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Entergy narrows 2026 EPS guidance; data-center growth and grid grants support upside

Nov 2, 2026, 6:43 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strengthened near-term earnings visibility from narrowed guidance, plus dividend growth and favorable grid-regulatory developments (Google data-center demand, DOE grants) support earnings trajectory and equity valuation. Risks include higher interest expense and weather volatility, but positive catalysts likely drive a near-term bounce.

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Entergy reported Q3 2026 earnings of $940 million, or $1.98 per share, and narrowed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.35–$4.45. Highlights include Google’s expansion with Entergy Arkansas, $14 million in DOE grid grants, and a 6% dividend increase. The mix of load growth, regulatory progress, and resilience investments suggests modest near-term upside for ETR.

  • Narrowed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.35–$4.45.
  • Q3 2026 EPS (GAAP/adjusted) $1.98.
  • Google expansion at Entergy Arkansas could lift data-center load.
  • DOE grants $14 million to Entergy utilities for grid reliability.
  • Dividend increased to 68 cents per share, up 6%.

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