Entergy Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.64

Utilities provider to pay dividend on June 1 to shareholders of record on May 1

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:22am

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Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, payable on June 1 to shareholders of record on May 1. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is May 1.

Why it matters

Entergy's dividend announcement reflects the company's financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders. As a major utility provider, Entergy's dividend payout is an important indicator of its operational performance and ability to generate consistent cash flows.

The details

The $0.64 per share dividend is Entergy's latest in a series of quarterly payouts. The company has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 10 consecutive years. Entergy's current payout ratio of 58.9% indicates its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings, and analysts expect the company to continue this trend with a projected future payout ratio of 59.5%.

  • The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026.
  • The record date for the dividend is May 1, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is May 1, 2026.

The players

Entergy Corporation

An integrated energy company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana that generates, transmits and distributes electricity. Entergy operates regulated utility services and competitive power production businesses, serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.

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The takeaway

Entergy's consistent dividend increases and healthy payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and ability to generate stable cash flows, even in a challenging economic environment. This dividend announcement reinforces Entergy's position as a reliable investment for income-oriented shareholders.