Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.39
Entergy Corporation (ETR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
60.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
11 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
60.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$2.39
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR6.0%
5Y CAGR5.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return25.5%
5Y Total Return169.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,92810Y ago$35,22420Y ago$39,342
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Entergy Corporation distributes 60.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ETR has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ETR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 169.3%, with dividends contributing 25.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,224 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.05
Avg/Payment$0.5525
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026Latest | $0.6400 | — | 2.53% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.6400 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.58% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.64% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.80% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.85% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.6000 | ↑ +6.2% | 3.11% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.5650 | — | 3.85% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | $0.5650 | — | 4.17% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#7 of 9
Safety
Watch
60.6% payout
Streak
11Y
5.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETREntergy Corporation | $48.5B | 2.2% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
XELXcel Energy Inc. | $49.3B | 2.5% | 60.7% | 16 | Watch |
PEGPublic Service Enter… | $42.9B | 2.2% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $38.1B | 3.0% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
AEEAmeren Corporation | $31.3B | 2.5% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd DTEDTE Energy Company | $20.6B | 2.8% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $2.44 | 6.3% | 4 | $3.91 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $2.29 | 5.8% | 4 | $2.45 | 93.7% | 1.07x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $2.17 | 5.9% | 4 | $5.55 | 39.1% | 2.56x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $2.05 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.69 | 76.2% | 1.31x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $1.93 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.77 | 69.7% | 1.44x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $1.87 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.45 | 54.2% | 1.84x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.83 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.15 | 58.1% | 1.72x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.79 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.32 | 77.2% | 1.30x | 3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.75 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.14 | 153.5% | 0.65x | 3.6% |
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How much dividend does ETR pay per share?
Entergy Corporation (ETR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.39 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ETR's next ex-dividend date?
ETR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ETR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ETR's dividend safe?
ETR's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ETR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Entergy Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ETR pay dividends?
Entergy Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.39 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ETR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ETR five years ago would be worth approximately $26,928 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ETR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ETR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.