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Entergy is a holding company with five regulated integrated utilities that generate and distribute electricity to about 3 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It is one of the largest power producers in the country with 24 gigawatts of rate-regulated owned and leased power generation capacity. Entergy was the second-largest nuclear owner in the US before it began retiring and selling its plants in the Northeast in 2014. It plans to sell its two small gas utilities in Louisiana.

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BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $166 to $159.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Entergy, Lowers Price Target to $159

A new 13F filing from Viking Fund Management reveals which companies the fund bought and sold in the third quarter, including exiting some oil companies ahead of the 2024 election.
Third Quarter Exits: Viking Fund Management sold out of eight stocks completely in the third quarter, including positions in some of the largest oil companies.
Here are the positions exited, as <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000116906924000080/compare/000116906924000006">reported </a>by 13finfo:
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<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</li>
<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)</li>
<li>SM Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>)</li>
<li>Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>)</li>
<li>Sanofi SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>)</li>
<li>Cactus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)</li>
</ul>
Third Quarter New Positions: The following were the new stocks added to the fund in the third quarter, ranked in size by the dollar value at the end of the quarter.
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<li>Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>)</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>)</li>
<li>HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>)</li>
<li>Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>)</li>
<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</li>
<li>Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>)</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>)</li>
<li>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</li>
<li>Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</li>
<li>Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</li>
<li>Nutrien (NTR.TO – Canada)</li>
</ul>
 Big Moves: The fund made several changes to its existing positions alongside the new positions and exited positions.
Here are the biggest additions in the quarter to existing stakes:
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<li>Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882%</li>
<li>LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400%</li>
<li>Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386%</li>
<li>Dow Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%</li>
</ul>
Here are the biggest position cuts during the quarter to existing stakes:
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<li>Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50%</li>
<li>Haliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40%</li>
<li>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36%</li>
<li>Ovintiv (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: At the end of the quarter, these are the fund's largest positions ranked by dollar value and the percentage they make up of the fund:
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<li>Broadcom: $27.96 million, 4.5%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): $24.88 million, 4.0%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): $22.65 million, 3.7%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): $16.27 million, 2.6%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $14.24 million, 2.3%</li>
</ul>
The fund added significantly to its position in Broadcom, which remains the largest holding.
The quarter saw the sale of several oil stocks, but the fund opened new positions in several energy names in the quarter.
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Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $137 to $152.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $152

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Paul Zimbardo downgraded the rating for Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $138 to $154. Entergy shares closed at $144.79 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $138 to $165.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $165

B of A Securities analyst Paul Zimbardo downgrades Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raises the price target from $138 to $154.

B of A Securities Downgrades Entergy to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $154

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd upgrades Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $116 to $150.

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Morgan Stanley Upgrades Entergy to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $150

Guggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $145 to $165.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $165

Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $137 to $170.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $170

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $146 to $166.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $166

Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $119 to $144.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $144

Keybanc analyst Sophie Karp maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $143 to $162.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $162

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Entergy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 31, Entergy reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised FY24 EPS outlook.. &#8220;We achieved outstanding results across operational, regulatory, resilience, and growth dimensions,&#8221; said Drew Marsh, Entergy Chair and Chief Executive Officer. &#8220;These outcomes are the result of strong execution and leveraging a stakeholder engagement model that starts with the customer and ensures value is created for all stakeholders.&#8221; The company's stock gained around 16% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETR">52-week high of $156.85</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 90.51&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>ETR Price Action: Shares of Entergy gained 15.2% to close at $154.78 on Thursday.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Thursday.
Shares of Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) rose sharply during Thursday&#8217;s session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and reported a year-over-year increase in daily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41654520/roblox-q3-earnings-bookings-jump-34-user-base-hits-89-million-raises-annual-outlook">active users and hours engaged</a>.
The video game developer reported an adjusted EPS loss of 37 cents, beating the analyst consensus loss estimate of 0.39 cents. The revenue of the American video game developer grew by 29% Y/Y to $919 million.
Roblox shares climbed 21.5% to $52.13 on Thursday.
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<li>Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) rose 21.4% to $28.00 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELY#NASDAQ">RELY</a>) surged 19.7% to $18.27 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
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<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) gained 11.8% to $150.32 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised FY24 EPS outlook.</li>
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Entergy shares are trading higher after the company report better-than-expected Q3 earnings and raised FY24 EPS outlook.

Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.97 by 0.67 percent. This is a 8.56 percent decrease over earnings of $3.27 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.389 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.663 billion by 7.47 percent. This is a 5.76 percent decrease over sales of $3.596 billion the same period last year.

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Entergy Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $2.99 Beats $2.97 Estimate, Sales $3.389B Miss $3.663B Estimate

Earnings per share guidance
Entergy announced a two-for-one forward stock split of Entergy's issued common stock. Each record holder of common stock as of the close of market on December 5, 2024, will receive one additional share of common stock for each then-held share, to be distributed after market close on December 12, 2024. Trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis at market open on December 13, 2024.
Entergy narrowed its 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $7.15 to $7.35 (pre-split). See webcast presentation for additional details.

Guidance

Entergy Raises FY24 Adj EPS Guidance from $7.05-$7.35 to $7.15-$7.35 vs $7.22 Est

Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.97 by 0.67 percent. This is a 8.56 percent decrease over earnings of $3.27 per share from the same period last year.

Entergy Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $2.99 Beats $2.97 Estimate

Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-10-31. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Entergy to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.09.
Investors in Entergy are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.16, leading to a 0.02% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Entergy's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>2.96</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>3.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730300469_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Entergy</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Entergy.
Entergy has received a total of 18 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Outperform. With an average one-year price target of $132.33, the consensus suggests a potential 1.34% downside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Edison Intl, FirstEnergy and PPL, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Edison Intl received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $89.0, implying a potential 33.65% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for FirstEnergy, with an average 1-year price target of $46.47, suggesting a potential 65.35% downside.</li>
<li>PPL is maintaining an Outperform status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $35.43, indicating a potential 73.59% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Edison Intl, FirstEnergy and PPL, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Entergy</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>3.78%</td>
<td>$1.49B</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edison Intl</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$1.82B</td>
<td>3.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FirstEnergy</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>9.12%</td>
<td>$2.27B</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PPL</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>3.18%</td>
<td>$802M</td>
<td>1.34%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Entergy ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is at the bottom for Gross Profit as well. For Return on Equity, Entergy is also at the bottom.
<h3>Get to Know Entergy Better</h3>
Entergy is a holding company with five regulated integrated utilities that generate and distribute electricity to about 3 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It is one of the largest power producers in the country with 24 gigawatts of rate-regulated owned and leased power generation capacity. Entergy was the second-largest nuclear owner in the US before it began retiring and selling its plants in the Northeast in 2014. It plans to sell its two small gas utilities in Louisiana.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Entergy's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Entergy showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.78% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Utilities sector.
Net Margin: Entergy's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.66%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Entergy's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.34%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Entergy's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, Entergy faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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