Entergy Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
ETR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 63.3% earnings payout ratio & 39.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.7x interest coverage & 1.0x current ratio. 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.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 63.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 39.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 20.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 2.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Current Ratio: 1.0xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout 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
2.26%
Annual Dividend
$2.52
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
63.27%
FCF Payout Ratio
39.15%
Stock Price
$111.59
52-Week Range
$79.40 – $118.45
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ETR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ETR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 1, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 1, 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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