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Entergy 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed July 29, 2026
Period End
July 29, 2026
Security
ETR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K146

ETR filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 146 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Restructuring8-K · Jan ’17Jan ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · May ’19May ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · May ’21May ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’25Oct ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 29, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Entergy reported second quarter 2026 earnings of $483 milliona, or $1.03 per share, on both an as-reported and adjusted basis, compared with $468 million, or $1.05 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.

The Utility segment earned $626 millionb ($1.34 per share), flat year over year on a per-share basis, while Parent & Other posted a loss of $(143) million, or $(0.31) per share, driven primarily by higher interest expense. Year-to-date, as-reported EPS was flat at $1.87, and adjusted EPS rose to $1.90 from $1.87 after excluding a $(0.03) first-quarter impairment tied to the expected sale of a non-utility interest in the Independence power plant. Management affirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45.

The quarter's operating picture was constructive. Weather-adjusted retail sales rose 5.7%, led by a 9.9% increase in industrial volume from data center, primary metals, and chlor-alkali customers. Utility operating cash flow for the quarter increased to $2.0 billionc from $1.4 billion, helped by customer advance receipts and collections.

Regulatory actions across several operating companies, including rate updates in Arkansas and Texas, supported revenue, and a $200 milliond Texas Energy Fund grant was awarded to Entergy Texas. Trailing-twelve-month adjusted ROE declined to 10.5% from 11.5%, reflecting a larger equity base following the recent common stock issuance. Balance sheet metrics show higher leverage and a larger capital program.

Total debt rose to $34.7 billion from $30.5 billion a year earlier, and the company completed a $2.175 billion common stock offering with a forward component. Gross liquidity increased to $8.2 billion, and FFO to adjusted debt improved to 15.8% from 15.1%. Investors will likely focus on whether data-center-driven load growth converts into earnings, the pace of equity dilution from forward settlements, and the rising interest expense burden as the company funds its capital plan.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q2 2026 as-reported and adjusted EPS of $1.03, versus $1.05 in Q2 2025, a $0.01 decline driven by share count dilution and higher interest expense
  2. Utility segment EPS flat at $1.34; Parent & Other loss widened to $(0.31) per share from $(0.29), mainly on higher interest expense from $1.3 billion of junior subordinated debentures issued in November 2025
  3. Year-to-date adjusted EPS of $1.90 versus $1.87, excluding a $(0.03) Q1 2026 non-cash impairment tied to the expected sale of a non-utility interest in Independence
  4. 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.45 affirmed
  5. Weather-adjusted retail sales up 5.7% in the quarter, with industrial volume up 9.9% on data center and other large-load growth
  6. Operating cash flow rose to $1.9 billion in Q2 from $1.3 billion, aided by customer advance receipts and collections; trailing adjusted ROE fell to 10.5% from 11.5%
  7. Total debt rose to $34.7 billion and the company completed a $2.175 billion common equity offering with forward component; gross liquidity reached $8.2 billion

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Did Entergy meet expectations and reaffirm its full-year outlook?

    Entergy reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.03, slightly below the $1.05 in the prior-year quarter, and affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.25 to $4.45. Year-to-date adjusted EPS of $1.90 is tracking within the range, though the filing does not provide explicit consensus comparisons.

  2. What is driving the earnings pressure at the holding company level?

    The Parent & Other segment lost $(0.31) per share in Q2 versus $(0.29) a year earlier, primarily because of higher interest expense. This reflects the $1.3 billion of junior subordinated debentures issued in November 2025 and higher debt balances at the parent.

  3. How is load growth affecting Entergy's results?

    Industrial sales were up 9.9% on a weather-adjusted basis, driven by data centers, primary metals, and chlor-alkali customers. Retail electric price and return on construction work in progress were the largest positive drivers of Utility earnings, though higher O&M, depreciation, and interest expense partially offset them.

  4. Is the equity issuance diluting shareholders, and what does it mean for returns?

    Diluted average shares rose to 466 million from 446 million, reducing per-share results by about $0.05 in the quarter. Trailing-twelve-month adjusted ROE declined to 10.5% from 11.5%, reflecting the larger equity base. Investors should weigh this dilution against the capital needed to fund growth.

  5. What are the main risks flagged in the filing?

    The forward-looking statements highlight risks including rate case and formula rate plan recovery, storm-related costs, nuclear operating and decommissioning exposure, and the ability to meet data center load growth without it being delayed or failing to materialize. Regulatory opposition to large-scale data center facilities is also called out as a risk.

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