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Entergy is a holding company with five regulated integrated utilities that generate and distribute electricity to about 3 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It is one of the largest power producers in the country with 24 gigawatts of rate-regulated owned and leased power generation capacity. Entergy was the second-largest nuclear owner in the US before it began retiring and selling its plants in the Northeast in 2014. It plans to sell its two small gas utilities in Louisiana.

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UBS analyst Daniel Ford maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $86 to $96.

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UBS Maintains Buy on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $96

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $75 to $78.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $78

In connection with the offering, Entergy entered into forward sale agreements with each of Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and Mizuho Markets Americas LLC (with Mizuho Securities USA LLC acting as agent) (the "forward counterparties") under which Entergy agreed to issue and sell to the forward counterparties an aggregate of 15,568,863 shares of its common stock. In addition, the underwriters of the offering have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,335,328 shares of Entergy's common stock upon the same terms, solely to cover any over-allotments. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option, Entergy expects to enter into additional forward sale agreements with the forward counterparties with respect to the additional shares.

Reported Earlier, Entergy Prices $1.3B Offering Of 15,568,863 Common Shares At $83.50 Per Share With Forward Sale Agreements

Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) announced today the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $1,300,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined below) (or their respective affiliates) from third parties and sold to the underwriters and offered in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan and Mizuho are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
In connection with the offering, Entergy expects to enter into forward sale agreements with each of Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and Mizuho Markets Americas LLC (with Mizuho Securities USA LLC acting as agent) (the "forward counterparties") under which Entergy will agree to issue and sell to the forward counterparties an aggregate of $1,300,000,000 of shares of its common stock at an initial forward sale price per share equal to the price per share at which the underwriters purchase the shares in the offering, subject to certain adjustments, upon physical settlement of the forward sale agreements. In addition, the underwriters of the offering expect to be granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $195,000,000 of shares of Entergy's common stock upon the same terms, solely to cover any over-allotments. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option, Entergy expects to enter into additional forward sale agreements with the forward counterparties with respect to the additional shares.
Settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected to occur on or prior to September 30, 2026. Entergy may, subject to certain conditions, elect cash settlement or net share settlement for all or a portion of its rights or obligations under the forward sale agreements.
If Entergy elects physical settlement of the forward sale agreements, it expects to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of commercial paper, outstanding loans under Entergy's revolving credit facility or other debt.

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Entergy Announces Public Offering Of $1.3B Shares Of Its Common Stock With A Forward Component

Entergy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) short percent of float has risen 37.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.61 million shares sold short, which is 2.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Entergy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742220923_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Entergy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Entergy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Entergy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.23%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Entergy?

As the need for power in AI data centers escalates,&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is considering the possibility of utilizing natural gas.
What Happened: Microsoft&#8217;s Vice President of Energy, Bobby Hollis, told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/microsoft-is-open-to-using-natural-gas-to-power-ai-data-centers-ameet-ballooning-demand.html">CNBC </a> that the tech giant is considering the use of natural gas with carbon capture technology to power its AI data centers. However, this option will only be explored if it proves to be &#8220;commercially viable and cost competitive.&#8221;
Despite the hefty costs associated with carbon capture technology, it has been under development by oil and gas companies for several years. The technology is designed to capture&nbsp;industrial carbon dioxide emissions sites and store them deep underground.
Microsoft has set bold climate targets, striving to offset its entire electricity usage with carbon-free energy by 2030. However, the tech sector has realized that renewables alone cannot fulfill the high power requirements of data centers.
Last Year, Microsoft turned to nuclear power and signed a deal to support the restart of&nbsp;Three Mile Island. However, the U.S. is unlikely to expand nuclear power significantly before the 2030s.
Despite its carbon dioxide emissions, natural gas is increasingly seen as a near-term power solution by data center developers. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright stated on&nbsp;Monday that renewable energy cannot fully substitute gas in electricity generation.
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Why It Matters: By considering natural gas for powering data centers, Microsoft is following Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) who have partnered with Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) subsidiaries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42337936/meta-unveils-10-billion-ai-data-center-in-louisiana-a-game-changer-for-tech-and-jobs">in Louisiana</a> and Mississippi, respectively, for the same reason. This also represents a larger effort by U.S. power companies to expand natural gas infrastructure to meet the rising electricity demand driven by AI. 
A report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)&nbsp;in January highlights that utility providers in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina intend to develop a total of 20 GW of new natural gas generation by 2040, driven mainly by the growing demand from data centers.
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JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $87 to $98.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $98

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Entergy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.98 million shares sold short, which is 1.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.43 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Entergy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740774635_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Entergy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Entergy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Entergy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.41%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What Does the Market Think About Entergy?

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $79 to $94.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $94

Evercore ISI Group analyst Durgesh Chopra maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $75 to $86.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $86

Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton maintains Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $85 to $97.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Entergy, Raises Price Target to $97

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43784079/us-stocks-mixed-ny-state-business-activity-rises-in-february"> minutes on Wednesday.</a>
U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43787369/us-russian-officials-begin-ukraine-peace-talks-defense-sector-stocks-rise">to begin</a> peace negotiations, marking their first high-level talks on the war in Ukraine since Russia&#8217;s invasion in 2022. The initial talks were intended as "trust-building" and could lay the groundwork for a future meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian and other European officials were notably absent from Tuesday's discussions. 
WTI crude oil futures held steady as diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia raised hopes for reduced geopolitical risks. 
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The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 0.04%, back above the 4.5% threshold as investors digested recent comments from Fed officials, including Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman and Patrick Harker, which reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain on hold in the near term.  
All eyes will be on Wednesday's release of the latest FOMC's minutes set for 2 p.m. ET. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.57% to $88.64.&nbsp;
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down 1.16% to $94,672 as crypto markets fell broadly Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,000.73</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,115.46</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,454.56</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,288.09</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched up 0.1% to $610.31.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.17% at $445.03.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.04% to $538.36.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.44% to $226.97.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) dipped 0.53% to $225.81.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 0.95% to $90.93.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Shares of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) surged following reports suggesting Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43775200/intel-jumps-over-5-in-tuesday-pre-market-as-deal-talks-with-broadcom-and-tsmc-surface">considering bids</a> for portions of the company.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FELE#NASDAQ">FELE</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Watsco, Inc.&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFIN#NYSE">DFIN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fluor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medtronic Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>)&nbsp;</li>
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Companies reporting after Tuesday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
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<li>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Matador Resources Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bumble, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Matador Resources Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>)</li>
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Entergy shares are trading higher after the company reported Q4 EPS above estimates.

Entergy Initiated FY25 2025 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Of $3.75-$3.95 Vs. $3.92 Estimate

Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.64 by 3.13 percent. This is a 153.85 percent increase over earnings of $0.26 per share from the same period last year.

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Entergy Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.66 Beats $0.64 Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Sohu.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOHU#NASDAQ">SOHU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Expeditors Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.44 per share on revenue of $2.81 billion. 
• Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FELE#NASDAQ">FELE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $465.87 million. 
• Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.62 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• GeneDx Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $82.24 million. 
• Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share on revenue of $1.67 billion. 
• Hillman Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLMN#NASDAQ">HLMN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $350.45 million. 
• Vulcan Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share on revenue of $1.81 billion. 
• NeoGenomics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEO#NASDAQ">NEO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $173.40 million. 
• Donnelley Financial Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFIN#NYSE">DFIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $169.20 million. 
• Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.99 per share on revenue of $117.83 million. 
• Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.55 per share on revenue of $5.71 billion. 
• Visteon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VC#NASDAQ">VC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.97 per share on revenue of $954.17 million. 
• Chemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Sapiens Intl Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNS#NASDAQ">SPNS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $135.89 million. 
• Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $4.42 billion. 
• Allegion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share on revenue of $938.91 million. 
• iQIYI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $909.96 million. 
• Entergy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $3.17 billion. 
• Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $4.56 billion. 
• Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDD#NASDAQ">GLDD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $211.20 million. 
• Blackbaud (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLKB#NASDAQ">BLKB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $303.41 million. 
• Waystar Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAY#NASDAQ">WAY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $232.29 million. 
• Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPH#NYSE">TPH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. 
• Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $8.33 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $960.80 million. 
• RB Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.79 per share on revenue of $1.06 billion. 
• Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOBX#NASDAQ">MOBX</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Safe Bulkers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SB#NYSE">SB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $71.90 million. 
• ReNew Energy Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNW#NASDAQ">RNW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $264.79 million. 
• Select Water Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTTR#NYSE">WTTR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $338.92 million. 
• Tactile Systems Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCMD#NASDAQ">TCMD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $85.39 million. 
• TPG RE Finance Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRTX#NYSE">TRTX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $27.98 million. 
• SiriusPoint (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNT#NYSE">SPNT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $238.48 million. 
• TrueCar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUE#NASDAQ">TRUE</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $47.30 million. 
• BlueLinx Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXC#NYSE">BXC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $700.66 million. 
• Compass (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion. 
• Medifast (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MED#NYSE">MED</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $114.25 million. 
• Community Health Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $3.14 billion. 
• Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKD#NYSE">BKD</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $781.68 million. 
• Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRDO#NASDAQ">PRDO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $160.12 million. 
• Iamgold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• La-Z-Boy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LZB#NYSE">LZB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $516.47 million. 
• CVR Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAN#NYSE">UAN</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• CVR Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.35 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion. 
• Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.17 per share on revenue of $286.07 million. 
• Sonoco Prods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $1.65 billion. 
• CoStar Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $701.59 million. 
• Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELFB#NASDAQ">BELFB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $123.21 million. 
• Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELFA#NASDAQ">BELFA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $128.50 million. 
• Arteris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIP#NASDAQ">AIP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $15.18 million. 
• Unisys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UIS#NYSE">UIS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $550.93 million. 
• Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.05 per share on revenue of $1.91 billion. 
• XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $828.34 million. 
• Element Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESI#NYSE">ESI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $600.32 million. 
• Quad/Graphics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUAD#NYSE">QUAD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $726.70 million. 
• Bumble (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $260.00 million. 
• Center (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSR#NYSE">CSR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $65.70 million. 
• Flowserve (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLS#NYSE">FLS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMLR#NASDAQ">SMLR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $12.00 million. 
• Intl Flavors &amp; Fragrances (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $2.69 billion. 
• SSR Mining (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#NASDAQ">SSRM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $244.25 million. 
• BrightSpire Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRSP#NYSE">BRSP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $48.20 million. 
• Corporacion Inmobiliaria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTMX#NYSE">VTMX</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Hackett Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCKT#NASDAQ">HCKT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $75.64 million. 
• Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $1.90 billion. 
• Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $311.52 million. 
• JBG SMITH Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBGS#NYSE">JBGS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Seven Hills Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEVN#NASDAQ">SEVN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $8.31 million. 
• Industrial Logistics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILPT#NASDAQ">ILPT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $110.30 million. 
• Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $999.09 million. 
• Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $7.04 billion. 
• Community Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHCT#NYSE">CHCT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $29.90 million. 
• Adeia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADEA#NASDAQ">ADEA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $113.93 million. 
• Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHB#NASDAQ">RUSHB</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHA#NASDAQ">RUSHA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.86 billion. 
• Shift4 Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $997.44 million. 
• Ingevity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVT#NYSE">NGVT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $315.20 million. 
• Celanese (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $2.39 billion. 
• MasterBrand (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBC#NYSE">MBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $722.85 million. 
• Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOD#NASDAQ">GOOD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $38.20 million. 
• EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $1.82 billion. 
• Comstock Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRK#NYSE">CRK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $378.74 million. 
• Genworth Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNW#NYSE">GNW</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Innospec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOSP#NASDAQ">IOSP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $447.40 million. 
• Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGY#NYSE">MGY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $330.88 million. 
• Sasol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Sandstorm Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAND#NYSE">SAND</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $4.30 billion. 
• Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.83 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion. 
• Ternium (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TX#NYSE">TX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $4.49 billion. 
• Andersons (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANDE#NASDAQ">ANDE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.96 per share on revenue of $1.95 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For February 18, 2025

Fuel supply agreement strengthens reliability, lowers costs, and powers growth

Reported Earlier, Entergy Texas Joins Forces With Kinder Morgan, Golden Pass LNG To Secure Reliable Energy Supply For Southeast Texas

Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43036258/polar-vortex-brings-winters-coldest-air-for-trumps-inauguration-day-what-it-means-for-utilities-retailers-energy-stocks">not winter whiteouts.</a>
What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue their region&#8217;s first-ever snowstorm alert, CNN <a href="url-would-go-here">reports</a>.
The system&#8217;s power shocked the region Tuesday. Streets from Houston, Texas, through Louisiana, disappeared under white blankets, reaching six inches deep in some areas. Thermometers plunged into territory more familiar to northern states, driving wind chills into single digits across Texas.
Emergency declarations spread across Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as the storm intensified. The Gulf Coast, better known for hurricane preparation, now faces winter conditions that threaten to paralyze communities for days, CNN reports.
The storm&#8217;s intensity caught many areas off guard. Snow accumulation and icy conditions transformed southern highways into hazard zones. Weather experts warn the cold snap could shatter records dating back more than a century.
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Why It Matters: Local power providers mobilize resources to protect vital infrastructure. The scale of the response reflects the region&#8217;s unusual winter challenge.
Officials closed roads across five southern states, emptying highways and forcing residents indoors. &#8220;Most of us haven&#8217;t experienced this combination of bitter cold and significant snow ever in our lifetime,&#8221; Louisiana climatologist Jay Grymes told CNN
The storm&#8217;s reach shut down major transportation arteries. Both Houston airports suspended flights, while New Orleans saw nearly all air traffic halt by morning. Port operations froze, and even space exploration paused as NASA&#8217;s Texas operations suspended work through Wednesday.
School systems from Texas to Florida shifted to remote learning or closed entirely. Atlanta officials warned of road conditions deteriorating rapidly as the system pushes east.
Several major utilities are positioning themselves as the winter storm impacts their service territories:
<ul>
<li>CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>), a major utility provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, focuses on electric transmission and distribution in the state and natural gas distribution across several U.S. regions.</li>
<li>Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>), a prominent southeastern energy provider, specializes in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, with operations in multiple states.</li>
<li>Entergy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) serves customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas, providing electric power generation, transmission, and distribution services.</li>
<li>Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) operates across the Carolinas, Florida, and parts of the Midwest, delivering electric power generation, transmission, and distribution services.</li>
<li>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) primarily serves Florida through its subsidiary Florida Power &amp; Light and is a leading investor in renewable energy, focusing on wind and solar power.</li>
</ul>
Natural gas futures were down over 5% at the time of publication Tuesday.
The rare winter assault comes as utility stocks show renewed strength, with the sector seeing increased investor interest amid growing power demands from data centers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/42974006/utilities-rebound-as-ai-powers-energy-demand-3-etfs-to-watch">and AI operations.</a>
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Southern Power Grids Face Historic Winter Test As Snow Blankets Gulf Coast: 5 Utilities To Watch

Who knew stodgy utilities would turn into tech's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/utilities">unsung heroes</a>? 
JPMorgan analysts Jeremy Tonet and Richard W. Sunderland chose Entergy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>), NiSource Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NI#NYSE">NI</a>), and Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) as top stock picks, betting on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">power-hungry AI revolution</a> and surging data center demand to fuel their growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Entergy: Oops, It Did It Again?</h2>
Entergy is making waves with yet another massive data center deal in Louisiana. A local filing hints at a $12 billion Hut 8 project, which, if confirmed, would be the utility's third major hyperscaler win. 
JPMorgan sees this as validation of Entergy's growing dominance in the large commercial &amp; industrial (C&amp;I) power space—big tech is setting up shop, and Entergy is cashing in. 
With Meta Platform's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) $10 billion investment in Northern Louisiana and Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) $10 billion spend in Mississippi, the trend is clear: AI needs juice, and Entergy is becoming the go-to provider.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vistra: Hold Onto That Power Feeling</h2>
Vistra isn't just another independent power producer (IPP)—it's JPMorgan's top pick among IPPs (independent power producers), with a strong balance of natural gas leverage and nuclear opportunity. The firm sees manufacturing onshoring, electrification, and relentless data center demand driving power prices higher, and Vistra is positioned to capitalize. 
While competitors like Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) and Talen Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>) also have nuclear exposure, JPMorgan believes Vistra offers the best risk/reward balance, thanks to its Permian and Appalachia gas assets and strategic flexibility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NiSource: A Sleeper Bet On Load Growth</h2>
NiSource may not have Entergy's headline-grabbing hyperscaler deals, but it's quietly benefiting from the same secular trends. 
JPMorgan sees broader electrification and industrial demand bolstering NiSource's long-term growth, making it a strong contender for utility investors looking beyond the AI gold rush.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Big Picture</h2>
JPMorgan believes 2024's power demand boom is just getting started, and utilities with data center exposure are in pole position. 
While Entergy leads the pack with another possible hyperscaler deal, Vistra's diversified portfolio and NiSource's steady growth make them standout picks ahead of earnings. 
For investors betting on AI's insatiable energy appetite, these utilities might just be the next big trade.
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Are Utilities The New Tech? Why Entergy, NiSource, Vistra Are JPMorgan's Top Picks For 2025

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