Entergy initiates 2026 EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45

Reuters
Feb 12
Entergy initiates 2026 EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45

Overview

  • U.S. utility firm's Q4 EPS was $0.51, down from $0.65 in 2024

  • Full-year EPS rose to $3.91 from $2.45 in 2024

  • Company initiates 2026 EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45

Outlook

  • Entergy initiates 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45

Result Drivers

  • REGULATORY APPROVALS - Entergy's growth was supported by regulatory approvals for major projects and rate adjustments, including the Jefferson Power Station and West Bank 500 kV transmission project.

  • SERVICE AGREEMENTS - Significant electric service agreements with data centers and industrial customers drove growth, according to CEO Drew Marsh.

  • RETAIL SALES VOLUME - Higher retail sales volume, including weather impacts, contributed to earnings growth in 2025.

Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 EPS

$0.51

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 19 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Entergy Corp is $106.00, about 5.8% above its February 11 closing price of $100.20

  • The stock recently traded at 23 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 22 three months ago

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