NYSE:DTEIntegrated Utilities
DTE Energy (DTE) Margin Compression Tempers Growth Narrative as Profitability Slips Below Expectations
DTE Energy (DTE) reported earnings growth of 4% this year, which is slower than its five-year average pace of 11.7%. The company’s net profit margin declined to 10.1% from 11.2% a year ago. Earnings are now expected to grow at 8.01% per year while revenue is forecast to rise 3.7% annually, trailing the broader US market’s 10.3% rate. Investors see a mix of steady profits and moderate growth ahead, but the recent margin compression and slightly elevated valuation will remain in focus as the...