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Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR), a $34.8 billion utility company with a FAIR financial health rating according to InvestingPro, announced today the physical settlement of its forward sale agreements, delivering approximately 15.56 million shares of its common stock and receiving total cash proceeds of around $806 million. This transaction concludes part of an at-the-market equity distribution program initiated in January 2021, which allowed for the sale of shares up to $4 billion. The company, which has maintained dividend payments for 38 consecutive years, currently appears fairly valued based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis.
The forward sale prices were determined according to the terms of the agreements, which were part of a broader strategy involving multiple financial institutions as sales agents and forward purchasers. The company’s financial statements in the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, provide additional details about these agreements.
After the settlement, Entergy still has forward sale agreements for approximately 30.16 million shares of common stock. If these remaining agreements were settled on May 13, 2025, the company would expect to receive proceeds of about $2.3 billion.
The settlement of these forward sale agreements is part of Entergy’s ongoing financial management operations. The company, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, operates in the electric services industry and is incorporated in Delaware.
This financial move is reported in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information is based on a press release statement and reflects the company’s latest strategic financial actions.
In other recent news, Entergy Corporation reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, showcasing a strong performance in earnings per share (EPS) but missing revenue expectations. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $0.82, surpassing the projected $0.69, while revenue reached $3.02 billion, slightly below the anticipated $3.08 billion. Analysts have noted the company’s robust industrial sales growth of 9.3%, which highlights strong demand in key sectors. Entergy maintains a positive outlook, targeting an EPS growth rate of over 8% and has announced a $37 billion capital plan through 2028 to support long-term growth. The company is also advancing several large-scale projects, including a $17.5 billion LNG facility by Woodside (OTC:WOPEY) and a $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant by CF Industries (NYSE:CF), both in Louisiana. Regulatory approvals are underway for various infrastructure projects in Louisiana and Texas, indicating ongoing expansion efforts. Entergy’s strategic initiatives continue to focus on expanding its industrial customer base and infrastructure development, despite facing challenges such as potential regulatory hurdles and tariff impacts.
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