Entergy Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported Q1 2023 earnings of $1.47 per share on an as-reported basis, up from $1.36 in Q1 2022. Adjusted earnings were $1.14 per share, down from $1.32 year-over-year. Total earnings reached $311 million compared to $276 million in the same quarter last year. Key highlights include projects to enhance transmission infrastructure and significant commitments to renewable energy. Entergy reaffirmed its 2023 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.55 to $6.85, showcasing confidence in long-term growth. However, earnings were impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and increased operational costs.

Entergy Corporation announces the continuation of its Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF), providing $1 million annually in grants to support environmentally beneficial projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Celebrating its 22nd year, the EIF has awarded nearly $42 million in total since its inception in 2001. The funding prioritizes projects that create significant environmental benefits, particularly those within Entergy's utility service area. Grants will be evaluated based on various criteria, including project quality and potential impacts. Proposals for funding must be submitted by May 31, 2023.

Entergy Corporation will release its first-quarter 2023 financial results on April 26, 2023, before the stock market opens. Following the announcement, there will be a live webcast at 10 a.m. Central Time featuring insights from key company executives, including CEO Drew Marsh and CFO Kimberly Fontan. Investors can tune in via Entergy's website or by phone. The presentation materials will also be available online before the market opens. Entergy, operating across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, serves approximately 3 million customers and has committed over $100 million annually to local community benefits since 2018. This emphasizes their ongoing investment in reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Entergy (NYSE:ETR) participated in the Louisiana State Capitol event alongside the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to launch the report titled 'A Modern History of Early Care and Education in Louisiana'. The report, funded by Entergy, evaluates the evolution of early childhood education (ECE) in Louisiana, highlighting significant progress and ongoing challenges.

In the early 2000s, Louisiana had only 27% of 4-year-olds enrolled in pre-kindergarten and ranked last in childcare access for 3-year-olds. The report outlines improvements in ECE, driven by collaborations with advocates and policymakers. Governor John Bel Edwards emphasized the state's historic budget investment in early childhood education, marking a pivotal shift in prioritizing children's educational needs.

Entergy Mississippi celebrates its 100th anniversary with initiatives to combat poverty and food scarcity in the state. The company has partnered with Extra Table to pack and donate meals, committing to provide 100,000 meals over the year, starting with a $100,000 donation funded by shareholders. Entergy volunteers packed 2,500 meal boxes to support families in need. Additionally, employees are contributing items to assist communities affected by recent tornadoes. Entergy Mississippi serves 461,000 customers across 45 counties and maintains competitive rates despite rising natural gas prices. The company emphasizes its role in community support through philanthropy and volunteerism, reflecting its mission to power life sustainably.