Vise Technologies Inc. Buys 7,341 Shares of Entergy Corporation $ETR

Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its position in shares of Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) by 13.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 61,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,341 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Entergy were worth $6,109,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Entergy during the 3rd quarter worth $336,000. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Entergy by 4.0% in the third quarter. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,378 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $335,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Entergy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $269,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Entergy in the 3rd quarter valued at $196,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Entergy by 3,035.7% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 128,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $12,705,000 after purchasing an additional 123,918 shares in the last quarter. 88.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Entergy

In related news, insider Laura Landreaux sold 5,600 shares of Entergy stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.20, for a total value of $594,720.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 22,589 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,398,951.80. This trade represents a 19.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ralph Lewis Ropp purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $106.08 per share, for a total transaction of $106,080.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,423 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $363,111.84. This trade represents a 41.27% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More Entergy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Entergy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Entergy reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, up from $1.53 a year ago and ahead of analyst estimates of roughly $1.71–$1.73. Revenue increased to $4.37 billion, exceeding the $4.12 billion consensus estimate. Strong electricity demand, favorable weather and regulatory rate actions supported the performance. Entergy reports third quarter 2026 financial results
• Positive Sentiment: The utility raised the lower end of its 2026 earnings guidance by $0.10 per share and narrowed its guidance range, signaling greater confidence in near-term results. Management also affirmed its broader financial outlook. Entergy: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Entergy increased its quarterly dividend to $0.68 per share, a 6.3% increase from $0.64. The new payout equals $2.72 annually and provides an approximately 2.5% yield, enhancing the stock’s income appeal.
• Positive Sentiment: The company added $1.5 billion to its capital plan through 2030. Although this raises investment needs, it also reflects opportunities to expand and strengthen the regulated utility business over the long term. Entergy: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Higher operating costs pressured results, partially offsetting favorable demand, weather and regulatory trends. The expanded capital plan could support future earnings growth but may also increase financing requirements for a company that already carries substantial leverage.

Entergy Stock Performance

Shares of Entergy stock opened at $109.78 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $104.46 and a 200-day moving average price of $107.38. Entergy Corporation has a 52 week low of $90.87 and a 52 week high of $118.44. The company has a market cap of $51.23 billion, a PE ratio of 28.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.46.

Entergy (NYSE:ETR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 2nd. The utilities provider reported $1.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.73 by $0.25. Entergy had a net margin of 13.40% and a return on equity of 10.53%. The firm had revenue of $4.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.12 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.53 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Entergy Corporation will post 4.40 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Entergy Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.68 per share. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. This is a positive change from Entergy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.64. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. Entergy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.64%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ETR has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of Entergy from $122.00 to $121.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (down from $128.00) on shares of Entergy in a research note on Monday, October 19th. HSBC assumed coverage on Entergy in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $123.50 price target for the company. Scotiabank lowered their target price on shares of Entergy from $129.00 to $121.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Entergy from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Entergy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $121.25.

About Entergy

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company that operates as a regulated electric utility. Through its operating companies, the company generates, transmits and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial and governmental customers. Its generation portfolio includes nuclear, natural gas, renewable and other power resources, while its transmission and distribution networks deliver electricity across its service territories.

Entergy serves customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, including the New Orleans area through Entergy New Orleans.