DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fourteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $149.8462.

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of DTE Energy from $144.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of DTE Energy from $155.00 to $151.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on DTE Energy from $142.00 to $143.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. BMO Capital Markets cut their target price on DTE Energy from $151.00 to $148.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of DTE Energy in a report on Wednesday, January 21st.

Key Headlines Impacting DTE Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting DTE Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and guidance beat — DTE reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and issued FY2026 EPS guidance of $7.59–$7.73 (above consensus), underpinning the company’s near- and medium-term earnings outlook. Reuters: DTE beats fourth-quarter profit estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Stargate/data‑center contracts — DTE secured a landmark agreement to power the Stargate OpenAI/Oracle campus (≈1.4 GW) with take‑or‑pay economics and management says more GW of load are in advanced talks; this creates predictable, high‑visibility revenue and supports higher rate‑base investment. MarketBeat: DTE’s Stargate Deal Turns Power Into Profits
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst lift — Mizuho raised its price target to $155 and moved to an “outperform” rating, signaling buy‑side support that could limit downside. The Fly: Mizuho raises DTE price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Big capex and dividend profile — DTE increased its five‑year capital plan by ~$6.5B to ~$36.5B (through 2030) to support data‑center and grid upgrades and reaffirmed a dividend; this should grow the rate base long term but raises near‑term spending and execution risk. PR Newswire: DTE reports 2025 accomplishments
• Negative Sentiment: Major Clean Air Act penalty — A U.S. court ordered DTE and subsidiaries to pay $100 million over sulfur dioxide/air‑pollution violations at a Zug Island coke facility; the fine is a one‑time cash hit and raises regulatory/legal scrutiny. Reuters: US court orders DTE to pay $100M
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and legal risk around data‑center contracts — Michigan’s attorney general has challenged aspects of the Stargate contract approval, creating timing and political risk that could delay or alter project economics. MarketBeat: Stargate deal overview and regulatory concerns

DTE Energy Stock Down 1.5%

Shares of NYSE:DTE opened at $142.55 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $133.40 and its 200 day moving average is $136.26. The stock has a market cap of $29.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.49. DTE Energy has a 52-week low of $123.69 and a 52-week high of $154.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01.

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The utilities provider reported $1.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.13. DTE Energy had a return on equity of 12.81% and a net margin of 9.24%.The business had revenue of $4.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.39 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.51 EPS. DTE Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.590-7.730 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that DTE Energy will post 7.18 EPS for the current year.

DTE Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a dividend of $1.165 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $4.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.3%. DTE Energy’s dividend payout ratio is presently 69.97%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of DTE Energy during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Quest 10 Wealth Builders Inc. increased its stake in DTE Energy by 754.2% during the 4th quarter. Quest 10 Wealth Builders Inc. now owns 205 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of DTE Energy in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates purchased a new stake in shares of DTE Energy during the third quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Clean Yield Group acquired a new position in shares of DTE Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. 76.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About DTE Energy

DTE Energy is an integrated energy company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that combines regulated utility operations with non-utility energy businesses. Its regulated subsidiaries operate electric and natural gas utility services that deliver generation, transmission and distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company’s utility segment focuses on maintaining and upgrading energy delivery infrastructure, ensuring reliable service and meeting regulatory requirements in its service territory.

Beyond its regulated utilities, DTE Energy operates non-utility businesses that develop, own and operate power generation and energy-related projects.