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D·Dominion Energy, Inc.

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High
$68.38
Open
$67.17
Market Cap
59.17B
52W High
$68.97
Low
$66.88
P. Close
$67.28
P/E
20.03
52W Low
$53.36
Fwd P/E
17.64
Mean Target
$67.92
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
63
BULLISH
Dominion Energy (D) and NextEra Energy are reportedly in talks for a significant all-stock merger, a development that would create a combined entity with a market capitalization exceeding $249 billion and a substantial rate base of $138 billion. This potential consolidation could reshape the utility landscape, impacting market dynamics and operational scale. In parallel, Mizuho has maintained a Neutral rating on Dominion Energy but raised its price target to $72 from $66, suggesting a cautiously optimistic view on its valuation. Meanwhile, NextEra Energy is making strategic moves to enhance its natural gas access, agreeing to acquire Caliber Resource Partners for $1.3 billion and forming a joint venture for its U.S. shale assets. These actions are designed to meet escalating power demand, particularly for data centers, and advance cleaner energy objectives. Despite these initiatives, Morgan Stanley slightly lowered its price target for NextEra Energy to $111 from $115, while reiterating an Overweight rating, indicating continued confidence in the company's prospects. Both Dominion and NextEra are prioritizing renewable energy expansion and significant investments in energy storage, alongside grid modernization efforts. This focus positions them to capitalize on the energy transition, with analysts providing frameworks to assess their respective upside potential. Investors should watch for further details on the potential merger and NextEra's integration of Caliber Resource Partners.
Earnings Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. is a U.S.-based utility company operating primarily in regulated electricity and natural gas distribution across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company serves millions of customers through its extensive transmission and distribution networks, with additional operations in nonregulated renewable energy generation. Dominion Energy operates within the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, providing essential energy services. Examining the most recent earnings data, Dominion Energy has shown a mixed performance in its reported quarters. In Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.95 against an estimate of $0.85533, and revenue of $5.019 billion against an estimate of $4.132 billion, indicating a strong beat on both fronts. This follows a Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $0.69, missing the estimate of $0.8255, and revenue of $4.093 billion missed the estimate of $4.214 billion. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.06 beating the estimate of $0.95915, and Q2 2025 had actual EPS of $0.75 beating the estimate of $0.67759. The trend shows acceleration in revenue growth in the latest quarter, following a period of deceleration. Historically, Dominion Energy has demonstrated a pattern of beating analyst estimates for Earnings Per Share in recent quarters, specifically in Q1 2025, Q2 2025, and Q3 2025, with the most recent Q1 2026 also showing a beat. However, Q4 2025 represented a miss on both EPS and revenue. The year-over-year growth trajectory for revenue has been positive in the latest reported periods, though specific YoY EPS comparisons are not available for all periods. The company has shown an ability to exceed revenue expectations when estimates are provided, as seen in Q1 2026. Recent news indicates that Dominion Energy is reportedly in talks for a significant acquisition by NextEra Energy, with potential valuations reaching $116 billion. This proposed transaction, if completed, would create a substantially larger regulated electric utility business. Despite some positive stock appreciation over the past month, market sentiment has been mixed, with some analyses suggesting the stock is slightly overvalued and concerns raised by downgrades from analysts regarding capital allocation and execution risks. The increasing demand for electricity, particularly from AI data centers, is cited as a key driver for this potential consolidation. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for updates on the potential acquisition by NextEra Energy and its implications for Dominion Energy's future operations and shareholder value. Key will be management's commentary on addressing capital allocation strategies and execution risks, as well as any further developments regarding regulatory reviews of the proposed merger. The company's ability to navigate these significant strategic discussions and potential integration challenges will be crucial in the upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.62$0.74$0.87$0.99$1.12Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.85 - -
Q1'26$0.86$0.95+11.1%
Q4'25$0.83$0.69-16.4%
Q3'25$0.96$1.06+10.5%
Q2'25$0.68$0.75+10.7%
Q1'25$0.76$0.93+23.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.6B$4.0B$4.4B$4.8B$5.2BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.2B - -
Q1'26$4.1B$5.0B+21.5%
Q4'25$4.2B$4.1B-2.9%
Q3'25 - $4.5B -
Q2'25 - $3.8B -
Q1'25 - $4.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

D Stock Snapshot

D is currently trading at $66.97, giving Dominion Energy, Inc. a market cap of 59.17B and a P/E ratio of 20.0. Today's range spans $66.88–$68.38, with shares opening at $67.17 and moving down $0.31 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 63/100.

Over the past year D has traded between $53.36 and $68.97 - the current price is +25.5% off the 52-week low and -2.9% from the high. 29 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $67.92 (range $64.00–$73.00), implying upside of +1.4%.

The breakout geometry on D is constructive - price at $66.97 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $53.36–$68.97), scoring 86/100 (BUY) with bullish sentiment (63/100). (P/E: 20.0) At 59.17B in Utilities market cap, technical breakouts through prior resistance at this capitalization tier tend to be better validated than in smaller-cap peers - institutional participation means that cleared levels attract follow-through buying rather than immediate fade behavior.

What makes D's BUY setup (86/100) particularly actionable at 59.17B in Utilities capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $66.97 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $53.36–$68.97), with sentiment running bullish at 63/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.