Entergy Louisiana Reports Q3 2026 Earnings Growth Driven by Record Demand and Data Center Pipeline
Entergy Louisiana (ELC) reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings per share rising to $1.98 from $1.53 in the prior-year period. The growth was fueled by a significant increase in retail sales and record peak demand, which reached 24,000 megawatts in August. A robust data center pipeline of 7 to 12 gigawatts represents a major future growth driver for the utility. To support this expansion, the company increased its capital investment plan by $1.5 billion for the 2026-2030 period, including $600 million specifically allocated for an Arkansas Google expansion. While interest expenses rose due to higher debt balances and equity forward settlements, the company maintained strong operational cash flow of $2.2 billion and increased its quarterly dividend by 6% to 68 cents per share.
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