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ETR

S&P 500
Neutral · 43/100

Entergy

Utilities
Electric Utilities

$112.20

1.0%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 37.3% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$50.88B

P/E

28.32x

Forward P/E (est.)

33.64x

ROE

10.5%

Revenue Growth

11.5%

EPS Growth

-15.8%

Profit Margin

13.6%

FCF Yield

15.4%

Debt / Equity

1.8x

ROIC

5.0%

Interest Coverage

3.18x

Current Ratio

0.96x

Dividend Yield

2.3%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

43/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what ETR's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. ETR trades near $112.20, around its 50-day average ($112.36) and 200-day average ($100.80). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 53 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. ETR's is $2.51 (~2.2% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month ETR found buyers near $104.93 (support) and sellers near $113.52 (resistance); its 52-week range is $80.11–$118.45. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.1× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Entergy (ETR) is a large-cap company in the Electric Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $50.88B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $12.95B in revenue.

Our model rates ETR Neutral (43/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

5.9%

Revenue moved from $10.30B in 2012 to $12.95B in 2025, a 5.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 11.5% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

42.0%

Operating Margin

24.7%

Net Margin

13.6%

ROE

10.5%

Entergy keeps about 13.6% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 42.0% gross margin and 24.7% operating margin. Return on equity is 10.5% and return on invested capital about 5.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$32.68B

Net Debt

$29.11B

Net Debt / EBITDA

9.09x

Debt / Equity

1.8x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.8x, and operating profit covers interest about 3.2x, with a current ratio of 1.0x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $32.68B of total debt against $3.57B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$5.15B

Free Cash Flow

-$2.53B

FCF Margin

-19.6%

In the latest year Entergy produced about $5.15B of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 15.4% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

28.32x

P/S

4.01x

P/B

2.37x

EV / EBITDA

14.63x

ETR trades at 28.3x trailing earnings (about 33.6x on estimated forward earnings), 4.0x sales, and 2.4x book value. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
28.3xExpensive
Forward P/E
33.6xExpensive
P/S ratio
4.0xExpensive
Revenue growth
11.5%Strong
EPS growth
-15.8%Weak
Gross margin
42.0%Average
Net margin
13.6%Strong
ROE
10.5%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How ETR stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), ETR ranks #25 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (28.3x P/E vs. 21.8x median) with a higher return on equity (10.5% vs. 10.4%) and faster revenue growth (11.5% vs. 9.0%).

P/E vs sector

28.3x

median 21.8x

ROE vs sector

10.5%

median 10.4%

Growth vs sector

11.5%

median 9.0%

Sector rank

#25

of 31 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
ETRThis stock28.3x11.5%Neutral· 43
VST23x15.7%Neutral· 55
EXC16.7x4.6%Neutral· 47
PEG17.6x19.0%Favorable· 69
WEC22.3x10.0%Neutral· 53
AEP19x11.4%Favorable· 64
EIX7.4x13.2%Favorable· 65
FE25.3x8.9%Weak· 38
Utilities median21.8x9.0%54/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianVSTEXCPEGWECAEPEIXFEETRP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$118.61$195.36

vs. $112.20 today · expected CAGR 1%12%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$14.50B$16.24B$18.19B$20.37B$22.82B
Net income$2.03B$2.27B$2.55B$2.85B$3.19B
EPS$4.43$4.97$5.56$6.23$6.98
Share price (low)$75.38$84.42$94.55$105.90$118.61
Share price (high)$124.15$139.05$155.74$174.43$195.36
CAGR (low–high)-33% / 11%-13% / 11%-6% / 12%-1% / 12%1% / 12%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for ETR:

  • Revenue is growing 11.5% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~15.4%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 2.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
Bear Case

The case against ETR:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 1.8x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.8x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: Entergy is a large-cap utilities business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 28.3x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (43/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.