Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.27, with a positive weather impact of $0.48 for the year, leading to an increase in the bottom end of the guidance range by $0.10 [58][41][75] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $1.4 billion, which is $412 million higher than the previous year, driven by timing of fuel and purchase power payments [104] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales volume declined approximately 1% excluding weather impacts, while industrial sales to new and expansion customers increased, particularly in the primary metal, industrial gases, and petrochemical sectors [75][102] - The company replaced approximately 21,000 distribution poles and placed nearly 1,500 new transmission structures in service, completing 15 new substations [61] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company continues to see strong customer growth, with significant investments announced by companies such as First Solar and CF Industries, indicating robust economic development in the region [44] - Entergy Arkansas has reached a $142 million global settlement with the Arkansas Public Service Commission, resolving nearly two-thirds of its litigation risk [62][45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving reliability and resiliency through significant investments, which are expected to attract new economic development [43] - The sale of the gas distribution business for $484 million is expected to be neutral to earnings and will be used to reduce debt and support capital needs [68][51] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving long-term growth outlooks of 6% to 8%, supported by a strong pipeline of projects and regulatory clarity [41][54] - The company is actively pursuing federal loans and grants to support capital needs, particularly for renewable generation and resilience projects [96][70] Other Important Information - The company has maintained a strong net liquidity position of $4.9 billion and is on track to achieve credit metrics at or above target ranges by year-end [78] - The company is preparing for the EEI Financial Conference to discuss long-term growth strategies and preliminary capital plans [106] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the offsets embedded in the 2023 guidance? - Management noted that significant weather allowed for some O&M spending to be pulled forward, which helps derisk 2024 [112] Question: How does the gas sale support incremental capital? - The gas sale supports incremental capital needs for 2025 and 2026, alongside strong sales [113] Question: What is the outlook for industrial sales growth? - Management confirmed no change to projections for industrial sales growth, citing a strong pipeline of projects [135] Question: What is the status of the SERI complaints proceedings? - The impetus for the Arkansas settlement stemmed from an August FERC ruling that clarified uncertainties, allowing for renewed negotiations [130] Question: How does the company manage inflationary pressures? - The company is focused on continuous improvement efforts to manage inflation and maintain a flat O&M trajectory [72][146]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ | | Registrant, State of Incorporation or | | Registrant, State of Incorporation or | | --- | --- | --- | - ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported second quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.84, which is $0.06 higher than the previous year, maintaining a long-term growth outlook of 6% to 8% [12][41] - Operating cash flow increased by $588 million compared to last year, primarily due to lower payments for fuel and purchase power as natural gas prices were much higher last year [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Excluding weather effects, retail sales growth for the quarter was down 0.9%, with residential segment growth slightly positive due to customer growth, offset by lower usage per customer [34] - Industrial sales declined overall, primarily due to lower sales to Cogent customers, but adjusted for Cogent, industrial sales were up about 1% [25][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to small industrial customers grew nearly 90 gigawatt hours over last year, while sales to large, new, and expanding industrial customers grew nearly 100 gigawatt hours [26] - The company plans to add nearly 6,000 megawatts of renewable capacity through 2026, with 2,400 megawatts currently in various stages of development [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on resilience and reliability investments while expanding its clean energy footprint to meet customer demands and attract new customers [22][6] - Entergy Texas expects to file a resilience plan following the Texas Resiliency Act, which allows utilities to submit plans to improve customer outcomes [18] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving steady, predictable earnings and dividend growth, affirming guidance and long-term outlook [41][46] - The company noted that while there has been some weakness in national industrial output indicators, strength is still observed in the Gulf region [25] Other Important Information - The company received recognition from Forbes Magazine as one of America's best employers for diversity, highlighting its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace [32] - Entergy's net liquidity remained strong at $4.7 billion, which includes $411 million of storm escrows [44] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the relationship with the LPSC following recent changes? - Management indicated that they have a collaborative relationship with the new commission and are focused on ensuring positive customer outcomes [48][56] Question: How does the Louisiana resiliency process unfold? - Management expects to align the resiliency filing with the rate case and is awaiting feedback from the LPSC staff [52][56] Question: What is the trajectory of FFO to debt? - Management is optimistic about achieving the 14% FFO to debt metric by year-end, with plans in place to manage debt levels effectively [64][66] Question: How is the company addressing regulatory changes in Texas? - Management noted that recent legislation provides a better path for recovery of investments and supports the company's overall outlook [73][74] Question: What is the outlook for industrial sales growth? - Management expects a robust industrial sales pipeline, particularly around clean energy projects, with some large projects shifting in-service dates from 2024 to 2025 [69][87]

Table of Contents [Forward-looking Information](index=7&type=section&id=Forward-looking%20Information) This section outlines Entergy Corporation's forward-looking statements, emphasizing susceptibility to regulatory, market, and environmental risks - Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including regulatory and rate case outcomes, MISO market conditions, changes in utility and nuclear regulation, cost recovery, and environmental concerns[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Key risk factors include resolution of pending and future rate cases, regulatory and operating challenges with MISO, changes in utility regulation, and changes in regulation of nuclear facilities[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Other significant risks involve increases in costs and capital expenditures due to changing regulatory requirements and economic conditions, effects of supply chain disruptions, and impacts of climate change and extreme weather events[18](index=18&type=chunk)[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Definitions](index=10&type=section&id=Definitions) This section provides a glossary of abbreviations, acronyms, and specific terms used throughout the report for clarity - The section defines key terms and abbreviations such as ANO (Arkansas Nuclear One), APSC (Arkansas Public Service Commission), FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.), NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission), and various Entergy subsidiaries[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) - It also clarifies terms related to power generation (e.g., capacity factor, GWh, kW, MMBtu, MW, MWh), financial reporting (e.g., ASU, FASB, GAAP, HLBV), and regulatory bodies (e.g., LPSC, MPSC, PUCT, SEC)[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) Part I. Financial Information [Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries](index=13&type=section&id=Entergy%20Corporation%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a comprehensive financial discussion for Entergy Corporation, focusing on its Utility segment and reclassification of Entergy Wholesale Commodities [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=13&type=section&id=Management's%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis) This section details Entergy Corporation's financial performance, liquidity, capital structure, and regulatory environment, including net income and capital expenditure changes - Entergy operates primarily through its Utility segment, which includes generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, and a small natural gas distribution business[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Effective January 1, 2023, Entergy Wholesale Commodities is no longer a reportable segment, with remaining activities included under Parent & Other[32](index=32&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=14&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) This section analyzes Entergy Corporation's financial performance for Q2 and H1 2023, detailing changes in net income, revenues, and expenses, including storm cost impacts Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation (Second Quarter YoY) | Segment | 2022 Net Income (Thousands) | 2023 Net Income (Thousands) | Change (Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------- | | Utility | $152,739 | $514,227 | $361,488 | | Parent & Other | $6,964 | ($122,983) | ($129,947) | | **Total Entergy** | **$159,703** | **$391,244** | **$231,541** | Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation (Six Months YoY) | Segment | 2022 Net Income (Thousands) | 2023 Net Income (Thousands) | Change (Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------- | | Utility | $493,201 | $911,529 | $418,328 | | Parent & Other | ($57,098) | ($209,350) | ($152,252) | | **Total Entergy** | **$436,103** | **$702,179** | **$266,076** | - Second quarter 2022 results included a **$551 million** regulatory charge at Utility due to System Energy's settlement agreement and a **$283 million** reduction in income tax expense from storm cost securitization, partially offset by a **$166 million** gain from the Palisades plant sale[35](index=35&type=chunk) - Six months ended June 30, 2023, results include a **$129 million** reduction in income tax expense from Hurricane Ida securitization, which also led to a **$103 million** regulatory charge at Utility[56](index=56&type=chunk) Utility Operating Revenues (Second Quarter YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $3,306 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (510) | | Storm restoration carrying costs | (59) | | Volume/weather | (47) | | Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers | 16 | | Retail electric price | 113 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$2,819** | Utility Operating Revenues (Six Months YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $6,034 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (347) | | Volume/weather | (122) | | Storm restoration carrying costs | (29) | | Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers | 33 | | Retail electric price | 198 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$5,767** | Total Electric Energy Sales for Utility (GWh) (Second Quarter YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :------------ | :------ | :------ | :------- | | Residential | 9,027 | 9,493 | (5) | | Commercial | 6,969 | 7,203 | (3) | | Industrial | 13,301 | 13,480 | (1) | | Governmental | 608 | 641 | (5) | | Total retail | 29,905 | 30,817 | (3) | | Sales for resale | 3,171 | 3,920 | (19) | | **Total** | **33,076** | **34,737** | **(5)** | Total Electric Energy Sales for Utility (GWh) (Six Months YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :------------ | :------ | :------ | :------- | | Residential | 16,303 | 17,946 | (9) | | Commercial | 13,217 | 13,474 | (2) | | Industrial | 26,041 | 25,976 | — | | Governmental | 1,185 | 1,226 | (3) | | Total retail | 56,746 | 58,622 | (3) | | Sales for resale | 7,674 | 7,562 | 1 | | **Total** | **64,420** | **66,184** | **(3)** | - Utility's other operation and maintenance expenses decreased by **$81.6 million** in Q2 2023 and **$90.3 million** in H1 2023, primarily due to lower compensation and benefits costs, reduced MISO transmission costs, and decreased non-nuclear and nuclear generation expenses[43](index=43&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk)[65](index=65&type=chunk) - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased due to additions to plant in service and higher depreciation rates at Entergy Texas[44](index=44&type=chunk)[67](index=67&type=chunk) - Other income increased due to higher intercompany dividend income from storm cost securitizations and increased allowance for equity funds used during construction[46](index=46&type=chunk)[69](index=69&type=chunk) - Interest expense increased due to new mortgage bond issuances by Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy Texas[47](index=47&type=chunk)[71](index=71&type=chunk) - Parent & Other operating revenues and O&M expenses decreased due to the absence of Palisades revenues and expenses after its May 2022 shutdown[48](index=48&type=chunk)[71](index=71&type=chunk) - Entergy's effective income tax rate was **25.6%** for Q2 2023 and **7.3%** for H1 2023, significantly impacted by state income taxes and storm cost securitizations[53](index=53&type=chunk)[54](index=54&type=chunk)[76](index=76&type=chunk)[77](index=77&type=chunk)[78](index=78&type=chunk) - Entergy intends to adopt a new safe harbor method for natural gas transmission and distribution property expenses, not expecting a significant financial impact, while monitoring the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022's clean energy tax incentives for future effects[79](index=79&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=25&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) This section updates Entergy Corporation's capital structure, credit facilities, and cash flow activities, including impacts from storm cost securitizations and capital projects Debt to Capital Ratios | Metric | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 66.8 % | 66.9 % | | Effect of excluding securitization bonds | (0.2 %) | (0.3 %) | | Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 66.6 % | 66.6 % | | Effect of subtracting cash | (1.0 %) | (0.1 %) | | Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 65.6 % | 66.5 % | - As of June 30, 2023, **19.3%** of outstanding debt is at the parent company, and **80.2%** is at the Utility segment[84](index=84&type=chunk) Entergy Corporation Credit Facility (June 30, 2023) | Capacity (Millions) | Borrowings (Millions) | Letters of Credit (Millions) | Capacity Available (Millions) | | :------------------ | :-------------------- | :--------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | $3,500 | $150 | $3 | $3,347 | - Entergy Corporation maintains a **$3.5 billion** credit facility expiring in June 2028 and a commercial paper program with a **$2 billion** limit, with **$1,108 million** outstanding as of June 30, 2023[85](index=85&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana's storm restoration costs of **$2.57 billion** from multiple hurricanes and winter storms were deemed prudently incurred and eligible for recovery, with **$1.491 billion** financed through securitization in March 2023[90](index=90&type=chunk)[91](index=91&type=chunk)[92](index=92&type=chunk) - The securitization bonds are obligations of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA) and are non-recourse to Entergy and Entergy Louisiana[94](index=94&type=chunk) - Entergy Mississippi made a substantial completion payment of **$30.4 million** in April 2023 for the Sunflower Solar facility acquisition, while Entergy Arkansas's Walnut Bend Solar and West Memphis Solar projects are expected to achieve commercial operation in 2024[99](index=99&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk)[102](index=102&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana is seeking LPSC approval for new solar facilities (Iberville/Coastal Prairie and Sterlington) and an alternative RFP process to acquire up to **3 GW** of solar resources faster[103](index=103&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are pursuing multi-year system resilience and storm hardening plans, with significant investments planned and regulatory approvals underway[105](index=105&type=chunk)[108](index=108&type=chunk) - Entergy's Board declared a quarterly dividend of **$1.07 per share** in July 2023, consistent with the prior quarter[109](index=109&type=chunk) Cash Flow Activity (Six Months Ended June 30) | Activity | 2023 (Millions) | 2022 (Millions) | | :------------------------ | :-------------- | :-------------- | | Operating activities | $1,826 | $816 | | Investing activities | ($2,445) | ($3,224) | | Financing activities | $1,589 | $2,545 | | Net increase in cash | $970 | $137 | | Cash at end of period | $1,194 | $580 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$1,010 million**, driven by lower fuel costs, higher customer collections, and decreased storm spending[111](index=111&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by **$779 million**, primarily due to lower distribution and transmission construction expenditures for storm restoration, and reduced payments to storm reserve escrow accounts[111](index=111&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities decreased by **$956 million**, mainly due to lower proceeds from securitization in 2023 compared to 2022, partially offset by long-term debt activity and increased commercial paper issuances[113](index=113&type=chunk)[114](index=114&type=chunk) [Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other Regulation](index=32&type=section&id=Rate,%20Cost-recovery,%20and%20Other%20Regulation) This section refers to Note 2 of the financial statements for detailed updates on state, local, and federal regulatory proceedings - Updates on state and local rate regulation and federal regulatory proceedings are provided in Note 2 to the financial statements[116](index=116&type=chunk)[117](index=117&type=chunk) [Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments](index=32&type=section&id=Market%20and%20Credit%20Risk%20Sensitive%20Instruments) This section discusses Entergy's market and credit risk exposure, highlighting derivative use for hedging and credit support requirements - Entergy's Utility segment has limited exposure to market risk due to cost-based rate regulation, using derivatives to hedge commodity price risk (power, fuel, gas)[119](index=119&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, Entergy had **$11 million** in liquidity exposure under guarantees for non-utility operations and **$6 million** in posted cash collateral[119](index=119&type=chunk) [Nuclear Matters](index=33&type=section&id=Nuclear%20Matters) This section updates on nuclear matters, specifically the NRC Reactor Oversight Process, noting plant performance classifications - All nuclear generating plants owned and operated by Entergy's Utility business are in NRC's Reactor Oversight Process Column 1, except River Bend, which is in Column 2[122](index=122&type=chunk) - Waterford 3 was returned to Column 1 in May 2023 after correcting a radiation monitor calibration error and a supplemental inspection[123](index=123&type=chunk) - River Bend was placed in Column 2 in July 2023 due to a failure to inspect wiring associated with the high pressure core spray system and will remain there pending a supplemental inspection[124](index=124&type=chunk) [Critical Accounting Estimates](index=33&type=section&id=Critical%20Accounting%20Estimates) This section refers to the Form 10-K for a discussion of critical accounting estimates, including nuclear decommissioning and taxation - Critical accounting estimates include nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies[125](index=125&type=chunk) [New Accounting Pronouncements](index=33&type=section&id=New%20Accounting%20Pronouncements) This section refers to Note 1 of the financial statements in the Form 10-K for new accounting pronouncements - New accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K[126](index=126&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=34&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements) The consolidated income statements show Entergy Corporation's financial performance for Q2 and H1 2023, with significant year-over-year net income increases Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Total Operating Revenues | $2,846,026 | $3,395,196 | | Total Operating Expenses | $2,090,099 | $3,314,064 | | Operating Income | $755,927 | $81,132 | | Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $526,810 | ($195,632) | | Consolidated Net Income | $392,014 | $164,011 | | Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $391,244 | $159,703 | | Basic Earnings per Share | $1.85 | $0.79 | | Diluted Earnings per Share | $1.84 | $0.78 | Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Total Operating Revenues | $5,827,085 | $6,273,122 | | Total Operating Expenses | $4,609,049 | $5,625,930 | | Operating Income | $1,218,036 | $647,192 | | Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $760,133 | $150,459 | | Consolidated Net Income | $704,312 | $443,604 | | Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $702,179 | $436,103 | | Basic Earnings per Share | $3.32 | $2.15 | | Diluted Earnings per Share | $3.31 | $2.13 | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=36&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) The consolidated statements of comprehensive income present Entergy Corporation's net income and other comprehensive income components for Q2 and H1 2023 Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Net Income | $392,014 | $164,011 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | ($3,292) | $12,540 | | Comprehensive Income | $388,722 | $176,551 | | Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $387,952 | $172,243 | Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Net Income | $704,312 | $443,604 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | ($1,265) | $8,490 | | Comprehensive Income | $703,047 | $452,094 | | Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $700,914 | $444,593 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=37&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) The consolidated statements of cash flows summarize Entergy Corporation's cash activities for H1 2023, showing increased operating cash and decreased financing cash Consolidated Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended June 30) | Activity | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $1,825,972 | $815,963 | | Net cash flow used in investing activities | ($2,445,431) | ($3,223,982) | | Net cash flow provided by financing activities | $1,589,637 | $2,545,349 | | Net increase in cash | $970,178 | $137,330 | | Cash at end of period | $1,194,342 | $579,889 | - Operating activities saw a substantial increase in cash provided, largely due to lower fuel costs, higher customer collections, and reduced storm spending[111](index=111&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk) - Investing activities used less cash, primarily due to decreased construction expenditures for storm restoration and lower net payments to storm reserve escrow accounts[111](index=111&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk) - Financing activities provided less cash, mainly due to lower proceeds from securitization in 2023 compared to 2022, partially offset by long-term debt activity[113](index=113&type=chunk)[114](index=114&type=chunk)[136](index=136&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=39&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) The consolidated balance sheets present Entergy Corporation's financial position as of June 30, 2023, showing increased total assets driven by cash and trust funds Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (June 30, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Asset/Liability/Equity | June 30, 2023 (Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (Thousands) | | :--------------------------------- | :------------------------ | :---------------------------- | | Total Current Assets | $4,692,614 | $4,095,026 | | Total Other Property and Investments | $5,487,323 | $4,992,483 | | Property, Plant, and Equipment - Net | $42,858,733 | $42,477,124 | | Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets | $6,678,566 | $7,030,558 | | **Total Assets** | **$59,717,236** | **$58,595,191** | | Total Current Liabilities | $5,881,282 | $6,369,447 | | Total Non-Current Liabilities | $40,248,999 | $38,941,442 | | Total Equity | $13,367,545 | $13,064,892 | | **Total Liabilities and Equity** | **$59,717,236** | **$58,595,191** | - Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased from **$224.2 million** at December 31, 2022, to **$1,194.3 million** at June 30, 2023[138](index=138&type=chunk) - Decommissioning trust funds increased from **$4,121.9 million** to **$4,560.0 million**[138](index=138&type=chunk) - Regulatory assets decreased from **$6,036.4 million** to **$5,645.2 million**, while other regulatory liabilities increased from **$2,324.6 million** to **$2,768.8 million**[138](index=138&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=41&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity) The consolidated statements of changes in equity detail movements in Entergy Corporation's equity for H1 2023, driven by net income and storm trusts Consolidated Changes in Equity (Six Months Ended June 30, 2023) | Item | Subsidiaries' Preferred Stock and Noncontrolling Interests (Thousands) | Common Stock (Thousands) | Treasury Stock (Thousands) | Paid-in Capital (Thousands) | Retained Earnings (Thousands) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Thousands) | Total (Thousands) | | :-------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | Balance at December 31, 2022 | $97,907 | $2,797 | ($4,978,994) | $7,632,895 | $10,502,041 | ($191,754) | $13,064,892 | | Consolidated net income | $1,364 | — | — | — | $310,935 | — | $312,299 | | Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | $2,027 | $2,027 | | Common stock issuances related to stock plans | — | — | $19,599 | ($15,118) | — | — | $4,481 | | Common stock dividends declared | — | — | — | — | ($226,194) | — | ($226,194) | | Beneficial interest in storm trust | $14,577 | — | — | — | — | — | $14,577 | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | ($574) | — | — | — | — | — | ($574) | | Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries | ($4,580) | — | — | — | — | — | ($4,580) | | Balance at March 31, 2023 | $108,694 | $2,797 | ($4,959,395) | $7,617,777 | $10,586,782 | ($189,727) | $13,166,928 | | Consolidated net income | $770 | — | — | — | $391,244 | — | $392,014 | | Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | ($3,292) | ($3,292) | | Common stock issuances related to stock plans | — | — | $600 | $16,528 | — | — | $17,128 | | Common stock dividends declared | — | — | — | — | ($226,248) | — | ($226,248) | | Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest | $25,708 | — | — | — | — | — | $25,708 | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | ($113) | — | — | — | — | — | ($113) | | Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries | ($4,580) | — | — | — | — | — | ($4,580) | | Balance at June 30, 2023 | $130,479 | $2,797 | ($4,958,795) | $7,634,305 | $10,751,778 | ($193,019) | $13,367,545 | Consolidated Changes in Equity (Six Months Ended June 30, 2022) | Item | Subsidiaries' Preferred Stock and Noncontrolling Interests (Thousands) | Common Stock (Thousands) | Treasury Stock (Thousands) | Paid-in Capital (Thousands) | Retained Earnings (Thousands) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Thousands) | Total (Thousands) | | :-------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | Balance at December 31, 2021 | $68,110 | $2,720 | ($5,039,699) | $6,766,239 | $10,240,552 | ($332,528) | $11,705,394 | | Consolidated net income | $3,193 | — | — | — | $276,400 | — | $279,593 | | Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | ($4,050) | ($4,050) | | Common stock issuances related to stock plans | — | — | $36,612 | ($31,085) | — | — | $5,527 | | Common stock dividends declared | — | — | — | — | ($205,058) | — | ($205,058) | | Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries | ($4,580) | — | — | — | — | — | ($4,580) | | Balance at March 31, 2022 | $66,723 | $2,720 | ($5,003,087) | $6,735,154 | $10,311,894 | ($336,578) | $11,776,826 | | Consolidated net income | $4,308 | — | — | — | $159,703 | — | $164,011 | | Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | $12,540 | $12,540 | | Common stock issuances related to stock plans | — | — | $18,927 | $15,214 | — | — | $34,141 | | Common stock dividends declared | — | — | — | — | ($205,408) | — | ($205,408) | | Beneficial interest in storm trust | $31,636 | — | — | — | — | — | $31,636 | | Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest | $9,595 | — | — | — | — | — | $9,595 | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | ($190) | — | — | — | — | — | ($190) | | Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries | ($4,580) | — | — | — | — | — | ($4,580) | | Balance at June 30, 2022 | $107,492 | $2,720 | ($4,984,160) | $6,750,368 | $10,266,189 | ($324,038) | $11,818,571 | [Notes to Financial Statements](index=43&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Financial%20Statements) This section provides detailed notes to Entergy Corporation's financial statements, covering commitments, regulatory matters, equity, debt, and other key financial areas [Note 1. Commitments and Contingencies](index=43&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) This note details Entergy's legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings, including updates on spent nuclear fuel litigation and partnership wind-up - Entergy Arkansas accepted a **$41 million** offer of judgment from the DOE in March 2023 to resolve claims in the fourth round ANO damages case related to spent nuclear fuel storage costs[154](index=154&type=chunk) - Entergy and Holtec International accepted a **$59 million** offer of judgment from the DOE in July 2023 to resolve claims in the Indian Point Unit 2 and Unit 3 combined damages case, with Holtec transferring **$40 million** to Entergy[155](index=155&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana is working to wind up the Nelson Industrial Steam Company (NISCO) partnership, which will result in ownership of two petroleum coke generating units transferring to Entergy Louisiana, and is evaluating the transaction's impact[161](index=161&type=chunk) [Note 2. Rate and Regulatory Matters](index=44&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Rate%20and%20Regulatory%20Matters) This note updates on regulatory assets and liabilities, fuel cost recovery, and retail rate proceedings, including Hurricane Ida securitization and System Energy litigation - System Energy filed a compliance report with FERC in February 2023 regarding unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes related to decommissioning tax deductions, following a FERC order[164](index=164&type=chunk) - Entergy Arkansas's energy cost recovery rider increased to **$0.01883 per kWh** in April 2023 due to a large under-recovered balance from higher natural gas prices in 2022 and a **$32 million** deferral from 2021 winter storms[165](index=165&type=chunk) - Entergy Mississippi's 2023 formula rate plan filing was approved in June 2023, resulting in a **$26.5 million** total revenue increase for 2023, with rates effective July 2023[166](index=166&type=chunk)[176](index=176&type=chunk) - Entergy Texas filed an unopposed settlement in July 2023 for its fuel and purchased power cost reconciliation, proposing no disallowance of fuel costs and retention of **$9.3 million** in off-system sales margins[168](index=168&type=chunk)[713](index=713&type=chunk) - Entergy Arkansas's 2023 formula rate plan filing proposes a **$130.3 million** total revenue change for 2024 projected year and 2022 historical year netting adjustment, limited to an **$88.6 million** increase by a **4%** annual revenue constraint[170](index=170&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana's 2022 formula rate plan evaluation report shows an earned return on common equity of **8.33%**, requiring an approximately **$70.7 million** increase to base rider revenue, capped at **$4.9 million**[172](index=172&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana received LPSC approval in June 2023 to use **$1.6 billion** in low-interest debt to reduce its COVID-19 regulatory asset, conduct vegetation management, and apply to the minor storm reserve account[174](index=174&type=chunk) - Entergy New Orleans seeks a **$25.6 million** rate increase based on its 2022 formula rate plan filing, with rates expected to be effective September 2023[177](index=177&type=chunk) - Entergy Texas's 2022 base rate case unopposed settlement, awaiting PUCT approval, includes a **$54 million** base rate increase effective December 2022, covering updated depreciation rates and recovery of regulatory assets[179](index=179&type=chunk) - System Energy's litigation proceedings at FERC include challenges to its authorized return on equity and capital structure, with an estimated refund of **$39 million** and an annual rate reduction of **$28 million** if the ALJ's initial decision is upheld[186](index=186&type=chunk) - System Energy paid **$103.5 million** in refunds in January 2023 related to sale-leaseback renewal costs and depreciation litigation, distributed to Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans[190](index=190&type=chunk) - A May 2023 ALJ initial decision found System Energy should have excluded certain accumulated deferred income taxes from rate base, recommending refunds of approximately **$115 million** plus **$142 million** interest for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and Entergy New Orleans[199](index=199&type=chunk) - The Hurricane Ida securitization financing closed in March 2023, issuing **$1.491 billion** in bonds and resulting in a net reduction of income tax expense of approximately **$133 million** for Entergy Louisiana[211](index=211&type=chunk)[215](index=215&type=chunk) [Note 3. Equity](index=56&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Equity) This note details Entergy Corporation's common stock, earnings per share, dividends, equity distribution program, and noncontrolling interests related to storm trusts Earnings per Average Common Share (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 Income (Millions) | 2023 Shares (Millions) | 2023 $/share | 2022 Income (Millions) | 2022 Shares (Millions) | 2022 $/share | | :------------------ | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | | Basic EPS | $391.2 | 211.4 | $1.85 | $159.7 | 203.4 | $0.79 | | Diluted EPS | $391.2 | 212.2 | $1.84 | $159.7 | 204.7 | $0.78 | Earnings per Average Common Share (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 Income (Millions) | 2023 Shares (Millions) | 2023 $/share | 2022 Income (Millions) | 2022 Shares (Millions) | 2022 $/share | | :------------------ | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | | Basic EPS | $702.2 | 211.4 | $3.32 | $436.1 | 203.2 | $2.15 | | Diluted EPS | $702.2 | 212.2 | $3.31 | $436.1 | 204.3 | $2.13 | - Dividends declared per common share were **$1.07** for Q2 2023 and **$2.14** for H1 2023[220](index=220&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2023, approximately **$1,126 million** in shares have been sold under the **$2 billion** at-the-market equity distribution program[221](index=221&type=chunk) - In June 2023, Entergy entered into forward sale agreements for **468,302 shares** of common stock, with settlements expected prior to May 31, 2024, or June 28, 2024[226](index=226&type=chunk) Entergy Louisiana Noncontrolling Interests (Thousands) | Trust | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------ | :-------- | :-------- | | Restoration Law Trust I | $32,359 | $31,735 | | Restoration Law Trust II | $14,856 | — | | **Total Noncontrolling Interests** | **$47,215** | **$31,735** | - Restoration Law Trust II, established as part of the March 2023 Act 293 securitization, is consolidated by Entergy Louisiana as a variable interest entity, with LURC's **1%** beneficial interest shown as noncontrolling interest[241](index=241&type=chunk) [Note 4. Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines of Credit, Short-term Borrowings, and Long-term Debt](index=64&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Revolving%20Credit%20Facilities,%20Lines%20of%20Credit,%20Short-term%20Borrowings,%20and%20Long-term%20Debt) This note outlines Entergy's credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term debt, detailing borrowing capacities, outstanding amounts, and recent issuances Entergy Corporation Credit Facility (June 30, 2023) | Capacity (Millions) | Borrowings (Millions) | Letters of Credit (Millions) | Capacity Available (Millions) | | :------------------ | :-------------------- | :--------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | $3,500 | $150 | $3 | $3,347 | - Entergy Corporation has a **$3.5 billion** credit facility expiring in June 2028 and a commercial paper program with **$1,108.4 million** outstanding as of June 30, 2023[240](index=240&type=chunk)[241](index=241&type=chunk) Registrant Subsidiaries' Credit Facilities (June 30, 2023) | Company | Expiration Date | Amount of Facility (Millions) | Interest Rate (a) | Amount Outstanding (Millions) | Letters of Credit Issued (Millions) | | :---------------- | :-------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------------------- | | Entergy Arkansas | April 2024 | $25 | 7.02% | $— | $— | | Entergy Arkansas | June 2028 | $150 | 6.33% | $75.0 | $— | | Entergy Louisiana | June 2028 | $350 | 6.45% | $— | $— | | Entergy Mississippi | July 2023 (e) | $45 | 6.70% | $— | $— | | Entergy Mississippi | July 2023 (e) | $40 | 6.70% | $— | $— | | Entergy Mississippi | July 2023 (e) | $10 | 6.70% | $— | $— | | Entergy Mississippi | July 2025 | $150 | 6.33% | $— | $— | | Entergy New Orleans | June 2024 | $25 | 6.83% | $— | $— | | Entergy Texas | June 2028 | $150 | 6.45% | $— | $1.1 | Registrant Subsidiaries' FERC-Authorized Short-Term Borrowing Limits (June 30, 2023) | Company | Authorized (Millions) | Borrowings (Millions) | | :---------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | | Entergy Arkansas | $250 | $152 | | Entergy Louisiana | $450 | $— | | Entergy Mississippi | $200 | $105 | | Entergy New Orleans | $150 | $— | | Entergy Texas | $200 | $— | | System Energy | $200 | $— | - Entergy Arkansas issued **$425 million** of **5.15%** Series mortgage bonds in January 2023 and repaid **$250 million** of **3.05%** Series mortgage bonds[254](index=254&type=chunk) - Entergy Mississippi issued **$300 million** of **5.0%** Series mortgage bonds in May 2023 and repaid **$250 million** of **3.10%** Series mortgage bonds and **$50 million** of an unsecured term loan[255](index=255&type=chunk) - System Energy issued **$325 million** of **6.00%** Series mortgage bonds in March 2023 and repaid a **$50 million** term loan and **$250 million** of **4.10%** Series mortgage bonds[258](index=258&type=chunk) Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (June 30, 2023) | Company | Book Value (Thousands) | Fair Value (Thousands) | | :---------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Entergy | $26,170,727 | $23,052,902 | | Entergy Arkansas | $4,438,803 | $3,872,249 | | Entergy Louisiana | $10,687,807 | $9,531,338 | | Entergy Mississippi | $2,328,900 | $2,009,172 | | Entergy New Orleans | $784,810 | $710,894 | | Entergy Texas | $2,888,075 | $2,505,893 | | System Energy | $752,969 | $693,756 | [Note 5. Stock-based Compensation](index=69&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Stock-based%20Compensation) This note details Entergy Corporation's stock-based compensation plans, including stock options and other equity awards, and related expenses and tax benefits - Entergy granted options on **281,874 shares** of common stock in Q1 2023, with **2,969,605 shares** outstanding and an aggregate intrinsic value of **$24.1 million** as of June 30, 2023[261](index=261&type=chunk) Stock Option Compensation Expense (Millions) | Period | Compensation Expense | Tax Benefit | | :---------------------- | :------------------- | :---------- | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | $1.0 | $0.3 | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | $1.2 | $0.3 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | $2.1 | $0.6 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | $2.3 | $0.6 | - In January 2023, Entergy granted **345,983 restricted stock awards** and **143,212 long-term incentive awards** under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan[263](index=263&type=chunk) Other Equity Awards Compensation Expense (Millions) | Period | Compensation Expense | Tax Benefit | | :---------------------- | :------------------- | :---------- | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | $10.1 | $2.6 | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | $10.6 | $2.7 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | $17.8 | $4.6 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | $22.0 | $5.6 | [Note 6. Retirement and Other Postretirement Benefits](index=70&type=section&id=Note%206.%20Retirement%20and%20Other%20Postretirement%20Benefits) This note details Entergy's pension and other postretirement benefit costs, including service, interest, and settlement charges, and reclassifications from comprehensive income Entergy's Qualified Net Pension Costs (Thousands) | Component | Q2 2023 | Q2 2022 | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :------------------------------ | :-------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------- | | Service cost | $25,366 | $36,977 | $51,044 | $74,637 | | Interest cost | $74,033 | $52,676 | $149,734 | $103,795 | | Expected return on assets | ($95,752) | ($103,085) | ($193,885) | ($206,692) | | Amortization of net loss | $21,307 | $56,413 | $43,654 | $116,992 | | Settlement charges | $7,246 | $22,653 | $145,674 | $22,653 | | **Net pension costs** | **$32,200** | **$65,634** | **$196,221** | **$111,385** | Entergy's Net Other Postretirement Benefits Income (Thousands) | Component | Q2 2023 | Q2 2022 | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :------------------------------ | :--------- | :--------- | :--------- | :--------- | | Service cost | $3,664 | $6,184 | $7,328 | $12,368 | | Interest cost | $10,568 | $6,827 | $21,136 | $13,654 | | Expected return on assets | ($9,183) | ($10,855) | ($18,366) | ($21,710) | | Amortization of prior service credit | ($5,640) | ($6,388) | ($11,280) | ($12,776) | | Amortization of net (gain) loss | ($2,862) | $1,083 | ($5,724) | $2,166 | | **Net other postretirement benefits income** | **($3,453)** | **($3,149)** | **($6,906)** | **($6,298)** | - Year-to-date lump sum benefit payments from qualified pension plans exceeded service and interest costs, resulting in settlement costs, with Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans receiving regulatory approval to defer the expense portion[279](index=279&type=chunk)[280](index=280&type=chunk) - Entergy expects to contribute **$267 million** to its qualified pension plans in 2023, with **$91.5 million** contributed as of June 30, 2023[282](index=282&type=chunk) [Note 7. Business Segment Information](index=77&type=section&id=Note%207.%20Business%20Segment%20Information) This note details Entergy Corporation's business segment information, confirming Utility as the single reportable segment and restating prior period financials - Entergy has a single reportable segment, Utility, which includes electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales, and a small natural gas distribution business[283](index=283&type=chunk) - Effective January 1, 2023, Entergy Wholesale Commodities is no longer a reportable segment, with its remaining business activity included under Parent & Other[284](index=284&type=chunk) Entergy's Segment Financial Information (Second Quarter) | Segment | 2023 Operating Revenues (Thousands) | 2023 Consolidated Net Income (Loss) (Thousands) | 2022 Operating Revenues (Thousands) | 2022 Consolidated Net Income (Loss) (Thousands) | | :----------- | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | | Utility | $2,818,747 | $514,498 | $3,306,269 | $156,548 | | Parent & Other | $27,287 | ($40,559) | $88,933 | $50,714 | | Eliminations | ($8) | ($81,925) | ($6) | ($43,251) | | **Consolidated** | **$2,846,026** | **$392,014** | **$3,395,196** | **$164,011** | Entergy's Segment Financial Information (Six Months Ended June 30) | Segment | 2023 Operating Revenues (Thousands) | 2023 Consolidated Net Income (Loss) (Thousands) | 2022 Operating Revenues (Thousands) | 2022 Consolidated Net Income (Loss) (Thousands) | | :----------- | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | | Utility | $5,766,738 | $912,664 | $6,034,425 | $499,704 | | Parent & Other | $60,358 | ($70,953) | $238,711 | $19,097 | | Eliminations | ($11) | ($137,399) | ($14) | ($75,197) | | **Consolidated** | **$5,827,085** | **$704,312** | **$6,273,122** | **$443,604** | [Note 8. Risk Management and Fair Values](index=79&type=section&id=Note%208.%20Risk%20Management%20and%20Fair%20Values) This note discusses Entergy's market and credit risk exposures, highlighting derivative use for hedging and fair value measurements across different hierarchy levels - Entergy uses derivatives, including natural gas swaps and options, and financial transmission rights, to mitigate commodity price risk, particularly for power and fuel prices[288](index=288&type=chunk)[291](index=291&type=chunk)[292](index=292&type=chunk)[293](index=293&type=chunk) - The total volume of natural gas swaps and options outstanding as of June 30, 2023, is **21,084,400 MMBtu** for Entergy[292](index=292&type=chunk) - The total volume of financial transmission rights outstanding as of June 30, 2023, is **140,203 GWh** for Entergy[293](index=293&type=chunk) Fair Values of Entergy's Derivative Instruments (Millions) | Instrument | June 30, 2023 Gross Fair Value | June 30, 2023 Net Fair Value | Dec 31, 2022 Gross Fair Value | Dec 31, 2022 Net Fair Value | | :------------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Assets: Natural gas swaps and options | $2 | $2 | $16 | $16 | | Assets: Financial transmission rights | $44 | $40 | $21 | $19 | | Liabilities: Natural gas swaps and options | $12 | $12 | $25 | $25 | - Financial transmission rights are classified as Level 3 assets and liabilities, with valuations based on unobservable inputs like estimated congestion costs[310](index=310&type=chunk) Entergy's Assets Accounted for at Fair Value (Millions) | Asset | June 30, 2023 Level 1 | June 30, 2023 Level 2 | June 30, 2023 Level 3 | June 30, 2023 Total | | :---------------------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | | Temporary cash investments | $1,127 | $— | $— | $1,127 | | Decommissioning trust funds (Equity) | $19 | — | — | $19 | | Decommissioning trust funds (Debt) | $586 | $1,121 | — | $1,707 | | Common trusts | | | | $2,834 | | Securitization recovery trust account | $5 | $— | $— | $5 | | Storm reserve escrow accounts | $411 | $— | $— | $411 | | Gas hedge contracts | $2 | $— | $— | $2 | | Financial transmission rights | $— | $— | $40 | $40 | | **Total Assets** | **$2,150** | **$1,121** | **$40** | **$6,145** | [Note 9. Decommissioning Trust Funds](index=88&type=section&id=Note%209.%20Decommissioning%20Trust%20Funds) This note details Entergy's nuclear decommissioning trust funds, including investment portfolios, fair value measurements, and unrealized gains/losses - Entergy subsidiaries maintain nuclear decommissioning trusts for ANO 1, ANO 2, River Bend, Waterford 3, and Grand Gulf, investing in equity and fixed-rate debt securities[330](index=330&type=chunk) - Unrealized gains/(losses) recognized on equity securities still held as of June 30, 2023, were **$211 million** for the three months and **$372 million** for the six months[334](index=334&type=chunk) Available-for-Sale Debt Securities (Millions) | Metric | June 30, 2023 Fair Value | June 30, 2023 Unrealized Gains | June 30, 2023 Unrealized Losses | Dec 31, 2022 Fair Value | Dec 31, 2022 Unrealized Gains | Dec 31, 2022 Unrealized Losses | | :-------------- | :----------------------- | :----------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :---------------------- | :----------------------------- | :------------------------------ | | Debt Securities | $1,707 | $5 | $172 | $1,655 | $4 | $201 | - Proceeds from dispositions of available-for-sale debt securities amounted to **$136 million** for Q2 2023 and **$260 million** for H1 2023[339](index=339&type=chunk)[340](index=340&type=chunk) [Note 10. Income Taxes](index=100&type=section&id=Note%2010.%20Income%20Taxes) This note updates on income tax matters, including the impact of Act 293 securitization and a recent change in Arkansas corporate income tax rate - No unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes were returned to customers for Entergy or Registrant Subsidiaries for Q2 2023 or H1 2023[365](index=365&type=chunk) - The Act 293 securitization in Q1 2023 resulted in a net reduction of income tax expense of approximately **$133 million** for Entergy Louisiana and **$129 million** for Entergy, due to a permanent tax accounting difference[367](index=367&type=chunk) - Arkansas Act 532 reduced the corporate income tax rate from **5.3% to 5.1%** in April 2023, leading Entergy Arkansas to accrue an **$8 million** regulatory liability for income taxes[369](index=369&type=chunk) [Note 11. Property, Plant, and Equipment](index=101&type=section&id=Note%2011.%20Property,%20Plant,%20and%20Equipment) This note provides information on construction expenditures included in accounts payable for Entergy and its Registrant Subsidiaries Construction Expenditures in Accounts Payable (Thousands) | Company | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------ | :------------ | :---------------- | | Entergy | $499,000 | $459,000 | | Entergy Arkansas | $113,200 | $93,200 | | Entergy Louisiana | $136,100 | $154,300 | | Entergy Mississippi | $66,800 | $59,500 | | Entergy New Orleans | $8,500 | $11,200 | | Entergy Texas | $104,600 | $68,900 | | System Energy | $17,700 | $29,000 | [Note 12. Variable Interest Entities](index=102&type=section&id=Note%2012.%20Variable%20Interest%20Entities) This note discusses Entergy's variable interest entities, including nuclear fuel companies, storm trusts, and tax equity partnerships - Restoration Law Trust I and II are VIEs consolidated by Entergy Louisiana, with the LURC's **1%** beneficial interest presented as noncontrolling interest[373](index=373&type=chunk)[374](index=374&type=chunk) - AR Searcy Partnership, LLC (Entergy Arkansas) and MS Sunflower Partnership, LLC (Entergy Mississippi) are tax equity partnerships qualifying as VIEs, consolidated by their respective Entergy subsidiaries[376](index=376&type=chunk)[378](index=378&type=chunk) [Note 13. Revenue](index=103&type=section&id=Note%2013.%20Revenue) This note provides a detailed breakdown of Entergy's total operating revenues by customer class and type, and a reconciliation of doubtful accounts Entergy's Total Operating Revenues (Three Months Ended June 30, Thousands) | Revenue Type | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------ | :---------- | :---------- | | Electric | $2,785,244 | $3,258,255 | | Natural gas | $33,503 | $48,008 | | Other | $27,279 | $88,933 | | **Total Operating Revenues** | **$2,846,026** | **$3,395,196** | Entergy's Total Operating Revenues (Six Months Ended June 30, Thousands) | Revenue Type | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------ | :---------- | :---------- | | Electric | $5,668,654 | $5,914,031 | | Natural gas | $98,084 | $120,369 | | Other | $60,347 | $238,722 | | **Total Operating Revenues** | **$5,827,085** | **$6,273,122** | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Reconciliation (Six Months Ended June 30, Millions) | Item | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------ | :---- | :---- | | Balance at Dec 31 | $30.9 | $68.6 | | Provisions | $15.5 | $11.0 | | Write-offs | ($51.5) | ($75.5) | | Recoveries | $26.9 | $21.5 | | **Balance at June 30** | **$21.8** | **$25.6** | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=107&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section refers to the 'Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments' section for disclosures on market risk - Disclosures about market risk are provided in the 'Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments' section of Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis[389](index=389&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=107&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) This section confirms the effectiveness of Entergy Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures and reports no material changes in internal control - As of June 30, 2023, Entergy Corporation and its Registrant Subsidiaries' disclosure controls and procedures were deemed effective[390](index=390&type=chunk) - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023[392](index=392&type=chunk) [Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=109&type=section&id=Entergy%20Arkansas,%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a financial discussion for Entergy Arkansas, covering operations, liquidity, capital resources, and regulatory updates, including solar projects [Results of Operations](index=109&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Entergy Arkansas's net income saw mixed changes in Q2 and H1 2023, with operating revenues impacted by fuel, weather, and retail price changes - Net income for Entergy Arkansas increased by **$3.8 million** in Q2 2023 YoY, primarily due to higher retail electric price and lower O&M expenses, partially offset by lower volume/weather and higher interest/depreciation[394](index=394&type=chunk) - Net income for Entergy Arkansas decreased by **$2.3 million** for H1 2023 YoY, primarily due to lower volume/weather and higher interest/depreciation, partially offset by higher retail electric price and lower O&M expenses[395](index=395&type=chunk) Entergy Arkansas Operating Revenues (Second Quarter YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $696.9 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (90.6) | | Volume/weather | (8.6) | | Retail electric price | 18.6 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$616.3** | Entergy Arkansas Operating Revenues (Six Months YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $1,255.9 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (64.8) | | Volume/weather | (30.0) | | Retail electric price | 38.0 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$1,199.1** | Entergy Arkansas Electric Energy Sales (GWh) (Second Quarter YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :---------------------- | :---- | :---- | :------- | | Residential | 1,767 | 1,820 | (3) | | Commercial | 1,374 | 1,383 | (1) | | Industrial | 2,226 | 2,135 | 4 | | Governmental | 49 | 56 | (13) | | Total retail | 5,416 | 5,394 | — | | Sales for resale: Associated companies | 512 | 450 | 14 | | Sales for resale: Non-associated companies | 811 | 2,010 | (60) | | **Total** | **6,739** | **7,854** | **(14)** | Entergy Arkansas Electric Energy Sales (GWh) (Six Months YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :---------------------- | :----- | :----- | :------- | | Residential | 3,569 | 3,912 | (9) | | Commercial | 2,613 | 2,690 | (3) | | Industrial | 4,276 | 4,106 | 4 | | Governmental | 95 | 111 | (14) | | Total retail | 10,553 | 10,819 | (2) | | Sales for resale: Associated companies | 1,075 | 936 | 15 | | Sales for resale: Non-associated companies | 2,379 | 3,401 | (30) | | **Total** | **14,007** | **15,156** | **(8)** | - Other operation and maintenance expenses decreased due to lower compensation and benefits, reduced non-nuclear generation expenses, and decreased MISO transmission costs[406](index=406&type=chunk)[408](index=408&type=chunk) - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased due to additions to plant in service[407](index=407&type=chunk)[409](index=409&type=chunk) - Interest expense increased due to the issuance of **$425 million** of **5.15%** Series mortgage bonds in January 2023[407](index=407&type=chunk)[409](index=409&type=chunk) - The effective income tax rate was **22.9%** for Q2 2023 and **19.4%** for H1 2023, influenced by state income taxes and book/tax differences[410](index=410&type=chunk)[411](index=411&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=113&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) This section details Entergy Arkansas's cash flow activities, capital structure, and sources of capital, including credit facilities and solar project developments Entergy Arkansas Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended June 30) | Activity | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $407,699 | $386,522 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($563,854) | ($376,810) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $155,090 | $35,642 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash | ($1,065) | $45,354 | | Cash at end of period | $4,213 | $58,269 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$21.2 million**, driven by higher customer collections, lower fuel costs, and a **$41.7 million** refund from System Energy[415](index=415&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities increased by **$187 million**, primarily due to higher distribution and transmission construction expenditures and increased nuclear fuel activity[416](index=416&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$119.4 million**, mainly due to the issuance of **$425 million** of mortgage bonds and net borrowings on the nuclear fuel company VIE's credit facility[417](index=417&type=chunk) Entergy Arkansas Debt to Capital Ratios | Metric | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------ | :------------ | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 53.8 % | 52.5 % | | Net debt to net capital (non-GAAP) | 53.8 % | 52.5 % | - Entergy Arkansas has credit facilities totaling **$175 million** and an uncommitted letter of credit facility with **$11.6 million** outstanding for MISO obligations[424](index=424&type=chunk) - The Walnut Bend Solar and West Memphis Solar projects are expected to achieve commercial operation in 2024, with regulatory approvals and settlement agreements in place[426](index=426&type=chunk)[427](index=427&type=chunk) - Entergy Arkansas's 2023 formula rate plan filing proposes an **$88.6 million** rate increase for 2024, subject to a **4%** annual revenue constraint[429](index=429&type=chunk) - The energy cost recovery rider increased to **$0.01883 per kWh** in April 2023 due to under-recovered balances from higher natural gas prices[430](index=430&type=chunk) - New Arkansas law revises net metering billing to reduce cost shifts, imposes a **5 MW** limit for future facilities, and allows utilities to recover net metering credits like fuel[436](index=436&type=chunk) - The APSC approved Entergy Arkansas's Power Through offering in May 2023, with some modifications[438](index=438&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=120&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements) The consolidated income statements for Entergy Arkansas, LLC show a net income of $66.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and $126.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Operating revenues decreased year-over-year for both periods Entergy Arkansas Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :------------------------------------ | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Electric Operating Revenues | $616,347 | $696,939 | | Total Operating Expenses | $490,478 | $582,063 | | Operating Income | $125,869 | $114,876 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $86,888 | $80,850 | | Net Income | $66,948 | $63,110 | | Earnings Applicable to Member's Equity | $67,954 | $63,639 | Entergy Arkansas Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Six Months Ended June 30) | Metric | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :------------------------------------ | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Electric Operating Revenues | $1,199,096 | $1,255,895 | | Total Operating Expenses | $970,196 | $1,025,485 | | Operating Income | $228,900 | $230,410 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $156,718 | $165,534 | | Net Income | $126,344 | $128,677 | | Earnings Applicable to Member's Equity | $128,979 | $130,593 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=122&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) The consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy Arkansas, LLC show an increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, while net cash used in investing activities also increased. Net cash provided by financing activities saw a significant rise Entergy Arkansas Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended June 30) | Activity | 2023 (Thousands) | 2022 (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $407,699 | $386,522 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($563,854) | ($376,810) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $155,090 | $35,642 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash | ($1,065) | $45,354 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $4,213 | $58,269 | - Operating activities increased cash flow by **$21.2 million**, driven by higher customer collections, lower fuel costs, and a **$41.7 million** refund from System Energy[415](index=415&type=chunk)[450](index=450&type=chunk) - Investing activities used **$187 million** more cash, primarily due to increased construction expenditures for storm restoration and transmission system reliability[416](index=416&type=chunk)[450](index=450&type=chunk) - Financing activities provided **$119.4 million** more cash, mainly from the issuance of **$425 million** of mortgage bonds and net borrowings on the nuclear fuel company VIE's credit facility[417](index=417&type=chunk)[450](index=450&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=124&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) The consolidated balance sheets for Entergy Arkansas, LLC show a slight decrease in total current assets but an overall increase in total assets as of June 30, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022. Utility plant net and decommissioning trust funds increased Entergy Arkansas Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Thousands) | Asset/Liability/Equity | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :--------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Total Current Assets | $888,774 | $964,673 | | Total Other Property and Investments | $1,328,933 | $1,202,274 | | Utility Plant - Net | $9,250,084 | $8,941,958 | | Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets | $1,954,908 | $1,897,671 | | **Total Assets** | **$13,422,699** | **$13,006,576** | | Total Current Liabilities | $1,231,847 | $1,142,236 | | Total Non-Current Liabilities | $8,371,909 | $8,082,525 | | Total Equity | $3,818,943 | $3,781,815 | | **Total Liabilities and Equity** | **$13,422,699** | **$13,006,576** | - Decommissioning trust funds increased from **$1,199.9 million** to **$1,326.6 million**[452](index=452&type=chunk) - Long-term debt increased from **$3,876.5 million** to **$4,023.8 million**[454](index=454&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=126&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity) The consolidated statements of changes in equity for Entergy Arkansas, LLC show an increase in total equity for H1 2023, driven by net income Entergy Arkansas Changes in Equity (Six Months Ended June 30) | Item | 2023 Noncontrolling Interest (Thousands) | 2023 Member's Equity (Thousands) | 2023 Total (Thousands) | 2022 Noncontrolling Interest (Thousands) | 2022 Member's Equity (Thousands) | 2022 Total (Thousands) | | :---------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :--------------------- | | Balance at December 31 | $27,825 | $3,753,990 | $3,781,815 | $33,110 | $3,542,745 | $3,575,855 | | Net income (loss) | ($2,635) | $128,979 | $126,344 | ($1,916) | $130,593 | $128,677 | | Common equity distributions | — | ($89,000) | ($89,000) | — | ($36,000) | ($36,000) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | ($217) | — | ($217) | ($190) | — | ($190) | | **Balance at June 30** | **$24,973** | **$3,793,970** | **$3,818,943** | **$31,004** | **$3,637,338** | **$3,668,342** | [Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=127&type=section&id=Entergy%20Louisiana,%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a financial discussion for Entergy Louisiana, covering operations, liquidity, capital resources, and regulatory updates, including storm cost securitizations [Results of Operations](index=127&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Entergy Louisiana's net income saw mixed changes in Q2 and H1 2023, significantly impacted by storm cost securitizations and revenue fluctuations - Net income for Entergy Louisiana decreased by **$53.4 million** in Q2 2023 YoY, primarily due to the net effects of the May 2022 storm cost securitization, including a **$290 million** reduction in income tax expense offset by a **$224.4 million** regulatory charge[461](index=461&type=chunk) - Net income for Entergy Louisiana increased by **$39.8 million** for H1 2023 YoY, primarily due to the net effects of the March 2023 storm cost securitization (including a **$133.4 million** tax reduction offset by a **$103.4 million** regulatory charge), higher retail electric price, and lower O&M expenses[462](index=462&type=chunk) Entergy Louisiana Operating Revenues (Second Quarter YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $1,515.8 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (320.9) | | Storm restoration carrying costs | (37.5) | | Volume/weather | (7.9) | | Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers | 9.2 | | Retail electric price | 46.9 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$1,205.6** | Entergy Louisiana Operating Revenues (Six Months YoY) | Item | Amount (Millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $2,781.8 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income | (300.9) | | Volume/weather | (29.5) | | Storm restoration carrying costs | (6.9) | | Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers | 18.4 | | Retail electric price | 87.9 | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$2,550.8** | Entergy Louisiana Electric Energy Sales (GWh) (Second Quarter YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :---------------------- | :----- | :----- | :------- | | Residential | 3,694 | 3,824 | (3) | | Commercial | 2,801 | 2,879 | (3) | | Industrial | 8,014 | 8,148 | (2) | | Governmental | 206 | 208 | (1) | | Total retail | 14,715 | 15,059 | (2) | | Sales for resale: Associated companies | 678 | 1,315 | (48) | | Sales for resale: Non-associated companies | 464 | 467 | (1) | | **Total** | **15,857** | **16,841** | **(6)** | Entergy Louisiana Electric Energy Sales (GWh) (Six Months YoY) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | | :---------------------- | :----- | :----- | :--

[Forward-looking Information](index=7&type=section&id=Forward-looking%20Information) This section defines forward-looking statements and outlines key risks that could cause actual results to differ materially [Overview of Forward-looking Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Forward-looking%20Information) This section defines forward-looking statements and clarifies that registrants undertake no obligation to update them - Statements about future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, and events are considered **'forward-looking statements'**[16](index=16&type=chunk) - Registrants do not provide assurance that forward-looking statements will prove correct and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise them, except as required by federal securities laws[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Factors That Could Cause Actual Results to Differ Materially](index=7&type=section&id=Factors%20Causing%20Material%20Differences) This section outlines numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements - Key risk factors include resolution of rate cases and related litigation, regulatory and operating challenges with MISO, changes in utility regulation, and changes in nuclear facility oversight[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Economic and environmental risks such as volatility in energy markets, changes in environmental laws, weather variations (hurricanes, storms), effects of climate change, and supply chain disruptions are significant[17](index=17&type=chunk)[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Financial and operational risks include changes in financial markets, actions of rating agencies, litigation, technological changes (e.g., distributed energy), cybersecurity threats, and the ability to attract and retain skilled workforce[17](index=17&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Definitions](index=10&type=section&id=Definitions) This section provides a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the report [Abbreviations and Acronyms](index=10&type=section&id=Abbreviations%20and%20Acronyms) This section provides a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the report, defining key terms related to regulatory bodies, company entities, and operational metrics - Key regulatory bodies defined include APSC (Arkansas Public Service Commission), FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), LPSC (Louisiana Public Service Commission), MPSC (Mississippi Public Service Commission), and PUCT (Public Utility Commission of Texas)[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Entergy's business segments are defined, with 'Utility' being the primary reportable segment and 'Parent & Other' encompassing the parent company and non-utility operations, following the exit from the merchant nuclear power business[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Operational metrics and facilities such as GWh (Gigawatt-hour), MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.), ANO (Arkansas Nuclear One), and Grand Gulf (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station) are also defined[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) [Part I. Financial Information](index=13&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) This part provides detailed financial discussion and analysis for Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries, including operations, liquidity, and regulatory updates [Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries](index=13&type=section&id=Entergy%20Corporation%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a comprehensive financial discussion and analysis for Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries, focusing on the Utility segment [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=13&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis) This section details Entergy's financial performance for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, highlighting changes in net income, operating revenues, and various expenses Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2022 Net Income (Loss) (In Thousands) | Variance (In Thousands) | 2023 Net Income (Loss) (In Thousands) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :--------------------- | :------- | :--------------------- | | Utility | $340,462 | $56,840 | $397,302 | | Parent & Other | ($64,062) | ($22,305) | ($86,367) | | **Entergy Total** | **$276,400** | **$34,535** | **$310,935** | - Q1 2023 net income increased by **$34.5 million**, primarily driven by a **$129 million reduction in income tax expense** due to the Hurricane Ida securitization, partially offset by a **$103 million regulatory charge**[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Item | Amount (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $2,728 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues (no significant net income effect) | 161 | | Retail electric price | 86 | | Storm restoration carrying costs | 31 | | Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes | 17 | | Volume/weather | (75) | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$2,948** | - Utility operating revenues increased by **$219.8 million**, primarily due to fuel/rider revenues (**$161 million**), retail electric price increases (**$86 million**), and storm restoration carrying costs (**$31 million**), partially offset by unfavorable volume/weather (**$75 million**)[33](index=33&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) Total Electric Energy Sales for Utility (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Customer Segment | 2023 (GWh) | 2022 (GWh) | % Change | | :----------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :------- | | Residential | 7,276 | 8,454 | (14)% | | Commercial | 6,248 | 6,271 | —% | | Industrial | 12,740 | 12,496 | 2% | | Governmental | 577 | 584 | (1)% | | Total retail | 26,841 | 27,805 | (3)% | | Sales for resale | 4,502 | 3,641 | 24% | | **Total** | **31,343** | **31,446** | **—%** | - Total electric energy sales for Utility remained **flat year-over-year**, with a **14% decrease in residential sales** due to less favorable weather, offset by a **24% increase in sales for resale**[41](index=41&type=chunk) Debt to Capital Ratios (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Ratio | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------- | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 67.4 % | 66.9 % | | Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 67.2 % | 66.6 % | | Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 65.5 % | 66.5 % | - Entergy's debt to capital ratio increased to **67.4%** as of March 31, 2023, from **66.9%** at December 31, 2022, primarily due to net debt issuance in 2023[56](index=56&type=chunk)[57](index=57&type=chunk) Cash Flows (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Millions) | 2022 (In Millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------------- | :----------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $224 | $443 | | Net cash provided by (used in): | | | | Operating activities | 960 | 538 | | Investing activities | (1,283) | (1,551) | | Financing activities | 2,070 | 1,272 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,747 | 259 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $1,971 | $702 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$422 million**, driven by higher customer collections and decreased storm spending[85](index=85&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$798 million**, primarily due to **$1.458 billion** from the Entergy Louisiana storm securitization[85](index=85&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=26&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements) This section presents the consolidated income statements for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing operating revenues, operating expenses, and net income Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Operating Revenues | $2,981,059 | $2,877,925 | | Operating Income | $462,109 | $566,060 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $233,324 | $346,090 | | Income Taxes | ($78,975) | $66,497 | | Consolidated Net Income | $312,299 | $279,593 | | Net Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $310,935 | $276,400 | | Basic Earnings per Average Common Share | $1.47 | $1.36 | | Diluted Earnings per Average Common Share | $1.47 | $1.36 | - Consolidated net income attributable to Entergy Corporation increased to **$310.9 million** in Q1 2023 from **$276.4 million** in Q1 2022, with basic and diluted EPS rising to **$1.47** from **$1.36**[96](index=96&type=chunk) - Operating revenues increased by **$103.1 million**, while operating income decreased by **$103.9 million**[96](index=96&type=chunk) - Income taxes shifted from an expense of **$66.5 million** in Q1 2022 to a benefit of **$79.0 million** in Q1 2023[96](index=96&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=27&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) This section presents the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, showing net income and other comprehensive income (loss) components Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net Income | $312,299 | $279,593 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $2,027 | ($4,050) | | Comprehensive Income | $314,326 | $275,543 | | Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation | $312,962 | $272,350 | - Comprehensive income attributable to Entergy Corporation increased to **$313.0 million** in Q1 2023 from **$272.4 million** in Q1 2022, primarily due to higher net income and a positive shift in other comprehensive income[97](index=97&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=28&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) This section provides the consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $959,543 | $537,966 | | Net cash flow used in investing activities | ($1,283,591) | ($1,551,219) | | Net cash flow provided by financing activities | $2,070,396 | $1,272,285 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $1,746,348 | $259,032 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $1,970,512 | $701,591 | - Net cash from operating activities significantly increased by **$421.6 million**, while net cash used in investing activities decreased by **$267.6 million**[99](index=99&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$798.1 million**, leading to a substantial increase in cash and cash equivalents at period end[99](index=99&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=30&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) This section presents the consolidated balance sheets for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $59,203,276 | $58,595,191 | | Total Liabilities | $45,816,938 | $45,310,889 | | Total Equity | $13,166,928 | $13,064,892 | - Total assets increased by **$608.1 million**, primarily driven by a significant increase in cash and cash equivalents to **$1.97 billion** from **$224.2 million**[103](index=103&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) - Total liabilities also increased by **$506.0 million**, with long-term debt rising to **$24.46 billion** from **$23.62 billion**[103](index=103&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) - Total common shareholders' equity increased by **$91.2 million** to **$13.06 billion**, reflecting net income and other comprehensive income[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=32&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity) This section presents the consolidated statements of changes in equity for Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing changes in common stock, paid-in capital, retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive loss, and noncontrolling interests Consolidated Changes in Equity (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | March 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Balance at December 31 | $13,064,892 | $11,705,394 | | Consolidated net income | $312,299 | $279,593 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $2,027 | ($4,050) | | Common stock dividends declared | ($226,194) | ($205,058) | | Beneficial interest in storm trust | $14,577 | — | | Balance at March 31 | $13,166,928 | $11,776,826 | - Total equity increased to **$13.17 billion** as of March 31, 2023, from **$13.06 billion** at December 31, 2022, primarily due to consolidated net income and a beneficial interest in the storm trust, partially offset by common stock dividends[107](index=107&type=chunk) [Note 1. Commitments and Contingencies](index=33&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) This note discusses Entergy's involvement in various legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings, highlighting the resolution of the ANO damages case and the winding up of the Nelson Industrial Steam Company partnership - Entergy Arkansas accepted a **$41 million offer of judgment** from the DOE in March 2023 to resolve claims in the fourth round ANO damages case related to spent nuclear fuel storage costs[115](index=115&type=chunk) - The damages awarded included reimbursements for previously capitalized costs (**$18 million**), other operation and maintenance expenses (**$10 million**), nuclear fuel expense (**$8 million**), materials and supplies (**$3 million**), and taxes other than income taxes (**$2 million**)[115](index=115&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana is working to wind up the Nelson Industrial Steam Company (NISCO) partnership, which suspended operations in April 2023, and expects the generating units to transfer to Entergy Louisiana, with no material financial effect anticipated[121](index=121&type=chunk) [Note 2. Rate and Regulatory Matters](index=34&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Rate%20and%20Regulatory%20Matters) This note provides updates on various rate and regulatory proceedings affecting Entergy and its subsidiaries, including fuel and purchased power cost recovery, retail rate proceedings, and the closing of the Hurricane Ida securitization financing for Entergy Louisiana - Entergy Arkansas's energy cost rate increased to **$0.01883 per kWh** effective April 2023, primarily due to a large under-recovered balance from higher natural gas prices in 2022 and a **$32 million deferral** from 2021 winter storms[123](index=123&type=chunk) - The Hurricane Ida securitization financing for Entergy Louisiana closed in March 2023, resulting in the issuance of approximately **$1.491 billion in bonds** and a **$180 million regulatory asset** for future recovery[157](index=157&type=chunk) - The securitization led to a net reduction of income tax expense of approximately **$133 million** for Entergy Louisiana and **$129 million** for Entergy, but also a **$103 million regulatory charge** to share benefits with customers[163](index=163&type=chunk) - System Energy paid **$103.5 million in refunds** in January 2023 related to the Grand Gulf sale-leaseback renewal costs and depreciation litigation, distributed to Entergy Arkansas (**$41.7 million**), Entergy Louisiana (**$27.8 million**), and Entergy New Orleans (**$34 million**)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana filed an application in April 2023 to use **$1.6 billion in low-interest debt** to reduce its COVID-19 regulatory asset of **$47.8 million**[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Note 3. Equity](index=42&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Equity) This note details Entergy's equity structure, including common stock, earnings per share, equity distribution programs, treasury stock, comprehensive income, and noncontrolling interests Earnings per Share (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :-------------------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Basic earnings per share | $1.47 | $1.36 | | Diluted earnings per share | $1.47 | $1.36 | - Entergy physically settled its forward sale agreements in November 2022, delivering **7,688,419 shares of common stock** for **$853.3 million**[171](index=171&type=chunk) - No forward sale agreements were in place as of March 31, 2023[171](index=171&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana consolidates Restoration Law Trust II (storm trust II) as a variable interest entity, with the LURC's **1% beneficial interest** shown as noncontrolling interest (**$14.6 million** as of March 31, 2023)[179](index=179&type=chunk) - Common stock dividends declared were **$1.07 per share** for Q1 2023, up from **$1.01 per share** for Q1 2022[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Note 4. Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines of Credit, Short-term Borrowings, and Long-term Debt](index=47&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Revolving%20Credit%20Facilities%2C%20Lines%20of%20Credit%2C%20Short-term%20Borrowings%2C%20and%20Long-term%20Debt) This note provides details on Entergy's and its subsidiaries' credit facilities, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt, including borrowing capacities, outstanding amounts, and recent debt issuances Entergy Corporation Credit Facility Status (March 31, 2023) | Category | Amount (In Millions) | | :---------------- | :------------------- | | Capacity | $3,500 | | Borrowings | $150 | | Letters of Credit | $3 | | Capacity Available | $3,347 | - Entergy Corporation has a **$3.5 billion credit facility** expiring in June 2027, with **$150 million drawn** and **$3.347 billion available** as of March 31, 2023[180](index=180&type=chunk) - The weighted average interest rate on the drawn portion was **6.12%**[180](index=180&type=chunk) - Entergy Corporation had **$865.6 million of commercial paper outstanding** as of March 31, 2023, with a weighted-average interest rate of **4.93%**[182](index=182&type=chunk) - Entergy Arkansas issued **$425 million of 5.15% Series mortgage bonds** in January 2023[194](index=194&type=chunk) - System Energy issued **$325 million of 6.00% Series mortgage bonds** in March 2023[195](index=195&type=chunk) Long-Term Debt Fair Value (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Company | March 31, 2023 Book Value (In Thousands) | March 31, 2023 Fair Value (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 Book Value (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 Fair Value (In Thousands) | | :-------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Entergy | $26,723,309 | $24,057,455 | $25,932,549 | $22,573,837 | | Entergy Arkansas | $4,620,604 | $4,126,440 | $4,166,500 | $3,538,930 | | Entergy Louisiana | $10,690,832 | $9,718,246 | $10,698,922 | $9,444,665 | | Entergy Mississippi | $2,431,365 | $2,156,919 | $2,331,096 | $1,987,154 | | Entergy New Orleans | $766,242 | $711,545 | $775,632 | $707,872 | | Entergy Texas | $2,896,522 | $2,566,690 | $2,895,913 | $2,485,705 | | System Energy | $1,020,211 | $979,621 | $777,905 | $702,473 | [Note 5. Stock-based Compensation](index=51&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Stock-based%20Compensation) This note describes Entergy's stock-based compensation plans, including stock options and other equity awards, and provides financial information on compensation expense and tax benefits - Entergy granted options on **281,874 shares of common stock** in Q1 2023 with a fair value of **$20.07 per option**[200](index=200&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2023, **2,985,788 options were outstanding** with an aggregate intrinsic value of **$42.8 million**[200](index=200&type=chunk) Stock Option Compensation Expense (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Millions) | 2022 (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------------- | :----------------- | | Compensation expense included in consolidated net income | $1.1 | $1.1 | | Tax benefit recognized in consolidated net income | $0.3 | $0.3 | | Compensation cost capitalized | $0.5 | $0.4 | - In January 2023, Entergy granted **345,983 restricted stock awards** and **143,212 long-term incentive awards**[202](index=202&type=chunk)[204](index=204&type=chunk) - Restricted stock awards were valued at **$108.47 per share**, and long-term incentive awards were valued at **$130.65 per share (80%)** and **$108.47 per share (20%)**[202](index=202&type=chunk)[204](index=204&type=chunk) Other Equity Awards Compensation Expense (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Millions) | 2022 (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------------- | :----------------- | | Compensation expense included in consolidated net income | $7.7 | $11.4 | | Tax benefit recognized in consolidated net income | $2.0 | $2.9 | | Compensation cost capitalized | $3.2 | $4.4 | [Note 6. Retirement and Other Postretirement Benefits](index=52&type=section&id=Note%206.%20Retirement%20and%20Other%20Postretirement%20Benefits) This note outlines the components of Entergy's qualified and non-qualified net pension costs and other postretirement benefit costs (income) for Q1 2023 and 2022 Entergy's Qualified Net Pension Costs (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Component | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Service cost | $25,678 | $37,660 | | Interest cost | $75,701 | $51,119 | | Expected return on assets | ($98,133) | ($103,607) | | Amortization of net loss | $22,347 | $60,579 | | Settlement charges | $138,427 | — | | **Net pension costs** | **$164,020** | **$45,751** | - Entergy's net pension costs significantly increased to **$164.0 million** in Q1 2023 from **$45.8 million** in Q1 2022, primarily due to **$138.4 million in settlement charges**[206](index=206&type=chunk) Entergy's Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost (Income) (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Component | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Service cost | $3,664 | $6,184 | | Interest cost on APBO | $10,568 | $6,827 | | Expected return on assets | ($9,183) | ($10,855) | | Amortization of prior service credit | ($5,640) | ($6,388) | | Amortization of net (gain)/loss | ($2,862) | $1,083 | | **Net other postretirement benefit income** | **($3,453)** | **($3,149)** | - Entergy expects to contribute **$267 million** to its qualified pension plans in 2023, with **$33 million** already contributed as of March 31, 2023[216](index=216&type=chunk) [Note 7. Business Segment Information](index=56&type=section&id=Note%207.%20Business%20Segment%20Information) This note details Entergy's business segments, primarily the Utility segment, and clarifies that Entergy Wholesale Commodities is no longer a reportable segment as of January 1, 2023 - Entergy operates primarily through a single reportable segment, Utility, which encompasses electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, plus a small natural gas distribution business in Louisiana[217](index=217&type=chunk) - Effective January 1, 2023, Entergy Wholesale Commodities is no longer a reportable segment, as Entergy completed its strategy to exit the merchant nuclear power business in 2022, with remaining activities now included under Parent & Other[218](index=218&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk) Entergy's Segment Financial Information (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | Utility (2023, In Thousands) | Parent & Other (2023, In Thousands) | Consolidated (2023, In Thousands) | Utility (2022, In Thousands) | Parent & Other (22, In Thousands) | Consolidated (2022, In Thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | :------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | | Operating revenues | $2,947,992 | $33,070 | $2,981,059 | $2,728,156 | $149,777 | $2,877,925 | | Income taxes | ($66,126) | ($12,849) | ($78,975) | $75,359 | ($8,862) | $66,497 | | Consolidated net income (loss) | $398,167 | ($30,394) | $312,299 | $343,156 | ($31,617) | $279,593 | | Total assets (period end) | $63,443,534 | $860,341 | $59,203,276 | $61,399,243 | $884,442 | $58,595,191 | [Note 8. Risk Management and Fair Values](index=57&type=section&id=Note%208.%20Risk%20Management%20and%20Fair%20Values) This note discusses Entergy's market risk exposures, primarily commodity price risk, and its use of derivative instruments to mitigate these risks, along with fair value measurements of financial instruments - Entergy uses derivative instruments, including natural gas swaps and options, and financial transmission rights, to manage commodity price risk for its Utility segment, with most benefits/costs recovered through fuel cost recovery mechanisms[223](index=223&type=chunk)[227](index=227&type=chunk)[228](index=228&type=chunk) Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (March 31, 2023) | Instrument | Balance Sheet Location | Gross Fair Value (In Millions) | Offsetting Position (In Millions) | Net Fair Value (In Millions) | | :-------------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | | Natural gas swaps and options (Assets) | Prepayments and other | $2 | $— | $2 | | Financial transmission rights (Assets) | Prepayments and other | $8 | ($1) | $7 | | Natural gas swaps and options (Liabilities) | Other current liabilities | $22 | $— | $22 | - Financial transmission rights are classified as **Level 3 assets and liabilities** in the fair value hierarchy, valued using unobservable inputs like estimates of congestion costs[244](index=244&type=chunk) Total Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (March 31, 2023) | Category | Level 1 (In Millions) | Level 2 (In Millions) | Level 3 (In Millions) | Total (In Millions) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | | Assets | $2,931 | $1,136 | $7 | $6,690 | | Liabilities | $22 | $— | $— | $22 | [Note 9. Decommissioning Trust Funds](index=71&type=section&id=Note%209.%20Decommissioning%20Trust%20Funds) This note provides information on Entergy's nuclear decommissioning trust funds, including their investment portfolios, fair value measurements, and regulatory accounting treatment - Entergy's subsidiaries maintain nuclear decommissioning trusts to fund costs for ANO 1, ANO 2, River Bend, Waterford 3, and Grand Gulf, investing in equity and fixed-rate debt securities[264](index=264&type=chunk) - Unrealized gains/losses on investment securities in the trusts are recorded as offsetting regulatory liabilities/assets due to regulatory treatment, except for the former Palisades plant[265](index=265&type=chunk) Available-for-Sale Debt Securities (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Millions) | 2022 (In Millions) | | :---------------- | :----------------- | :----------------- | | Fair Value | $1,707 | $1,655 | | Total Unrealized Gains | $8 | $4 | | Total Unrealized Losses | $160 | $201 | - As of March 31, 2023, available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately **3.07%** and an average maturity of approximately **10.81 years**[268](index=268&type=chunk) [Note 10. Income Taxes](index=76&type=section&id=Note%2010.%20Income%20Taxes) This note provides updates on income tax matters, including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Act 293 securitization, and a recent Arkansas corporate income tax rate change - The Act 293 securitization for Entergy Louisiana resulted in a net reduction of income tax expense of approximately **$133 million** for Entergy Louisiana and **$129 million** for Entergy, due to a permanent tax accounting difference[293](index=293&type=chunk) - In Q1 2023, Entergy Louisiana recorded a **$103 million ($76 million net-of-tax) regulatory charge** to share the benefits of the securitization with customers[294](index=294&type=chunk) - Arkansas Act 532 reduced the corporate income tax rate from **5.3% to 5.1%** in April 2023, with no significant expected effect on Entergy Arkansas's financial position[295](index=295&type=chunk) - There was no return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes for Entergy or its Registrant Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Note 11. Property, Plant, and Equipment](index=77&type=section&id=Note%2011.%20Property%2C%20Plant%2C%20and%20Equipment) This note provides details on construction expenditures included in accounts payable for Entergy and its Registrant Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022 Construction Expenditures in Accounts Payable (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Company | March 31, 2023 (In Millions) | December 31, 2022 (In Millions) | | :-------------------- | :--------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | Entergy | $426 | $459 | | Entergy Arkansas | $64.4 | $93.2 | | Entergy Louisiana | $117.3 | $154.3 | | Entergy Mississippi | $57.6 | $59.5 | | Entergy New Orleans | $5.7 | $11.2 | | Entergy Texas | $104.8 | $68.9 | | System Energy | $36.6 | $29 | - Total construction expenditures included in accounts payable for Entergy decreased from **$459 million** at December 31, 2022, to **$426 million** at March 31, 2023[296](index=296&type=chunk) [Note 12. Variable Interest Entities](index=78&type=section&id=Note%2012.%20Variable%20Interest%20Entities) This note discusses Entergy's variable interest entities (VIEs), including nuclear fuel companies, Restoration Law Trust I and II, AR Searcy Partnership, LLC, and MS Sunflower Partnership, LLC - Restoration Law Trust I and II are consolidated by Entergy Louisiana as VIEs, with Entergy Louisiana as the primary beneficiary[299](index=299&type=chunk)[300](index=300&type=chunk) - Storm Trust II was established for the Act 293 securitization of Hurricane Ida costs[299](index=299&type=chunk)[300](index=300&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2023, Storm Trust I held **$3.1 billion** and Storm Trust II held **$1.5 billion** in Entergy Finance Company preferred membership interests[299](index=299&type=chunk)[300](index=300&type=chunk) - AR Searcy Partnership, LLC (Entergy Arkansas) and MS Sunflower Partnership, LLC (Entergy Mississippi) are tax equity partnerships consolidated as VIEs, primarily consisting of property, plant, and equipment[302](index=302&type=chunk)[303](index=303&type=chunk) [Note 13. Revenue](index=79&type=section&id=Note%2013.%20Revenue) This note provides a detailed breakdown of Entergy's operating revenues by customer segment and type for Q1 2023 and 2022, including a reconciliation of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts Entergy's Total Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Utility Electric revenues | $2,883,411 | $2,655,776 | | Natural gas revenues | $64,581 | $72,361 | | Other revenues | $33,067 | $149,788 | | **Total operating revenues** | **$2,981,059** | **$2,877,925** | - Total operating revenues increased by **$103.1 million**, with Utility electric revenues rising by **$227.6 million**, while natural gas revenues decreased by **$7.8 million** and other revenues decreased by **$116.7 million**[305](index=305&type=chunk) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Millions) | December 31, 2022 (In Millions) | | :-------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------ | | Balance | $23.3 | $30.9 | | Provisions | $6.1 | — | | Write-offs | ($34.4) | — | | Recoveries | $20.7 | — | - The allowance for doubtful accounts decreased from **$30.9 million** at December 31, 2022, to **$23.3 million** at March 31, 2023, reflecting write-offs of **$34.4 million** and recoveries of **$20.7 million**[309](index=309&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=82&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section refers to the 'Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments' section within Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for disclosures regarding market and credit risk [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=82&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) This section confirms the effectiveness of the Registrants' disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023, and states that no material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter - Each Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated and deemed effective as of March 31, 2023, ensuring timely and accurate reporting[314](index=314&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2023[315](index=315&type=chunk) [Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=83&type=section&id=Entergy%20Arkansas%2C%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a detailed financial discussion and analysis for Entergy Arkansas, LLC and its subsidiaries, covering results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and regulatory updates [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=83&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis_Entergy%20Arkansas) This section analyzes Entergy Arkansas's financial performance for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, detailing changes in net income, operating revenues, and expenses - Entergy Arkansas's net income decreased by **$6.2 million** in Q1 2023, primarily due to lower volume/weather and higher interest expense, partially offset by higher retail electric prices and other income[318](index=318&type=chunk) Entergy Arkansas Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Item | Amount (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $559.0 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues (no significant net income effect) | 26.0 | | Retail electric price | 19.4 | | Volume/weather | (21.7) | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$582.7** | - Operating revenues increased by **$23.7 million**, driven by fuel/rider revenues (**$26.0 million**) and retail electric price increases (**$19.4 million**), partially offset by unfavorable volume/weather (**$21.7 million**)[319](index=319&type=chunk) Entergy Arkansas Total Electric Energy Sales (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Customer Segment | 2023 (GWh) | 2022 (GWh) | % Change | | :----------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :------- | | Residential | 1,802 | 2,092 | (14)% | | Commercial | 1,239 | 1,307 | (5)% | | Industrial | 2,050 | 1,972 | 4% | | Governmental | 46 | 55 | (16)% | | Total retail | 5,137 | 5,426 | (5)% | | Sales for resale | 2,132 | 1,877 | 14% | | **Total** | **7,269** | **7,303** | **—%** | - Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by **$26.6 million**, partly due to a **$41.7 million refund** from System Energy related to sale-leaseback litigation[331](index=331&type=chunk) Entergy Arkansas Debt to Capital Ratio (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Ratio | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 55.1 % | 52.5 % | | Net debt to net capital (non-GAAP) | 54.2 % | 52.5 % | - The debt to capital ratio increased to **55.1%** from **52.5%**, primarily due to the issuance of **$425 million of 5.15% Series mortgage bonds** in January 2023[325](index=325&type=chunk)[338](index=338&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=92&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements_Entergy%20Arkansas) This section presents the consolidated income statements for Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing electric operating revenues, operating expenses, and net income Entergy Arkansas Income Statement Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Operating Revenues | $582,749 | $558,956 | | Operating Income | $103,031 | $115,534 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $69,831 | $84,684 | | Income Taxes | $10,434 | $19,117 | | Net Income | $59,397 | $65,567 | | Earnings Applicable to Member's Equity | $61,026 | $66,954 | - Net income decreased to **$59.4 million** in Q1 2023 from **$65.6 million** in Q1 2022, despite an increase in operating revenues, due to higher operating expenses and interest expense[364](index=364&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=93&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows_Entergy%20Arkansas) This section provides the consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Entergy Arkansas Cash Flow Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $274,037 | $247,426 | | Net cash flow used in investing activities | ($306,032) | ($214,477) | | Net cash flow provided by financing activities | $186,302 | $64,167 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $154,307 | $97,116 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $159,585 | $110,031 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$26.6 million**, while net cash used in investing activities increased by **$91.6 million**, primarily due to higher construction expenditures and nuclear fuel purchases[367](index=367&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$122.1 million**, largely due to the issuance of **$425 million in long-term debt**[367](index=367&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=94&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets_Entergy%20Arkansas) This section presents the consolidated balance sheets for Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity Entergy Arkansas Balance Sheet Highlights (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $13,280,430 | $13,006,576 | | Total Liabilities | $9,519,322 | $9,224,761 | | Total Equity | $3,761,108 | $3,781,815 | - Total assets increased by **$273.9 million**, primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents to **$159.6 million** from **$5.3 million**[369](index=369&type=chunk)[371](index=371&type=chunk) - Long-term debt increased to **$4.33 billion** from **$3.88 billion**[369](index=369&type=chunk)[371](index=371&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=96&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity_Entergy%20Arkansas) This section presents the consolidated statements of changes in equity for Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing changes in noncontrolling interest and member's equity Entergy Arkansas Changes in Equity (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | March 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Balance at December 31 | $3,781,815 | $3,575,855 | | Net income (loss) | $59,397 | $65,567 | | Common equity distributions | ($80,000) | — | | Balance at March 31 | $3,761,108 | $3,641,422 | - Total equity decreased to **$3.76 billion** as of March 31, 2023, from **$3.78 billion** at December 31, 2022, primarily due to **$80 million in common equity distributions**, partially offset by net income[374](index=374&type=chunk) [Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=97&type=section&id=Entergy%20Louisiana%2C%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a detailed financial discussion and analysis for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and its subsidiaries, covering results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and regulatory updates [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=97&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section analyzes Entergy Louisiana's financial performance for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, focusing on the significant impact of the March 2023 storm cost securitization - Entergy Louisiana's net income increased by **$93.2 million** in Q1 2023, primarily due to a **$133.4 million reduction in income tax expense** from the March 2023 storm cost securitization, partially offset by a **$103.4 million regulatory charge**[377](index=377&type=chunk) Entergy Louisiana Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Item | Amount (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $1,266.0 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues (no significant net income effect) | 29.3 | | Retail electric price | 40.9 | | Storm restoration carrying costs | 30.6 | | Volume/weather | (21.6) | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$1,345.2** | - Operating revenues increased by **$79.2 million**, driven by retail electric price increases (**$40.9 million**) and storm restoration carrying costs (**$30.6 million**), partially offset by unfavorable volume/weather (**$21.6 million**)[378](index=378&type=chunk) Entergy Louisiana Total Electric Energy Sales (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Customer Segment | 2023 (GWh) | 2022 (GWh) | % Change | | :----------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :------- | | Residential | 2,685 | 3,069 | (13)% | | Commercial | 2,447 | 2,421 | 1% | | Industrial | 7,832 | 7,606 | 3% | | Governmental | 194 | 191 | 2% | | Total retail | 13,158 | 13,287 | (1)% | | Sales for resale | 1,901 | 2,194 | (13)% | | **Total** | **15,059** | **15,481** | **(3)%** | - Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by **$356.6 million**, partly due to a **$27.8 million refund** from System Energy related to sale-leaseback litigation[395](index=395&type=chunk) Entergy Louisiana Debt to Capital Ratio (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Ratio | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 49.2 % | 53.0 % | | Net debt to net capital (non-GAAP) | 46.6 % | 52.9 % | - The debt to capital ratio decreased to **49.2%** from **53.0%**, primarily due to a **$1.5 billion capital contribution** received indirectly from Entergy Corporation in March 2023[399](index=399&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana filed an application in February 2023 seeking certification of the Iberville/Coastal Prairie (**175 MW**) and Sterlington (**49 MW**) solar facilities to expand its Geaux Green Option[418](index=418&type=chunk) - Entergy Louisiana filed an application in March 2023 for an alternative RFP process to acquire up to **3 GW of solar resources** on a faster timeline[419](index=419&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=107&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section presents the consolidated income statements for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing operating revenues, operating expenses, and net income Entergy Louisiana Income Statement Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Operating Revenues | $1,345,208 | $1,265,972 | | Operating Income | $180,728 | $234,264 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $133,195 | $181,649 | | Income Taxes | ($110,829) | $30,789 | | Net Income | $244,024 | $150,860 | | Earnings Applicable to Member's Equity | $243,470 | $150,860 | - Net income increased to **$244.0 million** in Q1 2023 from **$150.9 million** in Q1 2022, largely due to a significant income tax benefit of **$110.8 million** in 2023 compared to an expense of **$30.8 million** in 2022[429](index=429&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=108&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section presents the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, showing net income and other comprehensive loss components Entergy Louisiana Comprehensive Income (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net Income | $244,024 | $150,860 | | Other comprehensive loss | ($786) | ($613) | | Comprehensive Income | $243,238 | $150,247 | | Comprehensive Income Applicable to Member's Equity | $242,684 | $150,247 | - Comprehensive income applicable to member's equity increased to **$242.7 million** in Q1 2023 from **$150.2 million** in Q1 2022, reflecting the higher net income[430](index=430&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=109&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section provides the consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Entergy Louisiana Cash Flow Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $539,761 | $183,126 | | Net cash flow used in investing activities | ($2,038,403) | ($1,032,121) | | Net cash flow provided by financing activities | $2,521,881 | $987,069 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $1,023,239 | $138,074 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $1,079,852 | $156,647 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$356.6 million**[432](index=432&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities increased by **$1.01 billion**, primarily due to the **$1.46 billion purchase of preferred membership interests** related to securitization[432](index=432&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$1.53 billion**, driven by **$1.46 billion from securitization proceeds** and a **$1.46 billion capital contribution** from the parent[432](index=432&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=111&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section presents the consolidated balance sheets for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity Entergy Louisiana Balance Sheet Highlights (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $29,448,873 | $28,144,555 | | Total Liabilities | $18,399,682 | $18,651,107 | | Total Equity | $11,048,191 | $9,493,448 | - Total assets increased by **$1.3 billion**, with cash and cash equivalents rising to **$1.08 billion** from **$56.6 million**[435](index=435&type=chunk) - Investment in affiliate preferred membership interests increased to **$4.57 billion** from **$3.16 billion**[435](index=435&type=chunk) - Total equity increased by **$1.55 billion**, primarily due to a **$1.46 billion capital contribution** from the parent[437](index=437&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=113&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity_Entergy%20Louisiana) This section presents the consolidated statements of changes in equity for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing changes in noncontrolling interests, member's equity, and accumulated other comprehensive income Entergy Louisiana Changes in Equity (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | March 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Balance at December 31 | $9,493,448 | $8,180,572 | | Net income | $244,024 | $150,860 | | Contributions from parent | $1,457,676 | — | | Common equity distributions | ($160,250) | ($125,000) | | Beneficial interest in storm trust | $14,577 | — | | Balance at March 31 | $11,048,191 | $8,205,806 | - Total equity increased to **$11.05 billion** as of March 31, 2023, from **$9.49 billion** at December 31, 2022, driven by net income and a significant capital contribution from the parent[440](index=440&type=chunk) [Entergy Mississippi, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=114&type=section&id=Entergy%20Mississippi%2C%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a detailed financial discussion and analysis for Entergy Mississippi, LLC and its subsidiaries, covering results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and regulatory updates [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=114&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis_Entergy%20Mississippi) This section analyzes Entergy Mississippi's financial performance for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, detailing changes in net income, operating revenues, and expenses - Entergy Mississippi's net income decreased by **$9.4 million** in Q1 2023, primarily due to lower volume/weather, higher other operation and maintenance expenses, and increased depreciation and interest expense, partially offset by higher retail electric prices[443](index=443&type=chunk) Entergy Mississippi Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Item | Amount (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $349.0 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues (no significant net income effect) | 65.5 | | Retail electric price | 12.1 | | Volume/weather | (14.2) | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$412.4** | - Operating revenues increased by **$63.4 million**, driven by fuel/rider revenues (**$65.5 million**) and retail electric price increases (**$12.1 million**), partially offset by unfavorable volume/weather (**$14.2 million**)[444](index=444&type=chunk) Entergy Mississippi Total Electric Energy Sales (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Customer Segment | 2023 (GWh) | 2022 (GWh) | % Change | | :----------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :------- | | Residential | 1,089 | 1,295 | (16)% | | Commercial | 1,015 | 1,021 | (1)% | | Industrial | 567 | 561 | 1% | | Governmental | 92 | 96 | (4)% | | Total retail | 2,763 | 2,973 | (7)% | | Sales for resale | 1,564 | 535 | 192% | | **Total** | **4,327** | **3,508** | **23%** | - Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by **$41.2 million**, shifting from a use of **$4.3 million** in Q1 2022 to a provision of **$36.9 million** in Q1 2023, primarily due to higher customer collections[456](index=456&type=chunk) Entergy Mississippi Debt to Capital Ratio (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Ratio | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :-------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 54.4 % | 53.4 % | | Net debt to net capital (non-GAAP) | 54.0 % | 53.2 % | - The debt to capital ratio increased to **54.4%** from **53.4%**, primarily due to **$100 million in borrowings** on Entergy Mississippi's credit facility in 2023[450](index=450&type=chunk)[462](index=462&type=chunk) - Entergy Mississippi implemented a **$27.9 million interim rate increase** in April 2023, following its 2023 formula rate plan filing which showed earned return on rate base below the bandwidth[469](index=469&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=120&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements_Entergy%20Mississippi) This section presents the consolidated income statements for Entergy Mississippi, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing electric operating revenues, operating expenses, and net income Entergy Mississippi Income Statement Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Operating Revenues | $412,428 | $349,029 | | Operating Income | $50,591 | $58,008 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $27,695 | $38,028 | | Income Taxes | $6,755 | $7,673 | | Net Income | $20,940 | $30,355 | | Earnings Applicable to Member's Equity | $23,081 | $30,355 | - Net income decreased to **$20.9 million** in Q1 2023 from **$30.4 million** in Q1 2022, despite an increase in operating revenues, due to higher fuel and purchased power expenses and increased other operation and maintenance costs[476](index=476&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=122&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows_Entergy%20Mississippi) This section provides the consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy Mississippi, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Entergy Mississippi Cash Flow Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities | $36,861 | ($4,340) | | Net cash flow used in investing activities | ($111,842) | ($61,154) | | Net cash flow provided by financing activities | $94,154 | $17,895 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $19,173 | ($47,599) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $36,152 | $28 | - Net cash from operating activities improved by **$41.2 million**[481](index=481&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities increased by **$50.7 million**, primarily due to higher construction expenditures[481](index=481&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities increased by **$76.3 million**, mainly due to **$100 million in borrowings** on Entergy Mississippi's credit facility[481](index=481&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=123&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets_Entergy%20Mississippi) This section presents the consolidated balance sheets for Entergy Mississippi, LLC and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity Entergy Mississippi Balance Sheet Highlights (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $6,049,464 | $6,078,764 | | Total Liabilities | $4,000,487 | $4,038,227 | | Total Equity | $2,048,977 | $2,040,537 | - Total assets decreased by **$29.3 million**[483](index=483&type=chunk)[486](index=486&type=chunk) - Long-term debt increased to **$2.03 billion** from **$1.93 billion**[483](index=483&type=chunk)[486](index=486&type=chunk) - Total equity increased by **$8.4 million**[483](index=483&type=chunk)[486](index=486&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=125&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity_Entergy%20Mississippi) This section presents the consolidated statements of changes in equity for Entergy Mississippi, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing changes in noncontrolling interest and member's equity Entergy Mississippi Changes in Equity (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | March 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Balance at December 31 | $2,040,537 | $1,839,568 | | Net income (loss) | $20,940 | $30,355 | | Common equity distributions | ($12,500) | — | | Balance at March 31 | $2,048,977 | $1,869,923 | - Total equity increased to **$2.05 billion** as of March 31, 2023, from **$2.04 billion** at December 31, 2022, due to net income, partially offset by **$12.5 million in common equity distributions**[489](index=489&type=chunk) [Entergy New Orleans, LLC and Subsidiaries](index=126&type=section&id=Entergy%20New%20Orleans%2C%20LLC%20and%20Subsidiaries) This section provides a detailed financial discussion and analysis for Entergy New Orleans, LLC and its subsidiaries, covering results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and regulatory updates [Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis](index=126&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Financial%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis_Entergy%20New%20Orleans) This section analyzes Entergy New Orleans's financial performance for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, detailing changes in net income, operating revenues, and expenses - Entergy New Orleans's net income decreased by **$5 million** in Q1 2023, primarily due to lower volume/weather, higher taxes other than income taxes, and a higher effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher retail electric prices and other income[492](index=492&type=chunk) Entergy New Orleans Operating Revenues (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Item | Amount (In Millions) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------- | | 2022 operating revenues | $198.3 | | Fuel, rider, and other revenues (no significant net income effect) | 11.3 | | Retail electric price | 4.0 | | Volume/weather | (4.8) | | **2023 operating revenues** | **$208.8** | - Operating revenues increased by **$10.5 million**, driven by fuel/rider revenues (**$11.3 million**) and retail electric price increases (**$4.0 million**), partially offset by unfavorable volume/weather (**$4.8 million**)[493](index=493&type=chunk) Entergy New Orleans Total Electric Energy Sales (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Customer Segment | 2023 (GWh) | 2022 (GWh) | % Change | | :----------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :------- | | Residential | 453 | 538 | (16)% | | Commercial | 487 | 465 | 5% | | Industrial | 99 | 94 | 5% | | Governmental | 182 | 178 | 2% | | Total retail | 1,221 | 1,275 | (4)% | | Sales for resale | 1,043 | 716 | 46% | | **Total** | **2,264** | **1,991** | **14%** | - Net cash flow provided by operating activities increased by **$29.8 million**, partly due to a **$34 million refund** from System Energy related to sale-leaseback litigation[504](index=504&type=chunk) Entergy New Orleans Debt to Capital Ratio (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Ratio | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------- | :---------------- | | Debt to capital | 52.2 % | 52.6 % | | Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 51.7 % | 52.0 % | | Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (non-GAAP) | 45.1 % | 51.9 % | - The debt to capital ratio decreased to **52.2%** from **52.6%**[510](index=510&type=chunk) - Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds, decreased significantly to **45.1%** from **51.9%**, primarily due to an increase in cash[510](index=510&type=chunk) - Entergy New Orleans filed an application in April 2023 seeking approval for the first phase (five years, **$559 million**) of a ten-year infrastructure hardening plan totaling approximately **$1 billion**[516](index=516&type=chunk) - Entergy New Orleans seeks approval of a **$25.6 million rate increase** based on its 2022 formula rate plan filing, with rates expected to be effective in September 2023[518](index=518&type=chunk) [Consolidated Income Statements](index=132&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Income%20Statements_Entergy%20New%20Orleans) This section presents the consolidated income statements for Entergy New Orleans, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing electric and natural gas operating revenues, operating expenses, and net income Entergy New Orleans Income Statement Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Metric | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Operating Revenues | $208,820 | $198,272 | | Operating Income | $22,051 | $26,764 | | Income Before Income Taxes | $14,925 | $18,391 | | Income Taxes | $4,783 | $3,265 | | Net Income | $10,142 | $15,126 | - Net income decreased to **$10.1 million** in Q1 2023 from **$15.1 million** in Q1 2022, despite an increase in operating revenues, due to higher operating expenses and income taxes[527](index=527&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=134&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows_Entergy%20New%20Orleans) This section provides the consolidated statements of cash flows for Entergy New Orleans, LLC and Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities Entergy New Orleans Cash Flow Highlights (Q1 2023 vs. Q1 2022) | Category | 2023 (In Thousands) | 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $71,578 | $41,811 | | Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities | $85,156 | ($53,401) | | Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities | $14,688 | ($107) | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $171,422 | ($11,697) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $175,886 | $31,165 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$29.8 million**[532](index=532&type=chunk) - Investing activities shifted from using **$53.4 million** to providing **$85.2 million**, largely due to money pool activity[532](index=532&type=chunk) - Financing activities shifted from using **$0.1 million** to providing **$14.7 million**, primarily due to a **$15 million advance** for substation construction[532](index=532&type=chunk) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=135&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets_Entergy%20New%20Orleans) This section presents the consolidated balance sheets for Entergy New Orleans, LLC and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity Entergy New Orleans Balance Sheet Highlights (March 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022) | Category | March 31, 2023 (In Thousands) | December 31, 2022 (In Thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | $2,237,327 | $2,212,401 | | Total Liabilities | $1,524,369 | $1,509,585 | | Total Equity | $712,958 | $702,816 | - Total assets increased by **$24.9 million**, with cash and cash equiv

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Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 16, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Bill Abler - Vice President, Investor Relations Drew Marsh - Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Fontan - Chief Financial Officer Rod West - President of Utility Operations Conference Call Participants Constantine Lednev - Guggenheim Paul Zimbardo - Bank of America David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Angie Storozynski - Seaport Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Nicholas Campanella ...

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