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DTE Energy's (DTE) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

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DTE Energy Company (DTE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18 by 21.2%. The bottom line also improved a solid 44.4% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of 99 cents.

The company reported GAAP earnings of $1.55 per share compared with 97 cents in the prior-year quarter.

Highlights of the Release

The operating net income in the quarter was $296 million compared with $206 million in the year-ago period.

DTE Energy Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

DTE Energy Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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Segmental Details

Utility Operations

DTE Electric: The segment’s operating earnings totaled $1.34 per share compared with 86 cents in the prior-year quarter.

DTE Gas: The segment’s reported operating earnings of 6 cents per share compared with 12 cents in the year-ago period.

Non-Utility Operations: The segment reported operating earnings of 23 cents per share compared with 29 cents in the second quarter of 2023.

2024 Guidance

DTE Energy reiterated its 2024 operating EPS projection. The company still expects operating EPS to be in the range of $6.54-$6.83. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $6.69 per share, which is almost in line with the midpoint of the company’s guided range.

Zacks Rank

DTE Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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