Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
EPS actual
$1.03
EPS est.
$0.94
EPS surprise
+9.23%
1-day move
-4.03%
Entergy Corporation (ETR) is a utility company that provides electricity to millions of customers in the southern United States. As a key player in the electric utilities sector, Entergy is important for understanding trends in energy consumption and regulatory changes affecting the industry.
Last quarter
In Q1-2026, Entergy reported an EPS of $0.86, slightly missing the estimate of $0.89. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.33% the following day.
Management promises and guidance
EPS beat streak
1Q
EPS beat rate
88%
Avg EPS surprise
+12.78%
Avg 1-day reaction
+2.50%
Overall, expectations for Entergy's upcoming earnings are cautious, given the recent EPS miss. Investors are looking for signs of recovery in profitability and growth.
Bull case
If Entergy can demonstrate strong revenue growth and effective cost management, it could lead to a positive market reaction, especially given its historical track record of beating EPS estimates.
Bear case
Conversely, if Entergy fails to meet earnings expectations again or provides weak guidance, it could raise concerns about its operational efficiency and future growth prospects.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to historical performance?
Given Entergy's strong track record of beating EPS estimates, this will be a key indicator of operational success and market confidence.
Q2
How is Entergy managing costs and what is the outlook for revenue growth?
Cost management and revenue growth are crucial for maintaining profitability in the utility sector, especially in a potentially challenging economic environment.
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Est. EPS
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Est. Rev
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Impl. Move
±3.5%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may underestimate Entergy's ability to recover from its recent EPS miss, particularly if it can demonstrate effective cost management and customer growth.
Supporting evidence
Entergy has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with an 88% success rate in the last eight quarters.
Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility and potential surprises.
Key risk
If Entergy's EPS exceeds $0.90, it could shift market sentiment significantly.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The market is closely watching Entergy's ability to manage costs and grow revenue, especially after a recent EPS miss.
Bull confirmed if
A significant EPS beat, exceeding $0.90, would confirm strong operational performance and investor confidence.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $0.80 would raise concerns about profitability and operational efficiency.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±10.22%
Historical Avg
±4.0%
The options market is pricing in a significant move of over 10%, indicating that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±10.2% while ETR has averaged ±4.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.2%
30d HV
23.6%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Utilities
Fade rate: 14 of 30 (47%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Utilities in the last 2 years. 14 of 30 faded and 16 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.7%, with a raw directional average of -0.8% (modestly negative historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
97.94%
of float
Insider
0.22%
of float
Holders
1,766
institutions
Top Holders· as of Jun 2026
Blackrock Inc.
42,324,362 sh · $4.4B
9.07%
3.3%
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If Entergy beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.84%, confirming strong operational performance.
In line / cautious
A cautious in-line result may lead to muted reactions, as investors assess management's commentary on future growth.
Miss
If Entergy misses expectations, the stock could drop by approximately 1.33%, reflecting concerns about its operational efficiency.
The lines on the call that would change the story.
Vanguard Capital Management LLC
30,538,725 sh · $3.1B
6.54%
3.8%
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC
26,857,755 sh · $2.8B
5.76%
5.1%
State Street Corporation
25,587,118 sh · $2.6B
5.48%
2.5%
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
24,917,975 sh · $2.6B
5.34%
-9.2%
13F filings updated quarterly. Position deltas show change in shares vs. the prior quarter.