This is a completed capital raise, not an earnings surprise. Entergy issued $1.5 billion of junior subordinated debentures across two long-dated series, with the sale closing August 7, 2026; there is no operating performance, guidance change, or acquisition information to compare against an earnings consensus (Item 8.01).
| Security | Principal | Initial rate | Maturity | Reset terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 2026A | $750 million | 6.500% through Dec. 15, 2036 | Dec. 15, 2056 | Five-Year Treasury Rate + 1.877%, subject to a 6.500% floor |
| Series 2026B | $750 million | 6.500% through Dec. 15, 2033 | Dec. 15, 2058 | Five-Year Treasury Rate + 2.030%, subject to a 6.500% floor |
(Financing terms — Item 8.01)
The funding adds roughly $97.5 million of annual pre-tax interest at the initial coupon. That is the direct economic cost of the new debt before any potential accounting or regulatory treatment; the filing does not state how the proceeds will be used or quantify any offsetting benefit (Item 8.01).
The net read is neutral because the filing confirms financing execution rather than changing the business outlook. No published operating consensus is relevant to this disclosure, and the filing provides no evidence that the terms were materially better or worse than market expectations. The key change is modestly higher leverage and fixed funding through the initial-rate periods, with rates later tied to the five-year Treasury rate plus a spread (Item 8.01).
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