Common Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Entergy Arkansas [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Entergy Louisiana [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Entergy Mississippi [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Entergy New Orleans [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Entergy Texas [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

System Energy [Member]

Common Equity

COMMON EQUITY (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Common Stock

Common stock and treasury stock shares activity for Entergy for 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
	Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares		Common Shares Issued	Treasury Shares
Beginning Balance, January 1	254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079		254,752,788	76,381,936
Repurchases	—	—		—	1,468,984		—	2,154,490
Issuances:
Employee Stock-Based Compensation Plans	—	(729,073	)	—	(610,409	)	—	(3,019,475	)
Directors’ Plan	—	(11,327	)	—	(6,891	)	—	(4,872	)
Ending Balance, December 31	254,752,788	75,623,363		254,752,788	76,363,763		254,752,788	75,512,079

Entergy Corporation reissues treasury shares to meet the requirements of the Stock Plan for Outside Directors (Directors’ Plan), three Equity Ownership Plans of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries, and certain other stock benefit plans.  The Directors’ Plan awards to non-employee directors a portion of their compensation in the form of a fixed dollar value of shares of Entergy Corporation common stock.

In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program.  As of December 31, 2016, $350 million of authority remains under the $500 million share repurchase program.

Dividends declared per common share were $3.42 in 2016, $3.34 in 2015, and $3.32 in 2014.

System Energy paid its parent, Entergy Corporation, distributions out of its common stock of $40 million in 2016 and $70 million in 2015.

Retained Earnings and Dividend Restrictions

Provisions within the articles of incorporation relating to preferred stock of each of Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans could restrict the payment of cash dividends or other distributions on their common and preferred equity if such payment were to occur when, or result in, a ratio of common stock equity to total capitalization of 25% or less.  Entergy Corporation received dividend payments and distributions from subsidiaries totaling $165 million in 2016, $615 million in 2015, and $893 million in 2014.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2016 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	87,740			(26,997		)	68,465			(1,280		)	127,928
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(189,717		)	24,155			(6,288		)	—			(171,850		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	(101,977		)	(2,842		)	62,177			(1,280		)	(43,922		)
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		$3,993			($469,446	)		$429,734			$748			($34,971	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the year ended December 31, 2015 by component:

	Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)			Pension and other postretirement liabilities			Net unrealized investment gain (loss)			Foreign currency translation			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		$98,118			($569,789	)		$426,695			$2,669			($42,307	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(151,740		)	71,054			(34,186		)	(641		)	(115,513		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	159,592			32,131			(24,952		)	—			166,771
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,852			103,185			(59,138		)	(641		)	51,258
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		$105,970			($466,604	)		$367,557			$2,028			$8,951

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016		($56,412	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,926
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(956		)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	7,970
Ending balance, December 31, 2016		($48,442	)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the year ended December 31, 2015:

	Pension and Other Postretirement Liabilities
	(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015		($79,223	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	21,180
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,631
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	22,811
Ending balance, December 31, 2015		($56,412	)

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts		$293,268			($243,555	)	Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps	(1,395		)	(1,971		)	Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	291,873			(245,526		)
	(102,156		)	85,934			Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)		$189,717			($159,592	)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$29,414			$23,920		(a)
Acceleration of prior-service cost due to curtailment	(1,045		)	(374		)	(a)
Amortization of loss	(60,693		)	(70,296		)	(a)
Settlement loss	(2,007		)	(1,401		)	(a)
Total amortization	(34,331		)	(48,151		)
	10,176			16,020			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)		($24,155	)		($32,131	)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)		$12,329			$48,926		Interest and investment income
	(6,041		)	(23,974		)	Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)		$6,288			$24,952
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$171,850			($166,771	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.

Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) for Entergy Louisiana for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

	Amounts reclassified from AOCI						Income Statement Location
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service costs		$7,786			$7,464		(a)
Amortization of loss	(6,281		)	(10,140		)	(a)
Settlement loss	—			(14		)	(a)
Total amortization	1,505			(2,690		)
	(549		)	1,059			Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)	956			(1,631		)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)		$956			($1,631	)

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost. See Note 11 to the financial statements for additional details.