Entergy (ETR) Stock News

Entergy (NYSE:ETR) has completed the previously announced sale of its natural gas distribution business to Delta Utilities, a New Orleans-based company backed by Bernhard Capital Partners. The transaction includes approximately 3,700 miles of natural gas pipelines and 2,200 miles of service lines serving about 204,000 customers in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas.

The deal has received all necessary regulatory approvals from the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council, and the New Orleans City Council. The transaction aligns with Entergy's strategic focus on its growing electric utility operations and investment in energy infrastructure.

Entergy Texas (ETR) has announced a quarterly dividend payment on its Series A Preferred Stock. The company will pay $0.3359375 per share to shareholders who hold the stock as of July 3, 2025. The dividend payment is scheduled for July 15, 2025. This regular dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to providing consistent returns to its preferred stockholders.

Entergy (ETR) reported significant achievements in 2024 during its 76th annual meeting. CEO Drew Marsh highlighted key business milestones including: new electric service agreements with hyperscale data center customers in Mississippi and Louisiana, deployment of over 700 megawatts of solar resources, and a $153 million economic impact through corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company's employees contributed 122,000 volunteer hours valued at over $4 million. Entergy executed a 2-for-1 stock split, delivered strong adjusted EPS growth in the top half of guidance, and increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 6%. The company also strengthened its credit metrics in 2024. As a founding partner of the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy's Impact 59 program awarded $3.5 million in grants to local nonprofits.

Entergy Corporation reported first quarter 2025 earnings of $0.82 per share on both as-reported and adjusted basis, compared to $0.18 (as-reported) and $0.54 (adjusted) in Q1 2024.

Key financial highlights:

• Utility business earned $490 million ($1.11 per share)
• Parent & Other reported loss of $(129) million ($(0.29) per share)
• Company affirmed 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.75 to $3.95

Notable achievements include:

• Completed $1.5 billion common stock offering
• Received EEI Emergency Response Award for Hurricane Francine restoration
• Entergy Texas secured approval for $137 million transmission investments
• Entergy Louisiana received approval for West Bank 230kV project

The improved quarterly performance was driven by higher retail sales volume, positive weather impacts, regulatory actions, and lower O&M costs, partially offset by higher interest and depreciation expenses.

Entergy has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a live webcast discussion at 10 a.m. Central time featuring Chair and CEO Drew Marsh and Executive VP & CFO Kimberly Fontan.

Investors can access the webcast through investors.entergy.com or dial in at 888-440-4149 (conference ID: 9024832). Presentation materials will be available on the company's website prior to market open, and an archived replay will be accessible on their Investor Relations website.

Entergy has released its 2024 Performance Report titled 'Energy for a better future,' highlighting key achievements and strategic plans. The company plans to invest $37 billion through 2028 to support growth, reliability, and resilience in the Gulf South region.

Key highlights include:

• Operating one of the cleanest large-scale power generation fleets in the US, with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
• Launching the Bill Toolkit in 2024 to help customers manage energy costs through efficiency initiatives
• Delivering an economic impact of $153.52 million across their service area, with employees contributing over 122,000 volunteer hours
• Achieving adjusted earnings per share of $3.65 in 2024, landing in the top half of their guidance range

Entergy has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment of $0.60 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 2, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of May 2, 2025.

This announcement continues the company's long-standing tradition of providing consistent shareholder returns, as Entergy has maintained uninterrupted dividend payments to shareholders since 1988.

Entergy announced key leadership changes as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Pete Norgeot will retire on May 1, 2025. Kimberly Cook-Nelson, 53, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, will succeed Norgeot, 60, as Chief Operating Officer.

John Dinelli, 55, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for nuclear operations, will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, reporting to Chair and CEO Drew Marsh.

Cook-Nelson, who joined Entergy in 1996, has led the company's four nuclear power plants since 2022. She holds an MBA, a master's in engineering management, and various professional certifications. Dinelli, with Entergy since 1991, currently oversees the ANO, Grand Gulf, River Bend, and Waterford 3 nuclear facilities.

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) has announced the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 15,568,863 shares of common stock at $83.50 per share. The company has entered into forward sale agreements with Morgan Stanley & Co. , Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Mizuho Markets Americas

The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,335,328 shares. Settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected by September 30, 2026. If Entergy chooses physical settlement, the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and commercial paper refinancing.