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Entergy (ETR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$101.98 -1.33 (-1.29%)
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Entergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
17

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for ETR.

Consensus Price Target

$120.47
18.13% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Entergy, the average price target is $120.47. The highest price target for ETR is $139.00, while the lowest price target for ETR is $97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.13% from the current price of $101.98.
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.
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ETR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$120.47$121.05$119.68$89.87
Forecasted Upside18.13% Upside12.08% Upside7.75% Upside2.31% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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.
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Entergy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEntergyUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.37
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.13% Upside66.62% Upside18.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/18/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
Stephen Byrd
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$105.00 ➝ $98.00-3.76%
8/20/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B+)Buy (B)
8/17/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$128.00+18.78%
8/13/2026Set TargetBuy$129.00 ➝ $122.00+14.18%
7/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$123.00 ➝ $124.00+7.73%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$129.00 ➝ $139.00+21.82%
6/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
6/10/2026Set TargetOutperform$126.00 ➝ $122.00+11.32%
6/10/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$126.00+14.97%
6/10/2026Reiterated RatingSector Outperform
6/3/2026Lower TargetOverweight$124.00 ➝ $119.00+10.78%
5/5/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$116.00 ➝ $121.00+3.93%
4/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$131.00 ➝ $135.00+17.69%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$123.00 ➝ $128.00+9.88%
4/21/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$118.00 ➝ $123.00+8.31%
4/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $118.00+2.16%
1/23/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$112.00+20.91%
1/20/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$109.00+12.98%
1/9/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$108.00+15.06%
10/16/2025Boost TargetNeutral$88.00 ➝ $97.00-0.69%
6/13/2025Initiated CoverageStrong-BuyMarket Perform
1/30/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$86.50+8.90%
11/1/2024 Boost TargetBuy$72.50 ➝ $82.50+12.91%

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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, September 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Entergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Entergy
Bull Case

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

  • Entergy Co. recently reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations, posting earnings per share of $1.03 against a consensus estimate of $1.01, which demonstrates the company's ability to outperform analyst forecasts and generate strong shareholder value.
  • The stock currently trades at $102.82, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $120.84, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its projected future performance and offering a potential entry point for investors.
  • Entergy Co. maintains a consistent dividend yield of 2.43%, providing a steady stream of income for investors, with a recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share that supports the stock's appeal as a reliable income-generating utility asset.
  • Major institutional investors, including Bank of America Corp DE and BlackRock Inc., have recently acquired or increased their stakes in the company, with Bank of America purchasing over 17 million shares, indicating strong confidence from large financial institutions in the company's long-term stability and growth potential.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.49, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk during periods of market uncertainty.

Entergy
Bear Case

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

  • Entergy Co. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73, indicating that the company relies heavily on borrowed funds to finance its operations, which can increase financial risk and interest expense obligations, particularly if interest rates remain elevated.
  • The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.36, which is relatively high for a utility company, suggesting that investors may be paying a premium for earnings that could limit future upside potential if growth does not accelerate to justify the valuation.
  • Recent insider activity includes significant selling, such as Laura Landreaux selling 5,600 shares in September 2026, which may signal that company insiders are taking profits or are less confident in the stock's near-term performance compared to external investors.
  • Short interest in Entergy Co. has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to over 20 million as of August 2026, indicating that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's price appreciation, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.91 suggests that its short-term liabilities exceed its current assets, which could pose liquidity challenges in meeting immediate financial obligations without accessing additional financing or selling assets.

ETR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Entergy is $120.47, with a high forecast of $139.00 and a low forecast of $97.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Entergy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ETR shares.

According to analysts, Entergy's stock has a predicted upside of 18.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Entergy's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Entergy has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Entergy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Entergy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ETR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Entergy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/18/2026.
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