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Entergy Corporation(ETR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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$102.8
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ETR

10/09/2026: ETR (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Entergy Corporation is a major regulated electric utility serving the Gulf Coast region. The company is known for its stable, rate-regulated business model, which provides predictable cash flows ideal for dividend-focused investors. Its primary opportunity lies in meeting the growing electricity demand from industrial expansion and grid modernization in its service territory. However, the company faces notable risks, particularly regarding infrastructure damage from severe weather and the complexities of multi-state regulatory environments. It is best suited for income-oriented or defensive investors who can look past potential short-term volatility caused by storm restoration costs and ongoing capital expenditure needs.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitEntergy is a mature utility company, not a high-growth technology or innovation-led firm.
Momentum investorWeak fitUtility stocks typically lack the rapid price appreciation cycles sought by momentum investors.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock is often valued as a stable utility play, offering steady returns rather than deep-value discounts.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of dividend payments attractive to income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a regulated utility, it provides lower volatility and essential services, suitable for defensive portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowRegulated utility revenues are generally stable, leading to lower stock price beta compared to the broader market.
Valuation riskMediumUtility valuations are sensitive to interest rate shifts, which impact the relative attractiveness of dividend yields.
Competition risk (Regional Utility)LowThe company operates in protected, regulated service territories with natural monopoly characteristics.
Business qualityStrongEntergy benefits from an essential service model with high barriers to entry.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company's commitment to shareholder returns via dividends is a core component of the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumLarge infrastructure projects and storm recovery efforts carry inherent budget and timeline management challenges.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 83.59%
Avg. Invested days 62
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ETR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ETR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+67.1%) and solid profitability (net margin 13.7%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -21.6%), moderate revenue growth (+9.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.22%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ETR's financial health is supported by solid efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 6.3% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ETR's strongest growth driver at +67.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+9.0%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-88.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 97.9% and approximately 97.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.22%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.86%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.39%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.62%
State Street Corp 5.36%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 5.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ETR generates approximately $299 of gross profit, $236 of operating income, and $-216 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.92%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ETR has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 49.12B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.29
1Y Target Price 122.12
Price to earnings Ratio 26.29
1Y Target Price 122.12
Volume (30-day avg) 3.0M shares
Beta 0.45
52 Weeks Range 89.25 - 117.74
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 89.25 - 117.74
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.46%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.91

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Regulated Utility OperationsGeneration, transmission, and distribution of electricity in AR, LA, MS, and TX.The vast majority of revenue comes from delivering electricity to residential and industrial customers at state-approved rates.
Geography: Gulf CoastService territory with high industrial concentration.The company's performance is tied to the health of the Gulf Coast economy and industrial energy demand.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 26.29
Forward PE 19.57
Enterprise Value 78.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.64
Enterprise Value 78.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.26
Shares Outstanding 477.78M
Shares Floating 464.48M
Shares Outstanding 477.78M
Shares Floating 464.48M
Percent Insiders 0.22
Percent Institutions 97.93

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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