contribute 37.7 percent of electric revenue, and industrial customers 28.2 percent, while industrial customers account for 42.9 percent of sales volume 1.

Trends

  • Infrastructure investment and demand growthmixed

    Rising demand and grid investment could support the regulated asset base, but could also lead to more frequent rate cases and customer resistance 1.

  • Data centersmixed

    Data center projects could add growth, but depend on a limited number of customers and on timely completion of generation and transmission projects 1.

  • Rising costsheadwind

    Inflation, higher tariffs and high fuel prices could increase pressure on customers and delay cost recovery 1.

  • Legislative support for investmenttailwind

    Laws such as the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act could simplify cost recovery for generation and transmission investment if they remain stable 1.

Competitive position

Entergy largely operates as a regulated monopoly in its service areas, so competitive pressure comes mainly from the regulatory framework and from distributed energy alternatives 1. Over the longer term, falling costs of efficiency and distributed energy technologies could reduce sales 1.

The analyzed sources do not identify US-listed competitors for direct comparison; the competitive position described relates mostly to regulation and cost of capital 1.

  • Other regional regulated utilities

    The sources do not name individual competitors, so a direct comparison cannot be supported from these texts.

  • Distributed energy and efficiency providers

    Distributed energy technologies could reduce customer sales, as described in the risk factors.

  • MISO market operator

    MISO influences capacity sales and transmission costs; it is a market operator rather than a competitor.

  • Other generation developers

    Competition for generation and transmission projects is not detailed in the sources used.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Entergy Corporation · 19 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Entergy Corporation · 29 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.