Entergy Corporation (ETR)

Entergy's stock price has seen significant movement over the past six months, increasing by 40.71% from October 3, 2024, to October 2, 2025, and was up 43.44% over the past 12 months as of October 3, 2025. Google announced a $4 billion investment to build a data center in Arkansas, which will be powered by Entergy, and Scotiabank upgraded Entergy's rating to "Sector Outperform" with a price target of $105.00. Morgan Stanley maintained an "Equal-Weight" rating but lowered its price target to $85.00. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $109.00 price objective. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target to $103.00, maintaining an "Overweight" rating. A Louisiana regulator approved Entergy's plan to power a large Meta data center. Keybanc increased its price target to $96.00, and Mizuho raised its price target to $97.00, while insider Haley Fisackerly sold 4,463 shares. Entergy reported its Q2 2025 earnings, beating estimates, and outlined a $40 billion capital plan. Raymond James Financial initiated coverage with a "market perform" rating. A quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share was paid to investors of record on August 13, 2025.

Demand for Entergy's electricity is seasonal, peaking during the summer and winter months. Mild weather conditions during these periods can lead to reduced power sales and lower revenues and earnings.

Entergy Corporation operates as a holding company with five regulated integrated utilities, generating and distributing electricity to approximately 3 million customers. The company's sector is Utilities, specifically Utilities - Regulated Electric. Entergy generates electricity through a mix of natural gas, nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and solar power, and also distributes natural gas in certain areas. The company engages in energy marketing and trading, and natural gas transportation, and was formerly the second-largest nuclear owner in the U.S., providing decommissioning services.

Entergy's operations are concentrated in the Deep South of the United States, serving customers in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, including the City of New Orleans.

Entergy has maintained a positive brand reputation, particularly in areas of sustainability and community engagement. The company was recognized in the top 100 companies by JUST Capital and CNBC's JUST 100 Ranking and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. Entergy contributes over $100 million in economic benefits annually through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, including donating $3 million to help customers with energy costs and supporting education and affordable housing initiatives. The company has also highlighted its "Resilience and Renewal" efforts, marking 20 years of progress since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Entergy's stock ownership is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold a significant portion, with approximately 78.78% or 52.01% according to another source, of the company's stock, while insiders own about 0.22%, and public companies and individual investors hold around 21.00% or 26.77%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp, among others.