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UtilitiesEntergy Corporation · Regulated Electric · $51B
What is Entergy Corporation?
Entergy Corporation is a large-cap regulated utility serving roughly three million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with a generating fleet spanning nuclear, gas, coal, hydro, and solar sources.
Entergy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity through its Utility segment, while its Entergy Wholesale Commodities segment manages nuclear plant ownership, operation, and decommissioning. The company also distributes natural gas in parts of its service territory and sells wholesale power to utilities, cooperatives, and trading organizations.
Entergy was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Regulated electric distribution across four southern states
- Nuclear power generation and plant decommissioning services
- Natural gas distribution
- Wholesale energy sales to utilities and power cooperatives
Is ETR a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates ETR as Below Average overall.
Entergy's Growth and Valuation pillars both carry Good labels, suggesting the company's expansion trajectory and current pricing compare reasonably well within the utilities sector. Quality and Moat land at Neutral, reflecting a stable but undifferentiated regulated business.
The Risk pillar is rated Weak, which is the most notable drag on ETR's composite score and warrants careful attention from long-term investors.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does ETR pay dividends?
Yes — Entergy Corporation pays a dividend.
Entergy pays a regular dividend, consistent with the income-oriented tradition of regulated utilities. The dividend is supported by predictable rate-regulated cash flows from its multi-state service territory. Investors seeking utility income often evaluate ETR alongside its regional peers.
When does ETR report earnings?
Entergy Corporation reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Results have generally reflected the dynamics of a regulated utility — steady revenue tied to approved rates, offset by capital-intensive infrastructure investment and ongoing nuclear decommissioning costs. Growth pillar strength suggests the company has maintained a constructive trajectory relative to sector peers.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Entergy's investor relations page directly.
ETR Price History
+151.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Entergy Corporation?
Based on Entergy Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Entergy Corporation do?
Entergy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to about three million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It also operates nuclear power plants through its wholesale commodities segment and distributes natural gas in parts of its service area.
Does ETR pay dividends?
Yes, Entergy pays a regular dividend. As a regulated utility, it generates relatively predictable cash flows that support consistent dividend payments. Investors should check Entergy's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.
When does ETR report earnings?
Entergy reports on a standard quarterly schedule. Specific upcoming dates are not covered by our data source — visit Entergy's investor relations page for the confirmed earnings calendar.
Is ETR a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates ETR as Below Average overall. Growth and Valuation pillars are rated Good, but a Weak Risk rating weighs on the composite. Whether ETR fits your portfolio depends on your income needs and risk tolerance. Pro members can view the full pillar breakdown.
Is ETR overvalued?
ETR's Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting its current pricing is not stretched relative to sector peers. That said, valuation should be considered alongside the Weak Risk rating. The complete metrics are available to Pro members on UQS Score.
What is ETR's market cap bracket?
Entergy Corporation is classified as a large-cap utility, reflecting its scale as one of the larger regulated electric utilities operating in the southern United States.
Is ETR a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, ETR's Below Average UQS Score reflects mixed fundamentals — reasonable growth and valuation offset by elevated risk. Regulated utilities can offer stability, but the Weak Risk pillar is a factor long-term investors should weigh carefully.
What sector does ETR belong to?
Entergy Corporation belongs to the Utilities sector. It operates as a regulated electric utility, a sub-segment known for rate-controlled revenues and capital-intensive infrastructure. Explore other [top utilities stocks](/sector/utilities) on UQS Score.
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ETR — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 47.7 | 44.5 | 47.0 | 71.9 | 6.3 | 62.9 | -1.8 |
| May 10, 2026 | 49.5 | 31.5 | 47.0 | 71.4 | 39.0 | 64.9 | 0.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 49.5 | 31.5 | 47.0 | 71.4 | 39.0 | 64.8 | +1.4 |
| May 7, 2026 | 48.1 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.8 | 6.6 | 63.4 | +0.1 |
| May 4, 2026 | 48.0 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.8 | 6.6 | 62.5 | +0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 47.9 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.5 | 6.6 | 62.1 | -0.1 |
| May 2, 2026 | 48.0 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.5 | 6.6 | 62.8 | +0.2 |
| May 1, 2026 | 47.8 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 70.8 | 6.6 | 62.2 | 0.0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 47.8 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.1 | 6.6 | 62.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 47.8 | 46.1 | 47.0 | 71.1 | 6.6 | 62.2 | 0.0 |
ETR — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 44.5/100 (25%)Entergy Corporation has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 71.9/100 (20%)Entergy Corporation demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 6.3/100 (15%)Entergy Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 62.9/100 (15%)Entergy Corporation trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 47/100 (25%)Entergy Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ETR.
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How is the ETR UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Entergy Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Entergy Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Entergy Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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