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Entergy (NYSE: ETR) director receives stock and deferred equity units

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DONALD KIRKLAND H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Entergy Corporation director Donald H. Kirkland reported compensation-related equity awards. He received 858 phantom stock units of Entergy common stock under the Service Recognition Program, with each unit economically equivalent to one share and vested at grant. These units will be settled in Entergy common shares after he leaves the Board.

He was also granted 221 equity units under Entergy's Director Stock Program, deferred as equity units that are each economically equivalent to one share of common stock and will be distributed in cash at the end of his selected deferral period. Following these awards, he directly holds 24,505 shares of Entergy common stock and 15,098 equity units.

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Insider DONALD KIRKLAND H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Equity Units 221 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 858 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Equity Units — 15,098 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 24,505 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects phantom stock units acquired under Entergy Corporation's Service Recognition Program and each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Entergy common stock. The phantom stock units are vested at the time of grant and will be settled in shares of Entergy common stock after separation of service from Entergy's Board of Directors. Includes 183 shares of Entergy common stock acquired pursuant to Entergy Corporation's dividend reinvestment plan. Quarterly grant of shares of Entergy common stock granted pursuant to Entergy's Director Stock Program deferred as equity units. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Entergy common stock and at the end of the deferral period selected by the reporting person, the units will be distributed in cash.
Phantom stock units granted 858 units Service Recognition Program, economically equivalent to Entergy common shares
Equity units granted 221 units Quarterly grant under Director Stock Program, deferred as equity units
Common shares held after grant 24,505 shares Direct holdings of Entergy common stock following reported transactions
Equity units held after grant 15,098 units Total equity units tied to Entergy common stock after new award
DRIP shares included 183 shares Shares acquired through Entergy’s dividend reinvestment plan included in total
phantom stock units financial
"Reflects phantom stock units acquired under Entergy Corporation's Service Recognition Program"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Service Recognition Program financial
"phantom stock units acquired under Entergy Corporation's Service Recognition Program"
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"Includes 183 shares of Entergy common stock acquired pursuant to Entergy Corporation's dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Director Stock Program financial
"Quarterly grant of shares of Entergy common stock granted pursuant to Entergy's Director Stock Program deferred as equity units"
equity units financial
"Director Stock Program deferred as equity units. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share"
A package sold to investors that bundles one or more company shares with the right to buy additional shares later, like a combo meal that pairs an entrée with a coupon for a future purchase. It gives immediate ownership plus a built‑in option to increase that ownership if the business does well. Investors care because units can offer extra upside but also signal future share dilution and affect trading liquidity and risk.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
DONALD KIRKLAND H

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ENTERGY CORPORATION LEGAL DEPARTMENT
639 LOYOLA AVENUE, 26TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70113

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENTERGY CORP /DE/ [ ETR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026A(1)858A$024,505(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Equity Units(3)06/01/2026A221 (3) (3)Common Stock221$015,098D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects phantom stock units acquired under Entergy Corporation's Service Recognition Program and each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Entergy common stock. The phantom stock units are vested at the time of grant and will be settled in shares of Entergy common stock after separation of service from Entergy's Board of Directors.
2. Includes 183 shares of Entergy common stock acquired pursuant to Entergy Corporation's dividend reinvestment plan.
3. Quarterly grant of shares of Entergy common stock granted pursuant to Entergy's Director Stock Program deferred as equity units. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Entergy common stock and at the end of the deferral period selected by the reporting person, the units will be distributed in cash.
/s/ Daniel T. Falstad, by power of attorney granted by the Reporting Person06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Entergy (ETR) director Donald H. Kirkland report in this Form 4?

Donald H. Kirkland reported equity-based compensation awards, not open-market trades. He received 858 phantom stock units and 221 deferred equity units tied to Entergy common stock as part of board programs, increasing his reported equity-linked holdings.

How many Entergy (ETR) phantom stock units did Donald H. Kirkland receive?

He received 858 phantom stock units under Entergy Corporation's Service Recognition Program. Each unit is economically equivalent to one share of Entergy common stock, vests at grant, and will be settled in shares after he separates from the Board of Directors.

What are the 221 equity units reported by Entergy (ETR) director Donald H. Kirkland?

The 221 equity units are a quarterly grant under Entergy's Director Stock Program, deferred as equity units. Each unit is economically equivalent to one share of Entergy common stock and will be paid out in cash at the end of the selected deferral period.

What are Donald H. Kirkland’s Entergy (ETR) share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported grants, Donald H. Kirkland directly holds 24,505 shares of Entergy common stock. This total includes 183 shares acquired through Entergy Corporation's dividend reinvestment plan, as noted in the filing’s footnotes.

How many equity units linked to Entergy (ETR) common stock does Donald H. Kirkland now hold?

Following the latest grant, he holds 15,098 equity units. These units are economically equivalent to Entergy common stock and are associated with the Director Stock Program, with distributions to be made in cash after the chosen deferral period.

Do these Entergy (ETR) Form 4 transactions involve open-market buying or selling?

No, the transactions are classified as grant or award acquisitions, not open-market trades. They reflect board compensation in the form of phantom stock units and deferred equity units tied to Entergy common stock rather than discretionary buying or selling.