DTE Energy Company (NYSE: DTE) shares closed at $144.69, up 2.5% intraday at the latest U.S. market close following the release of the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results.
Market Capitalization
At the closing price and based on approximately 208 million diluted shares outstanding, DTE Energy’s market capitalization stood at about $30.1 billion.
Latest Quarterly Results
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, DTE reported net income attributable to DTE Energy of $369 million, compared with $292 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 26% year-over-year increase. Diluted earnings per share were $1.77, versus $1.41 in the prior-year quarter.
Operating earnings for the quarter were $343 million, compared with $314 million a year earlier. DTE Electric segment earnings for the quarter were $211 million, DTE Gas contributed $121 million, and non-utility operations recorded $90 million.
Full-Year Results Context
For full-year 2025, net income attributable to DTE Energy was $1.462 billion, compared with $1.404 billion in 2024, indicating 4% annual growth. Diluted earnings per share for 2025 were $7.03, compared with $6.77 in the prior year.
Operating earnings for 2025 were $1.530 billion, up from $1.416 billion in 2024. DTE Electric contributed $1.158 billion in annual earnings, while DTE Gas contributed $295 million. Non-utility operations generated $277 million, and Corporate & Other reported a loss of $268 million.
Business & Operations Update
During 2025, DTE invested more than $4.3 billion in electric and gas infrastructure and cleaner energy generation. Infrastructure investments included grid modernization, system upgrades, and expansion of renewable generation assets.
The company secured regulatory approval through the Michigan Public Service Commission for a power supply agreement with Oracle’s new data center in Michigan, structured so that associated revenues cover related costs. DTE also upgraded more than 180 miles of gas main and advanced solar developments under its MIGreenPower program, including Cold Creek Solar Park capacity.
M&A or Strategic Moves
The earnings release did not disclose significant acquisition transactions for the fourth quarter. The company’s focus remained on capital investment programs and reliability enhancements.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Institutional research coverage following the earnings release highlighted utility segment performance, operating earnings growth, capital expenditure levels, and regulatory developments related to the Oracle data center contract and grid investment plans.
Guidance & Outlook
DTE reaffirmed its 2026 operating EPS guidance range of $7.59 to $7.73. The company also highlighted regulatory timelines and infrastructure investment activity as key near-term considerations for stakeholders.
Performance Summary
Fourth-quarter net income increased 26% year-over-year. Full-year net income grew 4%. Utility segments delivered higher earnings. Capital investment programs continued. 2026 operating EPS guidance was reaffirmed.
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