Short Interest in Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) Drops By 17.6%
by Jessica Moore · The Cerbat GemEntergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR – Get Free Report) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,861,270 shares, a decrease of 17.6% from the March 31st total of 16,814,807 shares. Currently, 3.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 2,475,986 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.6 days.
Entergy Stock Performance
NYSE ETR traded down $1.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $116.75. 2,737,451 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,723,467. The business’s 50 day moving average is $109.38 and its 200-day moving average is $100.33. Entergy has a 1 year low of $79.40 and a 1 year high of $118.45. The company has a market capitalization of $53.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.78, a P/E/G ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.96.
Entergy (NYSE:ETR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The utilities provider reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $3.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. Entergy had a net margin of 13.48% and a return on equity of 10.75%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.82 earnings per share. Entergy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.250-4.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Entergy will post 4.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Entergy Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $0.64 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 1st. This represents a $2.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Entergy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.31%.
Entergy News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Entergy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat and guidance reaffirmed — Entergy reported adjusted EPS above expectations and reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, highlighting solid utility fundamentals and steady cash generation. This supports dividend visibility and earnings growth expectations. Article Title Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets — Wells Fargo raised its target to $128 (overweight) and Barclays lifted its target to $124 (overweight), signaling increased analyst confidence and providing upside supporters for the stock. Wells Fargo Upgrade Barclays Upgrade
- Neutral Sentiment: Meta data‑center deal and expanded US$40B capital plan — Entergy’s agreement to support Meta data centers plus a much larger capital plan point to sizable long‑term load growth and infrastructure spending, which could materially lift regulated revenue over time but require significant financing and execution. Investors are parsing growth prospects vs. funding/constructability risk. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary roundup — Market write‑ups (e.g., Globe and Mail analysts piece) provide mixed takes on Entergy’s regulated earnings mix, capex profile and infrastructure exposure; useful for calibrating expectations but not a clear directional catalyst. Article Title
Insider Activity at Entergy
In other news, EVP John C. Dinelli sold 5,372 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.95, for a total value of $558,419.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 23,609 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,454,155.55. This represents a 18.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.21% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Entergy
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. United Community Bank raised its position in Entergy by 806.7% during the fourth quarter. United Community Bank now owns 272 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 242 shares during the period. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. raised its position in Entergy by 119.4% during the fourth quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 283 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares during the period. Union Savings Bank acquired a new position in Entergy during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its position in Entergy by 56.9% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 317 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in Entergy by 150.4% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 323 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 194 shares during the period. 88.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
ETR has been the topic of several recent research reports. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Entergy from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. Morgan Stanley set a $98.00 price target on shares of Entergy in a report on Friday, February 20th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $131.00 price target (up from $114.00) on shares of Entergy in a report on Monday, April 20th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Entergy from $119.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Entergy in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $117.11.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Entergy
Entergy Company Profile
Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) is an integrated energy company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, that generates, transmits and distributes electricity. The company’s operations combine regulated utility services with competitive power production, supplying retail electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers while also participating in wholesale energy markets. Entergy’s generation fleet includes nuclear, natural gas, hydropower and other resources, and it operates a network of transmission and distribution assets to deliver power to end users.
Entergy conducts its regulated utility business through state-based operating subsidiaries that serve customers across parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and southeast Texas.