Summary
Entergy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, reported varied financial performance for the second quarter of 2009. Entergy Arkansas experienced a decrease in net income due to higher operational expenses, including O&M, depreciation, and nuclear refueling outage costs, as well as increased interest expense and a higher effective tax rate. Despite a slight decrease in net revenue, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana saw an increase in net income, attributed to lower O&M, interest, and taxes, partially offset by reduced net revenue. Entergy Louisiana's net income rose due to higher other income and a lower effective tax rate, despite lower net revenue. Entergy Mississippi's net income increased primarily due to higher net revenue, although offset by other factors. Entergy New Orleans reported a decrease in net income driven by lower net revenue. Entergy Texas' net income decreased due to lower net revenue, higher O&M, and higher interest costs, mitigated by increased other income. Cash flow from operations significantly increased for Entergy Arkansas, driven by improved fuel cost recovery and income tax refunds, but was partially offset by storm restoration spending. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana saw an increase in operating cash flow, largely due to timing of receivables and deferred fuel cost recovery, though partially offset by storm restoration expenses and higher income tax payments. Entergy Louisiana's operating cash flow also improved due to higher fuel cost recovery and tax refunds, but was impacted by storm restoration spending. Entergy Mississippi's operating cash flow saw a substantial increase due to improved deferred fuel cost recovery. Entergy New Orleans' operating cash flow saw a modest increase, driven by deferred fuel cost recovery and timing of receivables. Entergy Texas, however, experienced a use of cash from operating activities, largely due to storm restoration spending and timing of receivables. Liquidity remained a focus, with Entergy Mississippi issuing $150 million in bonds to repay borrowings. Entergy Texas also issued significant amounts of mortgage bonds to manage its debt. Several subsidiaries are involved in storm cost recovery efforts, notably Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, and Entergy Texas for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, with various recovery mechanisms being pursued. The company's subsidiaries also reported no material changes to internal controls over financial reporting.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Operating Expenses | $2.05B |
| Operating Income | $474.50M |
| Interest Expense | $125.16M |
| Net Income | $231.81M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.58 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.57 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 392.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 396.49M |
Key Highlights
- 1Entergy Arkansas reported a decrease in net income for the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, primarily due to higher operating expenses and interest expense.
- 2Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's net income increased despite lower net revenue, driven by reduced operating and interest expenses.
- 3Entergy Louisiana saw improved net income and operating cash flow, benefiting from higher other income and a lower effective tax rate.
- 4Entergy Mississippi's net income and operating cash flow increased, primarily due to higher net revenue and improved deferred fuel cost recovery.
- 5Entergy New Orleans experienced a decrease in net income due to lower net revenue, while cash flow from operations saw a modest increase.
- 6Entergy Texas' net income and operating cash flow declined, impacted by storm restoration costs, lower revenues, and higher operating expenses.
- 7Several subsidiaries are actively engaged in storm cost recovery efforts, particularly related to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, and Hurricane Ike in Texas, with various regulatory filings and settlements underway.