Entergy Q3 Earnings Rise to $1.98 a Share; Guidance Narrowed, Dividend Raised
Entergy's third-quarter profit rose 35.4% on higher retail sales and favorable weather, and the utility narrowed its full-year earnings guidance and raised its dividend.
The New Orleans-based company earned $940 million, or $1.98 per share, on both an as-reported and adjusted basis, up from $694 million, or $1.53, a year earlier, according to its 8-K Monday. Entergy estimated that weather added 24 cents per share to the quarter.
The Utility business earned $1,079 million, or $2.28 per share, up from $810 million, or $1.79. Entergy cited higher retail sales volume, including weather effects, and the net effect of regulatory actions across several operating companies.
Guidance and dividend
Entergy narrowed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $4.35 to $4.45 per share and said it affirmed its financial outlooks. Its board declared a quarterly dividend of 68 cents per share, which the company called a six percent increase.
Business updates
Entergy Arkansas expanded its service agreement with Google, and the Orange County Advanced Power Station is now delivering power to Entergy Texas customers, according to the release. Louisiana regulators approved Entergy Louisiana's $1.2 billion Babel to Webre transmission project.
"We have clear line of sight to deliver on our near- and long-term objectives," Chair and CEO Drew Marsh said.
By the numbers
- $1.98 EPS, up from $1.53
- $940 million quarterly earnings
- $0.24 per share estimated weather benefit
- $4.35 to $4.45 narrowed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance
- 68-cent quarterly dividend
Sources
- Entergy Corporation Form 8-K with third-quarter 2026 earnings release, filed Nov. 2, 2026 (accession 0000065984-26-000322)
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