Entergy reports first quarter 2025 financial results

Core Insights - Entergy Corporation reported first quarter 2025 earnings per share of 82 cents, significantly up from 18 cents in the same period of 2024, reflecting a productive start to the year and confidence in future opportunities [1][3][10] Financial Performance - The company achieved consolidated earnings of $361 million in Q1 2025, compared to $75 million in Q1 2024, marking a substantial increase of $285 million [2][3][28] - Adjusted earnings for Q1 2025 were $361 million, or 82 cents per share, up from $230 million, or 54 cents per share, in Q1 2024, indicating a year-over-year increase of $131 million [2][3][28] - The estimated weather impact on earnings was positive at $22 million in Q1 2025, compared to a negative impact of $26 million in Q1 2024, resulting in a net change of $48 million [2][28] Business Segments - The Utility segment reported earnings of $490 million, or $1.11 per share, in Q1 2025, compared to $195 million, or 46 cents per share, in Q1 2024, driven by higher retail sales volume and regulatory actions [5][28] - The Parent & Other segment reported a loss of $129 million, or 29 cents per share, in Q1 2025, slightly worse than the loss of $120 million, or 28 cents per share, in Q1 2024 [9][28] Regulatory and Investment Highlights - Entergy Texas received approval for $137 million in transmission investments, while Entergy Louisiana secured approvals for significant transmission projects [6] - The company completed a $1.5 billion common stock offering, enhancing its financial flexibility [6] Guidance and Outlook - Entergy affirmed its 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance range of $3.75 to $3.95, indicating a positive outlook for the year [10][11]