Cash & Equivalents
Entergy Cash & Equivalents increased by 48.5% to $68.15M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.5%, from $69.16M to $68.15M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -18.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $157.27M | $44.22M | $44.94M | $76.15M | $66.27M | $80.70M | $115.29M | $62.72M | $67.72M | $105.29M | $71.61M | $64.95M | $82.85M | $91.25M | $48.42M | $69.16M | $164.02M | $45.90M | $68.15M |
| QoQ Change | — | -71.9% | +1.6% | +69.4% | -13.0% | +21.8% | +42.9% | -45.6% | +8.0% | +55.5% | -32.0% | -9.3% | +27.6% | +10.1% | -46.9% | +42.8% | +137.2% | -72.0% | +48.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -57.9% | +82.5% | +156.5% | -17.6% | +2.2% | +30.5% | -37.9% | +3.5% | +22.3% | -13.3% | -32.4% | +6.5% | +98.0% | -5.2% | -1.5% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $69.16M | $164.02M | $45.90M | $68.15M |
Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Entergy's cash & equivalents?
- Entergy (ETR) reported cash & equivalents of $68.15M in Q1 2026.
- How has Entergy's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Entergy's cash & equivalents decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $69.16M to $68.15M.
- What is the long-term trend for Entergy's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Entergy's cash & equivalents has grown at a -18.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $128.85M to $45.90M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.