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ETR·Entergy Corporation

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$115.36
Open
$113.89
Market Cap
52.29B
52W High
$118.45
Low
$113.89
P. Close
$115.05
P/E
29.02
52W Low
$80.35
Fwd P/E
22.70
DailyIQ Est.
$127.07
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
Entergy will report Q2 earnings later this month, with analysts projecting a modest net‑income increase and stable operating margins, indicating a likely steady earnings performance. UBS has lifted its price target to $138 from $129, citing the stronger earnings outlook and improved cash flow, implying that the market expects a modest upside if the guidance holds. The company’s recent grid‑resilience investments, highlighted by a $7.7 million community engagement campaign, suggest a strategic shift toward infrastructure spending that could raise capital requirements but also enhance long‑term reliability. However, analysts remain uncertain whether the equity raise will translate into sufficient growth, as some view the shares as potentially overvalued despite the capital infusion. Morgan Stanley’s target increase to $103 from $94 reflects confidence in the regulated utility business amid a broader sector decline, but the sector still shows a downside potential of over 11 % from current levels. BTIG’s recent price‑target cut to $126, while maintaining a buy rating, underscores a focus on sustainable growth and indicates that near‑term financials are unchanged, leaving room for upside if long‑term plans materialize. Insider sales of $575,000 in the last week may signal short‑term valuation concerns among key stakeholders, though no corporate action coincides with the sale. The combination of a forthcoming earnings report, upgraded price targets, and ongoing infrastructure spending will likely dominate market sentiment over the next 1–10 trading days. Traders should watch the Q2 earnings release for guidance confirmation, any regulatory filings on utility rates, and updates on capital allocation to gauge whether the equity raise and grid investments are being effectively monetized.
Earnings Summary
Entergy Corporation is a vertically integrated regulated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes power to roughly 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, while also selling wholesale electricity and providing nuclear decommissioning services. The company operates in the utilities sector, where stable cash flows and regulated rates underpin its earnings profile. In recent quarters, Entergy reported EPS of $0.66 in Q4 2024, $0.82 in Q1 2025, $1.05 in Q2 2025, and $1.53 in Q3 2025, each surpassing analyst expectations and reflecting a strong earnings momentum; revenue grew from $2.74 B in Q4 2024 to $3.81 B in Q3 2025, then dipped to $2.96 B in Q4 2025 before rising to $3.19 B in Q1 2026, with the Q4 2025 quarter missing the $2.95 B estimate. Historically, Entergy has delivered consistent EPS growth, with a 132 % increase from Q4 2024 to Q3 2025, and revenue growth of roughly 39 % over the same period; the firm has beaten earnings forecasts in all but the Q4 2025 quarter, where it fell short of guidance. Recent news highlights UBS’s upgrade of the price target to $138, a $7.7 M community engagement campaign, and a new grid‑resilience program that could influence future rate filings; the equity raise and ESG initiatives signal a focus on infrastructure and sustainability, while insider sales raise short‑term valuation concerns. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings release, any regulatory filings on rate adjustments, updates on grid‑resilience spending and its impact on margins, and any changes to renewable expansion or dividend policy, as these factors will shape the next earnings cycle.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.36$0.69$1.02$1.35$1.68Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.10 - -
Q1'26$0.84$0.86+2.3%
Q4'25$0.87$0.51-41.3%
Q3'25$1.43$1.53+6.7%
Q2'25$0.91$1.05+15.1%
Q1'25$0.69$0.82+19.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.7B$3.0B$3.3B$3.6B$4.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.6B - -
Q1'26$2.9B$3.2B+9.7%
Q4'25$2.9B$3.0B+0.3%
Q3'25 - $3.8B -
Q2'25 - $3.3B -
Q1'25 - $2.8B -

Market Data

ETR Stock Snapshot

ETR is currently trading at $115.05, giving Entergy Corporation a market cap of 52.29B and a P/E ratio of 29.0. Today's range spans $113.89–$115.36, with shares opening at $113.89 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year ETR has traded between $80.35 and $118.45 - the current price is +43.2% off the 52-week low and -2.9% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $122.74 (range $91.00–$138.00), implying upside of +6.7%.

Entergy Corporation (ETR) is a large-cap in Utilities with 52.29B in market cap, and the current setup is one of the cleaner bullish reads in the space. Technical score: 86/100 (BUY). Sentiment: bullish at 70/100. Price: $115.05 (near 52-week highs). The current P/E ratio stands at 29.0. The 52-week range of $80.35–$118.45 provides structural context - and the current technical/sentiment alignment is the type of setup that attracts both momentum and growth-oriented capital.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Utilities names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (86/100) and news sentiment (70/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $115.05 (near 52-week highs), ETR's position within the $80.35–$118.45 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.