Entergy Corporation
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About Entergy Corporation
Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company primarily engaged in electric power production and retail electric distribution to approximately 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It operates as a holding company for five regulated, vertically integrated utilities that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity in the South Central United States. Entergy Corporation maintains a diversified generation portfolio that includes nuclear, natural gas, coal, and hydroelectric power plants, complemented by investments in renewable energy sources. The company ranks among the largest power producers in the country with substantial rate-regulated owned and leased generation capacity. In addition to its core regulated utility operations, Entergy Corporation participates in wholesale power marketing and trading, utilizing its assets to provide capacity and ancillary services to the regional grid. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy Corporation plays a vital role in delivering reliable energy infrastructure to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in its service territories.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.34%
Annual Dividend
$2.48
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
62.40%
FCF Payout Ratio
-39.15%
Stock Price
$102.52
52-Week Range
$75.57 – $107.93
Dividend Health Score
ETR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 62.4% earnings payout ratio & 20.5% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -39.1% fcf payout ratio & 2.7x interest coverage. The dividend has been growing at a 5.47% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
February 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 2, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.98%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.47%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
3.86%
3-Year Total Growth
19.02%
5-Year Total Growth
30.48%
10-Year Total Growth
46.11%
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