Bull case
The bull case prices EMP at 7x on FY1 earnings, assuming continued execution and no meaningful deceleration in the core business.
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Three scenarios for where EMP stock could go
The bull case prices EMP at 7x on FY1 earnings, assuming continued execution and no meaningful deceleration in the core business.
At 5x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
The bear case assumes sentiment or fundamentals disappoint enough to push EMP down roughly 80% from the current price.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.

Entergy Mississippi is a regulated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes power to retail and wholesale customers across Mississippi. It earns revenue primarily through regulated electricity sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers — with additional income from wholesale power markets and gas services. Its key advantage is its regulated monopoly status in its service territory, providing stable cash flows through cost recovery mechanisms approved by state regulators.
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | $0.00/— | — | $2.85T/— | — |
| Q3 2023 | $3.32/— | — | $3.60T/— | — |
| Q1 2026 | $0.52/— | — | $3.0B/— | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.84/— | — | $3.2B/— | — |
EMP beat EPS estimates in 0 of 4 tracked quarters. Mixed delivery makes the upcoming report a key data point for re-rating.
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
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Latest annual revenue by reported region
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Fair value est. $83 — implies +293.4% from today's price.
| Metric | EMP | S&P 500 | Utilities | 5Y Avg EMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | — | 19.1x | 17.2x | — |
| Trailing PE | 5.4x | 25.2x-79% | 19.7x-73% | 18.0x-70% |
| PEG Ratio | 0.13x | 1.75x-93% | 1.73x-92% | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 2.4x | 15.3x-84% | 11.5x-79% | 8.5x-72% |
| Price/FCF | 15.4x | 21.3x-28% | 15.4x | 15.0x |
| Price/Sales | 0.7x | 3.1x-76% | 2.2x-66% | 2.1x-64% |
| Dividend Yield | — | 1.88% | 3.07% | 0.66% |
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolEMP earns 23.1% operating margin on regulated earnings. Utilities carry higher leverage than industrials as a structural feature of the business model.
Revenue, regulated margins, and earnings
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
Regulated utilities typically operate at 3–5× net debt/FCF — this is structural, not a risk flag.
How capital is returned to owners
All figures from the trailing twelve months. Utilities operate with structural leverage (3–5× net debt/FCF) due to regulated, predictable cash flows.
Open full ratios pageKey factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated April 29, 2026
For Empire Company Limited (EMP.A), the stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term moving averages, indicating a negative forecast. A sell signal was issued on April 8, 2026, and the stock has fallen since then.
The short sale ratio for Entergy Mississippi, LLC has been increasing, which could indicate growing bearish sentiment among investors. This trend may lead to further downward pressure on the stock price.
The consensus rating from Wall Street analysts for Empire Company Limited is 'Hold,' with a mix of hold and buy ratings. Notably, one analyst downgraded the stock in the past 90 days, reflecting a cautious outlook.
The average 12-month price target from analysts for Empire Company Limited is C$52.83, with a high of C$55.00 and a low of C$50.00. This represents a potential upside of 13.67% from the current price, but also indicates limited room for growth.
Empire Company Limited is currently in a wide and falling trend, suggesting it may continue to perform weakly in the short to medium term. This trend could affect investor sentiment and stock performance.
Compared to its peers in the Australian Oil and Gas industry, Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP) is considered expensive based on its Price-To-Book Ratio. However, for Empire Company Limited, one analysis suggests it is undervalued by 35% with an intrinsic value of C$72.42 compared to its market price of C$47.06.
For Entergy Mississippi, LLC, the 52-week high is $22.50 and the low is $19.96, indicating a moderate level of price volatility. This volatility may impact investor confidence and trading strategies.
Empire Company Limited has a beta of 0.11, indicating low volatility relative to the overall market. This low beta suggests that the stock may be less sensitive to market fluctuations.
The Altman Z-Score for Empire Company Limited is 2.90, which generally suggests a low risk of bankruptcy. This score indicates that the company is in a stable financial position.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated April 29, 2026
EMP's stock has recently experienced a significant price increase, accompanied by higher trading volume, which is often interpreted as a strong bullish signal.
Historical data shows that April has an 80% probability of positive returns, while July boasts a 100% probability, suggesting potential seasonal strength for EMP stock.
EMP stock offers a current dividend yield of 5.85%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital appreciation.
The overall moving average trend for EMP is leaning bullish, indicating a generally positive sentiment in the stock's price movement.
Entergy Mississippi has recently issued new mortgage bonds, which could indicate funding for projects and potential growth opportunities for the company.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMP EMP Entergy Mississippi, Inc. 1M BD 66 | $9.7B | — | +8.0% | 13.4% | — | — |
ETR ETR Entergy Corporation | $51.7B | 25.7x | +4.9% | 13.6% | Buy | +3.5% |
EAI EAI Entergy Arkansas, Inc. 1M BD 4.875%66 | $9.6B | — | +8.0% | 13.4% | — | — |
ENO ENO Entergy New Orleans, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.50% Series due April 1, 2066 | $10.2B | 12.6x | -3.7% | 13.4% | — | — |
SO SO The Southern Company | $105.4B | 20.4x | +4.5% | 14.5% | Hold | +6.5% |
DUK DUK Duke Energy Corporation | $97.7B | 18.7x | +2.4% | 15.4% | Hold | +7.9% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
EMP does not currently return meaningful capital to shareholders.
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw | BB Yield | Total Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.31 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.23 | +0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.23 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $1.23 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.23 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
Entergy Mississippi, Inc. 1M BD 66 (EMP) has limited published analyst coverage at this time. The model scenario range runs from $4 to $27 around a current price of $21. Use the scenario targets and valuation multiples on this page as a guide.
Forward earnings data for EMP is not currently available. Review the valuation table above for trailing P/E, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales comparisons against market and sector benchmarks.
The primary risks for EMP in 2026 are: (1) Technical Signals — For Empire Company Limited (EMP. (2) Short Selling — The short sale ratio for Entergy Mississippi, LLC has been increasing, which could indicate growing bearish sentiment among investors. (3) Analyst Ratings — The consensus rating from Wall Street analysts for Empire Company Limited is 'Hold,' with a mix of hold and buy ratings. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
Analyst consensus estimates EMP will report consensus revenue of $14.4B (+8.0% year-over-year) and EPS of $3.94 (+2.2% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $15.5B in revenue.
A confirmed upcoming earnings date for EMP is not yet available. Check the Earnings section above for the most recent quarterly report dates and forward estimates.
Entergy Mississippi, Inc. 1M BD 66 (EMP) generated $3.9B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 29.1%. EMP returns capital to shareholders through and share repurchases ($0 TTM).