Entergy Q3 profit beats estimates on retail sales; raises dividend
ETR•Entergy’s third-quarter adjusted earnings per share rose year over year to $1.98, beating the $1.71 analyst consensus, as higher retail sales and regulatory actions outweighed higher costs. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6% and narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.35-$4.45.
1. Quarterly results
Entergy said higher retail sales, including weather effects, regulatory actions across several operating companies and returns on construction work in progress for certain utility plant investments supported its third-quarter earnings increase. Higher costs partly offset those factors.
2. Dividend and outlook
The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6% and narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.35-$4.45, while affirming its financial outlooks for 2026.
