DTE Stock Analysis & Forecast (2026)

DTE Energy Company Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric
$136.06
Current Price
43%
Caution
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Data refreshed: September 01, 2026

Key Financial Metrics

Market Cap
$28.31B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
21.5x
P/E Forward
16.3x
Revenue Growth
-1.5%
Gross Margin
29.3%
Net Margin
8.0%
Return on Equity
11.0%
Debt/Equity
2.29

AI Analysis Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) is a Utilities company in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry with a 43% Caution Score. Areas to watch: Revenue Growth (-1.5%), Debt/Equity (2.29). The score on this page is a five-factor screen — revenue growth, gross margin, net margin, return on equity and debt-to-equity — each scored against fixed thresholds from a neutral starting point of 50%. The eight-section analysis, including moat, free cash flow, dilution and valuation, runs in the full report.

Revenue Growth: Weak Gross Margin: Average Net Margin: Thin Return on Equity: Low Debt/Equity: High Risk

This analysis is generated by StrongBuyAnalytics AI using publicly available financial data from SEC filings, earnings reports, and market feeds. It is not personalized investment advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.

Why DTE Has a 43% Score

4 of the inputs in our model moved DTE's score away from the neutral baseline of 50%, landing it at 43% (Caution). Each one below is a specific figure from DTE Energy Company's reported financials, not a judgement call:

Recent Catalysts for DTE

5 data points sit outside the score itself but bear on DTE Energy Company's next few quarters. They are reported here as observations, not predictions:

Earnings grew 22.4% — accelerating profitability could drive re-rating.
Wall Street consensus target is $156.86 (+15.3% from current price), based on 14 analyst estimates.
Analyst consensus recommendation: Buy.
Institutional ownership at 82.5% — strong smart-money backing.
Dividend yield of 3.44% provides income while you wait for capital appreciation.

Main Risks for DTE Investors

5 measurable risks showed up in DTE Energy Company's numbers. This is not a complete list of what could go wrong — only what is visible in the data we score:

Revenue Growth (-1.5%)
Debt/Equity (2.29)
Low beta of 0.40 suggests limited upside participation in bull markets.
Short interest is elevated with a 3.2-day cover ratio, indicating bearish bets against the stock.
High leverage amplifies downside risk if revenue softens or interest rates rise.

DTE Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

DTE Energy Company's liquidity and cash generation as of the most recent filing — note the cash position of $42.00M against $27.84B of debt:

Total Cash
$42.00M
Total Debt
$27.84B
Current Ratio
0.80
FCF Yield
-9.2%
EBITDA
$3.62B
Operating Margin
13.6%

Figures are drawn from DTE Energy Company's most recent balance sheet and cash flow statement as filed with the SEC. See the filings themselves.

DTE Valuation Snapshot

Trailing P/E
21.5x
Fairly valued
Forward P/E
16.3x
Earnings growth expected
Price / Book
2.3x
Reasonable
PEG Ratio
1.91
Fairly valued
Analyst Target (Mean)
$156.86
Range: $143 – $168
Dividend Yield
3.44%
5Y avg: 3.27%
52-Week Price Range — DTE is trading at 33% of its range
$126.23 (52W Low) $155.75 (52W High)

Who Holds DTE? — Institutional 13F Filings

Institutional investment managers with >$100 M in qualifying assets must disclose their equity positions quarterly on SEC Form 13F — typically within 45 days of quarter-end. Search those filings below to see which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers reported DTE as a holding, how many shares they held, and how positions changed quarter over quarter.

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Is DTE a Buy Right Now?

We do not answer that question for you, and we do not publish buy or sell calls. What we publish is a score: DTE rates 43% on our five-factor fundamentals screen, which puts it in the "Caution" band. Everything below explains how it got there so you can disagree with it.

43% · Caution band

DTE Energy Company falls short on several of the measures we weight most heavily. Specifically: revenue growth (-1.5%), debt/equity (2.29). A low score reflects reported fundamentals only — it says nothing about the share price or about turnarounds already underway but not yet in the filings.

DTE Earnings & Revenue Outlook

DTE Energy Company reported revenue decline of -1.5% year over year, against a Utilities - Regulated Electric peer set where scale and pricing power vary widely. A shrinking top line is a direct drag on the score, and it raises the bar for everything else in the model.

Earnings grew 22.4% over the same period, outpacing revenue — a sign of operating leverage.

Track upcoming report dates on our earnings calendar.

DTE Stock Forecast (Next 3–12 Months)

This is a fundamentals outlook, not a price target — we do not publish one. It describes what DTE Energy Company's current financials imply about the next three to twelve months if the trends in them hold.

Cautious: The score is weighed down by revenue growth (-1.5%) and debt/equity (2.29). A recovery in those specific figures, rather than a move in the share price, is what would change this view.

Bear Case & Risks for DTE

These are the figures working against DTE in the same model:

  • Revenue Growth (-1.5%)
  • Debt/Equity (2.29)

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Guides to the specific measures used in this DTE analysis:

Fundamental Analysis Guide

How the financial statements behind this page fit together.

Understanding P/E Ratio

What DTE's 21.5x multiple does and does not tell you.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Why DTE's 11.0% return on equity matters for stock selection.

Stock Valuation Methods

How DCF, multiples and asset-based approaches value a company like DTE Energy Company.

How to Read Earnings Reports

Where the DTE growth and margin figures on this page come from.

What Are Demand Zones?

The technical side we deliberately keep out of the DTE score.

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DTE SEC Filing News

Latest SEC filings for DTE explained in plain English — insider buys/sells (Form 4), proposed sales (Form 144), material events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions about DTE

Is DTE a good buy right now?
We do not issue buy or sell calls. DTE has a Strong Buy Score of 43% (Caution), which is a fundamentals rating, not a recommendation. That is at the weak end of our range, so the fundamentals warrant a close read before DTE goes on a shortlist. It is held back most by revenue growth (-1.5%). Read how scores work to see what each input contributes.
What is the DTE stock forecast for 2026?
We publish a fundamentals outlook rather than a price target. For 2026 the DTE view rests on revenue growth of -1.5%, a net margin of 8.0% and a trailing P/E of 21.5x, which together produce the 43% Strong Buy Score. Our methodology explains how those inputs are weighted.
What are key support and resistance levels for DTE?
Support and resistance are technical levels, so they are not part of the fundamentals score. You can see current DTE demand zones (support) and supply zones (resistance) on our demand zones page. With DTE at $136.06, the tool shows how far the stock sits from the nearest zone.
What is DTE Energy Company's market cap and P/E ratio?
As of September 01, 2026, DTE Energy Company (DTE) has a market cap of $28.31B, a trailing P/E of 21.5x and a forward P/E of 16.3x. Valuation is one of the inputs to the Strong Buy Score, alongside growth, margins, capital efficiency and balance-sheet strength.
Where does the DTE data on this page come from?
Company financials come from DTE Energy Company's own filings with the SEC, with prices and consensus estimates from market data feeds; the figures on this page were last refreshed on September 01, 2026. Our data sources page lists every provider and how often each one is updated.
Is the DTE analysis PDF report free?
Your first DTE report is free and does not require a card. The score on this page is a five-factor screen; the report runs the deeper eight-section analysis, adding moat, free cash flow, share dilution and valuation work that is not on this page. Further reports are covered by a subscription; see pricing for the current plans.

This DTE analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All data is sourced from public filings and market feeds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclaimer.