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Long-Term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Long-term debt for Entergy as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consisted of:
Type of Debt and MaturityWeighted-Average Interest Rate December 31, 2025Interest Rate Ranges at December 31,Outstanding at
 December 31,
2025202420252024
  

(In Thousands)
Mortgage Bonds    
2025-20293.72%
1.50% - 6.25%
1.50% - 6.25%
$4,025,000 $4,603,000 
2030-20344.40%
1.60% - 6.54%
1.60% - 6.54%
6,405,000 5,865,000 
2035-20454.57%
3.10% - 5.15%
3.10% - 5.15%
2,707,000 2,207,000 
2048-20664.64%
2.65% - 5.85%
2.65% - 5.85%
10,335,000 8,985,000 
Governmental Bonds (a)    
2030-20442.43%
2.0% - 2.5%
2.0% - 2.5%
282,375 282,375 
Securitization Bonds   
2028-20363.67%
3.051% - 3.697%
3.051% - 3.697%
223,577 242,424 
Variable Interest Entities Notes Payable (Note 4)  
2026-20293.85%
1.84% - 5.94%
1.84% - 5.94%
390,000 390,000 
Entergy Corporation Senior Notes
   
due September 2025n/a0.90%— 800,000 
due September 2026n/a2.95%2.95%750,000 750,000 
due June 2028n/a1.9%1.9%650,000 650,000 
due June 2030n/a2.80%2.80%600,000 600,000 
due June 2031n/a2.40%2.40%650,000 650,000 
due June 2050n/a3.75%3.75%600,000 600,000 
Entergy Corporation Junior Subordinated Debentures
due December 2054 (b)n/a7.125%7.125%1,200,000 1,200,000 
due June 2056 (c)n/a6.100%700,000 — 
due June 2056 (d)n/a5.875%600,000 — 
Entergy Arkansas VIE Credit Facility (Note 4)n/a5.34%6.28%13,700 22,500 
Entergy Louisiana River Bend VIE Credit Facility (Note 4)n/a5.36%6.33%50,300 18,700 
Entergy Louisiana Waterford VIE Credit Facility (Note 4)n/a5.36%6.32%43,700 18,900 
System Energy VIE Credit Facility (Note 4)n/a5.37%6.27%36,400 72,700 
Long-term DOE Obligation (e)225,309 216,016 
Grand Gulf Sale-Leaseback Obligation n/a34,113 34,203 
Unamortized Premium and Discount - Net(23,442)(17,575)
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(226,174)(204,010)
Other  5,303 5,362 
Total Long-Term Debt  30,277,161 27,991,595 
Less Amount Due Within One Year 2,375,140 1,378,090 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$27,902,021 $26,613,505 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$28,208,822 $25,181,802 

(a)Consists of pollution control revenue bonds and environmental revenue bonds, all of which are secured by mortgage bonds.
(b)Entergy Corporation will pay interest at an annual rate of 7.125% through November 2029. Commencing on December 1, 2029, the annual rate will equal the five-year treasury rate as of the most recent reset
interest determination date plus 2.67%, which interest resets will occur on each five-year anniversary of December 1 after December 1, 2029.
(c)Entergy Corporation will pay interest at an annual rate of 6.100% through June 14, 2036. Commencing on June 15, 2036, the annual rate will equal the five-year treasury rate as of the most recent reset interest determination date plus 2.013%, provided that the interest rate during an interest reset period will not reset below 6.100%. Interest resets will occur on each five-year anniversary of June 15 after June 15, 2036.
(d)Entergy Corporation will pay interest at an annual rate of 5.875% through June 14, 2031. Commencing on June 15, 2031, the annual rate will equal the five-year treasury rate as of the most recent reset interest determination date plus 2.179%, provided that the interest rate during an interest reset period will not reset below 5.875%. Interest resets will occur on each five-year anniversary of June 15 after June 15, 2031.
(e)Pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, Entergy’s nuclear owner/licensee subsidiaries have contracts with the DOE for spent nuclear fuel disposal service.  The contracts include a one-time fee for generation prior to April 7, 1983.  Entergy Arkansas is the only Entergy company that generated electric power with nuclear fuel prior to that date and includes the one-time fee, plus accrued interest, in long-term debt.
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Amount
 (In Thousands)
2026$2,375,720 
2027$1,054,820 
2028$2,158,446 
2029$405,720 
2030$916,822 
 
Entergy Arkansas [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Long-term debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consisted of:
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
Entergy Arkansas  
Mortgage Bonds:  
3.5% Series due April 2026
$600,000 $600,000 
4.00% Series due June 2028
350,000 350,000 
5.15% Series due January 2033
425,000 425,000 
5.30% Series due September 2033
300,000 300,000 
5.45% Series due June 2034
700,000 400,000 
4.95% Series due December 2044
250,000 250,000 
4.20% Series due April 2049
550,000 550,000 
2.65% Series due June 2051
675,000 675,000 
3.35% Series due June 2052
400,000 400,000 
5.75% Series due June 2054
400,000 400,000 
4.875% Series due September 2066
410,000 410,000 
Total mortgage bonds5,060,000 4,760,000 
Variable Interest Entity Notes Payable and Credit Facility (Note 4):  
1.84% Series N due July 2026
90,000 90,000 
5.54% Series O due May 2029
70,000 70,000 
Credit Facility due June 2027, weighted-average rate 5.34%
13,700 22,500 
Total variable interest entity notes payable and credit facility173,700 182,500 
Other:  
Long-term DOE Obligation (a)225,309 216,016 
Unamortized Premium and Discount – Net4,023 3,620 
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(41,316)(41,552)
Other1,888 1,910 
Total Long-Term Debt5,423,604 5,122,494 
Less Amount Due Within One Year690,000 — 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$4,733,604 $5,122,494 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$4,931,734 $4,546,643 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
Entergy Louisiana  
Mortgage Bonds:  
3.78% Series due April 2025
$— $110,000 
3.78% Series due April 2025
— 190,000 
4.44% Series due January 2026
250,000 250,000 
2.40% Series due October 2026
400,000 400,000 
3.12% Series due September 2027
450,000 450,000 
3.25% Series due April 2028
425,000 425,000 
1.60% Series due December 2030
300,000 300,000 
3.05% Series due June 2031
325,000 325,000 
2.35% Series due June 2032
500,000 500,000 
4.00% Series due March 2033
750,000 750,000 
5.35% Series due March 2034
500,000 500,000 
5.15% Series due September 2034
700,000 700,000 
3.10% Series due June 2041
500,000 500,000 
5% Series due July 2044
170,000 170,000 
4.95% Series due January 2045
450,000 450,000 
4.20% Series due September 2048
900,000 900,000 
4.20% Series due April 2050
525,000 525,000 
2.90% Series due March 2051
650,000 650,000 
4.75% Series due September 2052
500,000 500,000 
5.70% Series due March 2054
700,000 700,000 
5.80% Series due March 2055
750,000 — 
4.875% Series due September 2066
270,000 270,000 
Total mortgage bonds10,015,000 9,565,000 
Governmental Bonds (b):  
2.00% Series due June 2030, Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (c)
16,200 16,200 
2.50% Series due April 2036, Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (c)
182,480 182,480 
Total governmental bonds198,680 198,680 
Variable Interest Entity Notes Payable and Credit Facilities (Note 4):  
5.94% Series J due September 2026
70,000 70,000 
2.51% Series V due June 2027
70,000 70,000 
Credit Facility due June 2027, weighted-average rate 5.36%
50,300 18,700 
Credit Facility due June 2027, weighted-average rate 5.36%
43,700 18,900 
Total variable interest entity notes payable and credit facilities234,000 177,600 
Other:  
Unamortized Premium and Discount - Net(12,753)(9,820)
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(71,507)(68,459)
Other3,415 3,452 
Total Long-Term Debt10,366,835 9,866,453 
Less Amount Due Within One Year720,000 300,000 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$9,646,835 $9,566,453 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$9,510,545 $8,751,266 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Entergy Mississippi [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
Entergy Mississippi  
Mortgage Bonds:  
3.25% Series due December 2027
$150,000 $150,000 
2.85% Series due June 2028
375,000 375,000 
5.0% Series due September 2033
300,000 300,000 
2.55% Series due December 2033
200,000 200,000 
4.52% Series due December 2038
55,000 55,000 
3.85% Series due June 2049
435,000 435,000 
3.50% Series due June 2051
370,000 370,000 
5.85% Series due June 2054
300,000 300,000 
5.80% Series due April 2055
600,000 — 
4.90% Series due October 2066
260,000 260,000 
Total mortgage bonds3,045,000 2,445,000 
Other:  
Unamortized Premium and Discount – Net4,942 5,283 
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(28,618)(23,210)
Total Long-Term Debt3,021,324 2,427,073 
Less Amount Due Within One Year— — 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$3,021,324 $2,427,073 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$2,755,286 $2,116,246 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Entergy New Orleans [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
Entergy New Orleans  
Mortgage Bonds:  
3.00% Series due March 2025
$— $78,000 
4% Series due June 2026
85,000 85,000 
6.25% Series due June 2029
35,000 35,000 
6.41% Series due June 2031
65,000 65,000 
4.19% Series due November 2031
90,000 90,000 
4.51% Series due September 2033
60,000 60,000 
6.54% Series due June 2034
50,000 50,000 
4.51% Series due November 2036
70,000 70,000 
3.75% Series due March 2040
62,000 62,000 
5.0% Series due December 2052
30,000 30,000 
5.50% Series due April 2066
110,000 110,000 
Total mortgage bonds657,000 735,000 
Other:  
Payable to associated company due November 20355,864 7,004 
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(6,015)(6,537)
Total Long-Term Debt656,849 735,467 
Less Amount Due Within One Year85,720 79,140 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$571,129 $656,327 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$621,670 $697,466 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Entergy Texas [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
Entergy Texas  
Mortgage Bonds:  
1.50% Series due September 2026
$130,000 $130,000 
3.45% Series due December 2027
150,000 150,000 
4.0% Series due March 2029
300,000 300,000 
1.75% Series due March 2031
600,000 600,000 
5.25% Series due April 2035
500,000 — 
4.50% Series due March 2039
400,000 400,000 
5.15% Series due June 2045
250,000 250,000 
3.55% Series due September 2049
475,000 475,000 
5.00% Series due September 2052
325,000 325,000 
5.80% Series due September 2053
350,000 350,000 
5.55% Series due September 2054
350,000 350,000 
Total mortgage bonds3,830,000 3,330,000 
Securitization Bonds:  
3.051% Series Senior Secured, Series A Tranche A-1 due December 2028
32,727 51,574 
3.697% Series Senior Secured, Series A Tranche A-2 due December 2036
190,850 190,850 
Total securitization bonds223,577 242,424 
Other:  
Unamortized Premium and Discount - Net6,415 7,624 
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(29,804)(27,605)
Total Long-Term Debt4,030,188 3,552,443 
Less Amount Due Within One Year130,000 — 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$3,900,188 $3,552,443 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$3,780,405 $3,176,230 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Schedule of Senior Secured System Restoration Bonds [Table Text Block]   In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds), as follows:
Amount
(In Thousands)
Senior Secured System Restoration Bonds:
Tranche A-1 (3.051%) due December 2028
$100,000 
Tranche A-2 (3.697%) due December 2036
190,850 
Total senior secured system restoration bonds$290,850 
System Energy [Member]    
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
 20252024
 (In Thousands)
System Energy  
Mortgage Bonds:  
2.14% Series due December 2025
$— $200,000 
6.00% Series due April 2028
325,000 325,000 
5.30% Series due December 2034
540,000 300,000 
Total mortgage bonds865,000 825,000 
Governmental Bonds (b):  
2.375% Series due June 2044, Mississippi Business Finance Corp. (c)
83,695 83,695 
Total governmental bonds83,695 83,695 
Variable Interest Entity Notes Payable and Credit Facility (Note 4):  
2.05% Series K due September 2027
90,000 90,000 
Credit Facility due June 2027, weighted-average rate 5.37%
36,400 72,700 
Total variable interest entity notes payable and credit facility126,400 162,700 
Other:  
Grand Gulf Sale-Leaseback Obligation34,113 34,203 
Unamortized Premium and Discount – Net(12,673)(8,698)
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs(7,832)(7,164)
Total Long-Term Debt1,088,703 1,089,736 
Less Amount Due Within One Year140 200,090 
Long-Term Debt Excluding Amount Due Within One Year$1,088,563 $889,646 
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt$1,104,007 $1,063,946 
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
The annual long-term debt maturities (excluding lease obligations and long-term DOE obligations) for debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, for the next five years are as follows:
 Entergy ArkansasEntergy LouisianaEntergy MississippiEntergy New OrleansEntergy TexasSystem Energy
(In Thousands)
2026$690,000 $720,000 $— $85,720 $130,000 $— 
2027$13,700 $614,000 $150,000 $720 $150,000 $126,400 
2028$350,000 $425,000 $375,000 $719 $32,727 $325,000 
2029$70,000 $— $— $35,720 $300,000 $— 
2030$— $316,200 $— $622 $— $— 
 
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Related to Sale and Leaseback Transactions [Table Text Block]
As of December 31, 2025, System Energy, in connection with the Grand Gulf sale and leaseback transactions, had future minimum lease payments, as follows, which reflects the effect of the December 2013 renewal:
 Amount
 (In Thousands)
2026$17,188 
202717,188 
202817,188 
202917,188 
203017,188 
Years thereafter103,125 
Total189,065 
Less: Amount representing interest154,952 
Present value of net minimum lease payments$34,113