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Investing.com - BMO Capital has raised its price target on Entergy Corp (NYSE:ETR) to $104.00 from $96.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the utility company’s stock. The stock, currently trading at $95.72 and near its 52-week high of $98.58, has demonstrated strong momentum with a 28.95% gain year-to-date. According to InvestingPro analysis, Entergy appears to be trading above its Fair Value, though the company maintains a GOOD financial health score.
The price target increase comes ahead of Entergy’s scheduled third-quarter 2025 earnings report on October 29, when the company is expected to provide its typical financial refresh in conjunction with the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) conference. The company has maintained dividend payments for 38 consecutive years, showcasing strong financial stability. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights and a comprehensive Pro Research Report that provides deep-dive analysis of Entergy’s financial health and growth prospects.
BMO Capital anticipates this upcoming update will be smaller in magnitude compared to Entergy’s traditional plan refresh, especially considering the company has already implemented three capital plan increases in the past four quarters.
The investment firm expects the scale of any new updates will largely depend on incremental customer announcements or demand changes that might emerge before the financial refresh.
Despite projecting a more modest update, BMO Capital still expects Entergy to present a "constructive financial plan refresh" that will address key areas including load growth, investment opportunities, rate base, and financing strategies.
In other recent news, Entergy Corporation reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, exceeding expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $1.05, compared to the forecasted $0.97. Despite this positive earnings surprise, revenue fell short, coming in at $3.02 billion against the anticipated $3.24 billion. Scotiabank upgraded Entergy’s stock to Sector Outperform, highlighting the company’s strong positioning to capture additional data center business, particularly with a recent innovative arrangement with Meta in Louisiana. Jefferies initiated coverage on Entergy with a Buy rating, noting the company’s favorable position in AI data center growth and projecting an 11-15% EPS compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2030.
Mizuho raised its price target for Entergy to $97.00, maintaining an Outperform rating, following the company’s earnings report that exceeded consensus expectations. Similarly, BMO Capital adjusted its price target to $96.00 from $95.00, also maintaining an Outperform rating, as Entergy’s earnings per share surpassed both their estimate and the consensus. These developments reflect a positive outlook from analysts, driven by Entergy’s strategic initiatives and financial performance.
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