ETR
Entergy
$113.81
▲ 1.4%Updated Today 5:06 AM ET
▲ Up 37.3% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$52.11B
P/E
29.01x
Forward P/E (est.)
34.46x
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)
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Rating Score
43/100
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 $113.81, above its 50-day average ($112.14) and 200-day average ($101.17). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
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 70 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 $2.34 (~2.1% 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 $113.96 (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 1.0× 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.
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 $52.11B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
P/E
29.01x
P/S
4.01x
P/B
2.43x
EV / EBITDA
14.63x
ETR trades at 29.0x trailing earnings (about 34.5x on estimated forward earnings), 4.0x sales, and 2.4x book value. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
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 (29x P/E vs. 22.2x 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
29x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
10.5%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
11.5%
median 9.0%
Sector rank
#25
of 31 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
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.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$118.61 – $202.33
vs. $113.81 today · expected CAGR 1% – 12%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | $128.59 | $144.02 | $161.30 | $180.66 | $202.33 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -34% / 13% | -14% / 12% | -6% / 12% | -2% / 12% | 1% / 12% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
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.
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.
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.
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 29.0x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (43/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
ETR — frequently asked questions
Is ETR a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Entergy Neutral (43/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is ETR's rating on The Stocks School?
Entergy currently scores 43/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does ETR's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Entergy's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for ETR calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this ETR analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell ETR. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
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.
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