Energy Transfer (ET), a major midstream company with 140,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure, is positioned to benefit from rapidly expanding data center demand and rising natural gas needs. With existing deals including Oracle and Entergy Louisiana, and a forward P/E ratio of 11.3, the stock trading under $20 may not stay there long if the company demonstrates continued momentum in upcoming earnings.

Entergy's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share on common stock, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The company has maintained continuous cash dividend payments since 1988.

Entergy announced a major partnership with Meta that is expected to generate approximately $2 billion in customer savings for Entergy Louisiana over the next 20 years, building on a previously announced $650 million deal. The agreement includes a significant energy expansion with seven new natural gas plants, transmission lines, battery storage, and up to 2,500 MW of renewable energy development. Entergy shares rose 8.62% to $111.73 on the news, outperforming a declining broader market.

U.S. equities tumbled to their lowest levels in nearly seven months on Friday as the Nasdaq 100 officially entered correction territory, down over 10% from January highs. The decline was driven by geopolitical tensions with Iran rejecting ceasefire options, surging crude oil prices, deteriorating consumer sentiment, and rising inflation expectations. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.958%, threatening to breach 5% for the first time since July 2025, while the Fed rate hike probability by December jumped to nearly 50%.

Entergy Texas, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026.

With 59% of S&P 500 companies reported, Q4 2025 shows 13% EPS growth and 8.8% revenue growth. Big Tech's massive capex spending on AI infrastructure ($185B for Alphabet, $200B for Amazon) has sparked concerns about free cash flow sustainability and SaaS disruption from AI agents. This week's earnings focus shifts to semiconductor and software companies to assess whether AI spending benefits the broader ecosystem or threatens traditional business models.

Entergy's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share on common stock, payable March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. The company has maintained continuous dividend payments since 1988.

Utility stocks are positioned to be major beneficiaries of the AI boom as data centers require massive amounts of electricity. NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy, and Entergy are investing billions in power generation capacity to meet surging demand from AI data center operators like Google and Meta, with expectations for strong earnings and dividend growth.

Entergy Texas announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock, payable on January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026.

Energy Transfer, an energy midstream company, is experiencing slower growth in 2024 but has significant expansion projects planned for 2025-2029, trading at a low valuation with a high dividend yield.

Energy Transfer is positioned for significant growth in 2026, with multiple expansion projects underway, potential new project approvals, and possible strategic acquisitions that could enhance its midstream infrastructure footprint.

Energy Transfer continues to expand its midstream operations with multiple gas processing and pipeline projects, securing new supply deals with tech companies and utilities that are expected to boost cash flow in the coming years.