Entergy(US:ETR) ZACKS·2026-02-12 14:25Core Insights - Entergy Corporation (ETR) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of 51 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but reflecting a 22.7% decline from 66 cents in the same quarter last year [1][7] - For the full year 2025, ETR's adjusted earnings were $3.91 per share, an increase from $3.65 in 2024 [1] Revenue Performance - ETR's total revenues for Q4 2025 were $2.96 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.91 billion by 1.9%, and representing an 8% increase from $2.74 billion in Q4 2024 [2] - Total revenues for 2025 reached $12.95 billion, up from $11.88 billion in 2024 [2] Segment Results - The Utility segment reported earnings of 83 cents per share, down from 97 cents in Q4 2024 [3] - The Parent & Other segment incurred a loss of 32 cents per share, wider than the loss of 31 cents in the same quarter last year [3] Operating and Financial Highlights - Operating expenses rose to $2.41 billion, a 14.2% increase from $2.07 billion in the prior-year quarter [4] - Operating income decreased to $545.7 million, down 18.5% from $669.6 million in the year-ago period [4] - Total interest expenses increased to $374.5 million, up 18.4% from $316.1 million in Q4 2024 [4] - As of December 31, 2025, ETR served 3.06 million electric retail customers, a 0.7% increase [4] Cash and Debt Position - As of December 31, 2025, Entergy had cash and cash equivalents of $1.93 billion, compared to $0.86 billion a year earlier [5] - Long-term debt stood at $27.9 billion, up from $26.61 billion as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Cash generated from operating activities for 2025 was $1.22 billion, down from $1.38 billion in the previous year [5] Future Guidance - Entergy provided guidance for 2026 adjusted earnings in the range of $4.25 to $4.45 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate currently at $4.39 per share, above the midpoint of the guidance [6]