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Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) Surpasses Earnings Estimates
Feb 18, 2025 3:03 PM - Alex Lavoie
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- Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) reported an EPS of $0.66, beating the estimated $0.635.
- The company's revenue for the quarter was approximately $3.01 billion, slightly below the estimated $3.19 billion.
- Entergy's financial metrics reveal a P/E ratio of approximately 10.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of about 1.93.
Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) is a prominent player in the utility sector, specifically within the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry. The company provides electricity to millions of customers across the southern United States. Entergy's competitors include other major utility companies like Duke Energy and Southern Company.
On February 18, 2025, Entergy reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, surpassing the estimated $0.635. This marks a significant improvement from the $0.26 per share reported in the same quarter last year, as highlighted by Zacks. The earnings surprise for this quarter was 4.76%, showcasing Entergy's ability to exceed market expectations.
Despite the positive earnings performance, Entergy's revenue for the quarter was approximately $3.01 billion, slightly below the estimated $3.19 billion. This trend of missing revenue estimates has persisted over the last four quarters. For the quarter ended December 2024, Entergy's revenue was $2.74 billion, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.36%.
Entergy's financial metrics provide further insight into its market position. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 10.51, indicating how the market values its earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 3.13, reflecting its market value relative to sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio stands at around 5.45, suggesting the company's total value compared to its sales.
The company's financial leverage is indicated by a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 1.93. This suggests that Entergy relies significantly on debt to finance its operations. Additionally, the current ratio of around 0.89 may point to potential liquidity concerns in meeting short-term obligations. Despite these challenges, Entergy's earnings yield of about 9.51% offers a perspective on the return on investment for shareholders.
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