Entergy(US:ETR) ZACKSยท2025-10-29 14:25Core Insights - Entergy Corporation (ETR) reported third-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.53 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 by 4.8% and improving 2% from the previous year's $1.50 [1][7] - The company achieved revenues of $3.81 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.51 billion by 8.6% and increasing 12.4% from $3.39 billion in the same quarter last year [2][7] Financial Performance - Operating expenses rose to $2.69 billion, a 19% increase from $2.26 billion in the prior-year quarter [4] - Operating income was reported at $1.12 billion, down 0.9% from $1.13 billion in the year-ago period [4] - Total interest expenses increased to $324.9 million, up 10% from $295.1 million reported in the comparable period of 2024 [4] Segment Results - Utility segment earnings were $1.79 per share, a decrease from $1.82 reported in the third quarter of 2024 [3] - The Parent & Other segment posted a loss of 26 cents per share, an improvement from a loss of 33 cents in the third quarter of 2024 [3] Cash Flow and Debt - As of September 30, 2025, Entergy had cash and cash equivalents of $1.52 billion, up from $0.86 billion as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Long-term debt totaled $27.06 billion, compared to $26.61 billion as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Cash generated from operating activities was $2.13 billion, compared to $1.56 billion in the year-ago period [5] Guidance - Entergy has narrowed its financial guidance for 2025, now expecting adjusted earnings in the range of $3.85 to $3.95 per share, compared to the previous guidance of $3.75-$3.95 [6][7] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ETR's earnings is currently pegged at $3.90 per share, aligning with the midpoint of its revised guidance [6] Market Position - ETR currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a favorable outlook in the market [8]