Entergy Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Entergy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.1%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.8% per year. Entergy's return on equity is 10.1%, and it has net margins of 13.4%.
Key information
8.09%
Earnings growth rate
5.93%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities Industry Growth | 6.28% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.83% |
| Return on equity | 10.09% |
| Net Margin | 13.41% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
ETR: Gulf Coast Regulation And Data Center Plans Will Shape Future EPS Path
Analysts have lifted the Entergy price target by about $4, citing updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Entergy has leaned toward higher valuation assumptions, with a series of price target increases clustered around the latest earnings and guidance updates.ETR: Gulf Coast Regulation And Data Center Plans Will Shape Capital Deployment
Analysts have nudged the base case fair value estimate for Entergy up by $2 to $115.56, reflecting a series of price target increases that cite updated earnings estimates, reaffirmed long term guidance, and higher capital plans across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Entergy has been active, with multiple firms revisiting their models and price targets after the latest Q4 reporting cycle and updated guidance from the company.ETR: Gulf Coast Demand And Regulation Will Guide Data Center Capital Plans
Entergy's fair value estimate has moved from $109.15 to $113.56 as analysts lift price targets across the sector, citing updated earnings guidance, increased capital plans, and expectations for continued industrial and data center driven demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of price target revisions around Entergy, with most firms raising their targets and a smaller group trimming them.Entergy: Meta Deal Exemplifies Its Strong Growth Profile (Rating Downgrade)
Mar 29ETR: Gulf Coast Demand And Regulation Will Shape Future Data Center Outlook
The analyst price target for Entergy has been revised higher to $109.15 from $107.37, as analysts factor in updated Street targets and company guidance that points to steadier margins, a slightly different growth mix, and modestly higher assumed future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Entergy show a cluster of higher price targets, with most Street commentary focused on the company’s long term earnings outlook, capital plan, and exposure to industrial and data center demand in its service territories.ETR: Gulf Coast Demand And Regulation Will Shape Future Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Entergy in this update edges higher to about $107, with analysts pointing to refreshed Q4 earnings season estimates, reaffirmed long term EPS growth guidance, and an expanded 2026 to 2029 capital and sales growth plan as key supports for their outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious voices are both active around Entergy, with recent research pointing to updated earnings estimates, refreshed long term guidance, and a larger capital plan as key inputs into valuation and risk assessments.ETR: Gulf Coast Power Demand And Regulation Will Drive Future Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Entergy to $106.65 from $105.28, reflecting modestly higher assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E, partially offset by a slightly lower profit margin outlook, in step with a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Entergy clusters around a constructive view on earnings growth and customer demand, with a smaller group of cautious voices focused on valuation risks and regulatory execution.ETR: Gulf Coast Load Projects And Regulation Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Entergy slightly higher to about $105.28, reflecting a combination of modestly adjusted growth and margin assumptions, along with recent Street price target changes that have moved both up and down. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Entergy reflects a mix of supportive and cautious views, with price targets moving both higher and lower as analysts update their assumptions on growth, regulation, and customer demand.ETR: Gulf Coast Load Expansion And Supportive Regulation Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Entergy edges higher to about $105 per share as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a lower discount rate. This view is partly supported by recent research citing industrial and data center demand along with constructive state regulatory environments.ETR: Gulf Coast Load Growth And New Deals Will Support Premium Position
The analyst price target for Entergy has been lifted by about US$0.65, supported by analysts who cite continued industrial demand growth in its Gulf Coast service areas and an ongoing growth narrative tied to new large customer agreements. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes show a cluster of higher price targets on Entergy, with bullish analysts generally pointing to industrial demand in the Gulf Coast region and the company’s customer growth story as key supports for valuation.ETR: New Large-Load Deals And Dividend Increases Will Support Premium Position
The analyst price target for Entergy has edged higher to approximately $104, up modestly from about $103.60. Analysts point to the companys sector leading earnings growth trajectory and continued momentum from new customer deals and investment opportunities as support for a premium valuation.ETR: Ongoing Deals And Dividend Growth Will Drive Continued Premium Positioning
Entergy's analyst price target has increased by nearly $2 to $104. Analysts cite stronger earnings growth, ongoing deal activity, and constructive outlooks for load growth and investment opportunities as reasons for the increase.ETR: Uptick In Corporate Energy Demand Will Support Ongoing Premium Status
Entergy's analyst price target has increased by $10 to over $100 per share, as analysts cite continued earnings growth and recent company developments that support a sustained premium valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes reflect a generally positive outlook for Entergy, with several analysts raising price targets and highlighting the company's growth and valuation drivers.ETR: Sector Deals And Load Expansion Will Support Balanced Near-Term Outlook
Entergy's analyst price target has increased by approximately $4.48 to $102.46. Analysts point to continued strong earnings growth, constructive industry trends, and the company's ability to secure new partnership deals.Gulf South Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Resilience
Entergy's analyst price target increased from $95.08 to $97.98. Analysts cite strong earnings growth, recent high-profile partnerships, and anticipated investment opportunities as key drivers in supporting the higher valuation.Gulf South Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Resilience
The analyst fair value price target for Entergy was increased by $1 to $95.08. Analysts cite ongoing industrial sales strength, underappreciated nuclear assets, and robust sector performance as supporting factors for the upward revision.Gulf South Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Resilience
Analysts have raised Entergy’s price target to $94.08, citing the company’s strong nuclear portfolio, robust renewables and industrial demand growth, and consistent EPS outperformance, with the recent share pullback viewed as an attractive entry point. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite underappreciated long-term advantages of nuclear energy within Entergy’s generation portfolio.Gulf South Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Resilience
Analysts have raised Entergy’s price target to $93.13, citing its strong exposure to Gulf Coast industrial growth, rising AI-driven power demand, and robust long-term earnings growth, with the recent share pullback seen as a favorable entry point. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Entergy's strong positioning to benefit from ongoing industrial growth on the Gulf Coast, as well as rising AI-related power demand.Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) Shares Could Be 24% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Aug 31
Results: Entergy Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Aug 02Market Participants Recognise Entergy Corporation's (NYSE:ETR) Earnings
Jul 12The Return Trends At Entergy (NYSE:ETR) Look Promising
May 19Entergy's Baby Bonds: An Undervalued Opportunity From A Great Company
Mar 10Entergy Is Well Positioned And Fully Valued
Jan 11Entergy Is An Overvalued Utility: Sell, Hold, Or A Third Option?
Nov 12Entergy Corporation: Attractive Valuation, Earnings Growth From Data Center Deployment
Aug 08Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Entergy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 13,287 | 1,782 | -47 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 12,947 | 1,758 | -55 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 12,730 | 1,809 | -54 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 12,307 | 1,760 | -55 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 11,932 | 1,341 | -63 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 11,880 | 1,056 | -67 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 11,862 | 1,757 | -64 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 12,069 | 1,779 | -59 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 11,961 | 2,121 | -46 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 12,147 | 2,357 | -36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 12,695 | 1,475 | -29 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 13,318 | 1,369 | -26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 13,867 | 1,138 | -21 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 13,764 | 1,103 | -15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 13,214 | 1,256 | -14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 12,349 | 1,226 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 11,776 | 1,060 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 11,743 | 1,118 | 49 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 11,391 | 1,248 | -80 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 10,941 | 1,238 | 117 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 10,531 | 1,604 | 129 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 10,114 | 1,388 | 134 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 10,206 | 1,385 | 292 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 10,443 | 1,230 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 10,696 | 1,105 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 10,879 | 1,241 | 95 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 10,929 | 790 | 93 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 10,893 | 961 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 10,895 | 970 | 90 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 11,009 | 849 | 89 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 11,121 | 435 | 90 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 11,260 | 297 | 88 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 11,210 | 462 | 87 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 11,074 | 412 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 11,099 | -878 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 10,980 | -888 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 10,824 | -731 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 10,846 | -584 | 64 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 10,706 | 1,285 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 10,952 | 174 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 11,203 | -245 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 11,513 | -177 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 11,836 | -156 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 11,923 | 797 | 8 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ETR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ETR's current net profit margins (13.4%) are higher than last year (11.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ETR's earnings have grown by 8.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ETR's earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (8.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ETR earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) exceeded the Electric Utilities industry 10.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ETR's Return on Equity (10.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 21:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Entergy Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Nicholas Campanella | Barclays |
| James Thalacker | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |