Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains $Entergy (ETR.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $137 to $152.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 64.1% and a total average return of 8.4% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Entergy (ETR.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Entergy's recent update to its strategic business plan includes an increased capital spending forecast, a higher sales growth projection, enhanced EPS guidance, and an elevated EPS growth rate. Moreover, the company has disclosed a service agreement with a significant customer in Louisiana that necessitates the construction of three new combined cycle units. The company is also exploring the development of nuclear units. While these strategic developments are acknowledged as value-creating, the associated execution risk and current valuation are also taken into consideration.
Entergy has exhibited a more favorable growth outlook and diminished risks. This is partly due to industrial sales that are propelling earnings growth beyond peer levels, estimated at 8%-9%. Additionally, regulatory concerns in Louisiana have been settled in a more favorable manner than anticipated. Even though hurricane risk remains an inherent challenge, the current standing of the shares presents a more equitable risk/reward scenario.
Following a 'strong' quarter, there's recognition of Entergy's potential to incorporate carbon capture and nuclear technology into its operations, which is aimed at addressing the significant load growth within its service area.
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