RBC Capital analyst Shelby Tucker maintains $Entergy (ETR.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $140 to $150.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 68.5% and a total average return of 10.1% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Entergy (ETR.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
In light of its Q3 earnings disclosure, Entergy has revised its strategic business plan, indicating an uptick in capital expenditure projections, increased forecasts for sales growth, and an enhanced guidance for EPS along with a higher growth rate for EPS. Additionally, the company has made known that it has committed to a service agreement with a major customer in Louisiana, necessitating the construction of three new combined cycle units, and has expressed its intentions to pursue the development of nuclear units. While the updated strategy signifies value creation, it also introduces execution risks, which alongside the prevailing market valuation, affects the overall assessment of the company's outlook.
The company now presents an enhanced growth and risk profile, with industrial sales driving earnings to expand above its peers at a rate of 8%-9%. Additionally, regulatory issues in Louisiana have reached a resolution that is more constructive than initially anticipated. Although hurricane risk remains a structural concern, the current valuation of the shares presents a more balanced risk/reward scenario.
The robust quarter for Entergy was recognized, with discussions highlighting the potential incorporation of carbon capture and nuclear technology within its fleet to address the significant load growth in its service area.
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