Entergy (ETR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$83.11 +0.87 (+1.05%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$83.36 +0.26 (+0.31%)

As of 04/17/2025 05:41 PM Eastern

Entergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
10

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Entergy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ETR.

Consensus Price Target

$85.25
2.58% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Entergy, the average price target is $85.25. The highest price target for ETR is $98.00, while the lowest price target for ETR is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.58% from the current price of $83.11.

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ETR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/18/24 to 4/18/25	1 Month Ago 3/19/24 to 3/19/25	3 Months Ago 1/19/24 to 1/18/25	1 Year Ago 4/19/23 to 4/18/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$85.25	$84.11	$77.37	$54.89
Forecasted Upside	2.58% Upside	-0.76% Downside	-5.83% Downside	5.81% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ETR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ETR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Entergy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Entergy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.58% Upside	19.77% Upside	26.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ETR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/11/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$94.00 ➝ $89.00	+10.96%
4/8/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$79.00 ➝ $88.00	+11.32%
3/21/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Daniel Ford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$86.00 ➝ $96.00	+14.85%
3/20/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$75.00 ➝ $78.00	-7.72%
3/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$87.00 ➝ $98.00	+19.48%
2/19/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Durgesh Chopra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$75.00 ➝ $86.00	-1.03%
2/19/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $97.00	+10.93%
1/30/2025	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$86.50	+8.90%
1/7/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$165.00 ➝ $82.00	+7.72%
12/4/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Karp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
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11/4/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$69.00 ➝ $82.50	+13.79%
11/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$69.00 ➝ $77.00	+6.36%
11/1/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.50 ➝ $82.50	+12.91%
10/14/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$68.50 ➝ $70.00	+6.73%
8/28/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Department Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy Entergy Stock? ETR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Entergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Entergy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Entergy Co.:

Entergy Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.63, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.91%, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.60, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Entergy Co., with a price target averaging $85.25, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
Entergy Co. has demonstrated a net margin of 8.90% and a return on equity of 10.68%, reflecting efficient operations and profitability, which are attractive metrics for investors.
The stock is currently trading around $83.48, which is close to its 50-day simple moving average, indicating stability in its recent price performance.

Entergy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Entergy Co. for these reasons:

The company’s revenue for the last quarter was $2.74 billion, significantly below the consensus estimate of $3.24 billion, which raises concerns about future growth prospects.
Entergy Co. has a high payout ratio of 98.77%, which may indicate that the company is returning most of its earnings to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Recent analyst reports have shown mixed sentiments, with some brokerages reducing their price targets, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
With a net margin of 8.90%, there may be concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability in a competitive market.
Market volatility and regulatory changes in the utilities sector could pose risks to Entergy Co.'s operational stability and financial performance.

ETR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Entergy is $85.25, with a high forecast of $98.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Entergy in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ETR shares.
: According to analysts, Entergy's stock has a predicted upside of 2.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Entergy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Entergy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Entergy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Entergy is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how ETR compares to other companies.

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Entergy (ETR) Stock Forecast & Price Target