Entergy (NYSE: ETR) reported Q2 EPS of $1.79, $0.48 better than the analyst estimate of $1.31.

"Our results this quarter keep us on track to meet the strategic, operational and financial objectives that we reinforced at our Analyst Day in June," said Entergy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Leo Denault. "We continue to make significant progress toward transitioning to a pure play utility, as evidenced by our announcement to sell EWC's Pilgrim and Palisades nuclear plants after their scheduled shutdowns."

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Entergy sees FY2018 EPS of $6.25-$6.85, versus the consensus of $6.21.

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