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DTE Energy (DTE) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Retains 2017 View
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DTE Energy Company (DTE - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2017 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.79, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 by 14%. Operating earnings also grew 17.8% from the year-ago figure of $1.52.
On a GAAP basis, reported earnings came in at $2.23 per share compared with $1.37 reported in the prior-year quarter. Thedifference between GAAP and pro forma earnings was due to certain non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations.
Total Revenue
Total revenue came in at $3.24 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.58 billion by 25.6%. However, reported revenues increased 26.1% from the year-ago figure of $2.57 billion on account of higher contribution from both the utility and non-utility operations.
Operating Update
Operation and maintenance expenses in the reported quarter were $600 million, up 16.3% year over year.
Total operating expenses increased 22.1% to $2.67 billion. This was primarily due to higher fuel, purchased power and gas expenses at non-utility (52.1%), depreciation and amortization (8.7%) and taxes on other income (10.1%).
Operating income increased 49.3% to $569 million.
Segmental Highlights
Utility Operations
DTE Electric: The segment’s operating earnings were $106 million, down 16.5% year over year.
DTE Gas: The segment reported operating income of $107 million, up 23% year over year.
Non-Utility Operations
Gas Storage and Pipelines: The segment generated profits of $45 million, up from $30 million a year ago.
Power and Industrial Projects: The segment posted operating profits of $30 million, up from $21 million in the prior-year quarter.
Corporate and Other: The segment reported operating income of $16 million as against the year-ago loss of $7 million.
DTE Energy Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
DTE Energy reiterated its 2017 guidance that was issued last November. The company expects to generate operating earnings guidance in the range of $5.15–$5.46 per share in 2017.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP - Free Report) is a Zacks Rank #3 company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 97 cents and the company is scheduled to release first-quarter 2017 earnings on Apr 27.
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS - Free Report) , another Zacks Rank #3 stock, is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 65 cents.
Edison International (EIX - Free Report) is expected to release first-quarter earnings on May 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 86 cents. This company also carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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DTE Energy (DTE) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Retains 2017 View
DTE Energy Company (DTE - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2017 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.79, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 by 14%. Operating earnings also grew 17.8% from the year-ago figure of $1.52.
On a GAAP basis, reported earnings came in at $2.23 per share compared with $1.37 reported in the prior-year quarter. The difference between GAAP and pro forma earnings was due to certain non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations.
Total Revenue
Total revenue came in at $3.24 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.58 billion by 25.6%. However, reported revenues increased 26.1% from the year-ago figure of $2.57 billion on account of higher contribution from both the utility and non-utility operations.
Operating Update
Operation and maintenance expenses in the reported quarter were $600 million, up 16.3% year over year.
Total operating expenses increased 22.1% to $2.67 billion. This was primarily due to higher fuel, purchased power and gas expenses at non-utility (52.1%), depreciation and amortization (8.7%) and taxes on other income (10.1%).
Operating income increased 49.3% to $569 million.
Segmental Highlights
Utility Operations
DTE Electric: The segment’s operating earnings were $106 million, down 16.5% year over year.
DTE Gas: The segment reported operating income of $107 million, up 23% year over year.
Non-Utility Operations
Gas Storage and Pipelines: The segment generated profits of $45 million, up from $30 million a year ago.
Power and Industrial Projects: The segment posted operating profits of $30 million, up from $21 million in the prior-year quarter.
Corporate and Other: The segment reported operating income of $16 million as against the year-ago loss of $7 million.
DTE Energy Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
DTE Energy Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | DTE Energy Company Quote
Guidance
DTE Energy reiterated its 2017 guidance that was issued last November. The company expects to generate operating earnings guidance in the range of $5.15–$5.46 per share in 2017.
Zacks Rank
DTE Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can seethe complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Upcoming Peer Releases
American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP - Free Report) is a Zacks Rank #3 company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 97 cents and the company is scheduled to release first-quarter 2017 earnings on Apr 27.
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS - Free Report) , another Zacks Rank #3 stock, is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 65 cents.
Edison International (EIX - Free Report) is expected to release first-quarter earnings on May 1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 86 cents. This company also carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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