Form 4: Entergy Officer Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Entergy's 'Officer' Under Section 16 Rules, Phillip R. May Jr., disposed of 208 shares of common stock at $97.96 per share to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • Phillip R. May Jr., an 'Officer' under Section 16 Rules for Entergy Corporation (ETR), reported a transaction.
  • On February 6, 2026, 208 shares of Entergy Common Stock were disposed of.
  • The disposition was made at a price of $97.96 per share.
  • This transaction was coded 'F', indicating a disposition to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
  • Following the transaction, Phillip R. May Jr. directly beneficially owns 38,080 shares of Common Stock.
  • Additionally, 18,123 shares are indirectly beneficially owned via a 401(k) plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, representing a routine insider transaction for tax withholding purposes rather than a discretionary sale or purchase.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Form 4 filings are routine disclosures for insiders and typically do not indicate significant strategic shifts or industry trends unless part of a larger pattern of insider activity. This specific transaction is for tax withholding, a common occurrence.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders will note a minor reduction in direct insider ownership, which is a standard occurrence for tax purposes and not indicative of a change in company fundamentals or insider confidence.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/06/2026Date of transaction (disposition of shares)
02/10/2026Date of filing signature

Recommendation

hold

The reported transaction is a routine disposition of shares by an officer to satisfy tax withholding obligations, which does not reflect a change in the company's fundamentals or the officer's long-term view of the stock. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate based solely on this filing.

Keywords

Entergy, ETR, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership

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