Entergy

ETR

Market cap $52.9B

ATO, AWR, KDP, ETR emerge as low-beta picks as inflation spikes on Iran tensions, boosting the appeal of defensive stocks with steady growth outlooks.

A fragile ceasefire appears to have been reached between the U.S. and Iran, which pushed down oil prices and helped stocks gain more than 2% following the announcement. That trend has persisted, with the S&P 500 up by over 3% since ceasefire news broke on Tuesday, April 7.

NEW ORLEANS, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy today announced the publishing of its 2025 Performance Report, "Energy for a Better Future," detailing the company's achievements last year and the strategic priorities guiding its path forward on behalf of customers and communities. The report includes financial performance as well as updates on local economic development, environmental stewardship, support for the communities we serve and governance practices that support positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

NEW ORLEANS, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026.

ETR gains from a $43B investment plan, strong earnings growth outlook and consistent surprises, positioning the utility for steady long-term expansion.

KO and other defensive picks stand out as market volatility spikes, with dividends, low beta, and steady growth offering a buffer in a turbulent Wall Street.

DUK, ETR, STZ, KO and JNJ emerge as defensive picks as market volatility spikes, offering stability through dividends, low beta, and steady growth strategies.

Entergy (ETR) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow discusses the impact of the Iran war on markets as the Nasdaq 100 falls into correction territory and Big Tech stocks slide. Plus, Meta is set to fund the construction of seven new natural gas-fired energy plants to fuel its Hyperion data center in Louisiana.

Meta is paying for the construction of seven new natural gas-fired plants to fuel its most power-hungry data center in rural Louisiana as it competes in the artificial intelligence race. Bloomberg's Riley Griffin discusses Meta's plans with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.