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DTE Energy Co Pref Series E(DTW)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DTW
09/28/2026: DTW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
DTE Energy Co Pref Series E (DTW) is a preferred stock issued by DTE Energy, a well-established utility provider focused on electricity and gas distribution in Michigan. The stock primarily offers investors a steady, fixed income stream, making it a suitable option for income-focused portfolios. While the company benefits from a stable, regulated business model and ongoing infrastructure investment, it faces risks related to interest rate volatility and regulatory decisions. Investors should monitor Michigan's energy policy and the company's ability to execute its capital-intensive grid modernization plans. Overall, DTW provides a defensive play within the utility sector, balancing yield potential against the inherent regulatory and macroeconomic risks of the energy industry.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The security is a preferred stock focused on yield rather than capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Preferred stocks generally lack the price volatility and growth narrative required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Investors may find value in the yield, but the fixed nature of the security limits upside. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The primary appeal of this security is the fixed income stream provided by the preferred dividend. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The security is suitable for those seeking lower volatility and reliable income within the utility sector. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | Preferred stocks are generally less volatile than common equity but remain sensitive to interest rate changes. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The price is highly influenced by prevailing market interest rates rather than company growth. |
| Competition risk (utility service) | Low | Utility markets are largely regulated, insulating the company from traditional competitive pricing wars. |
| Business quality | Strong | DTE is a stable, regulated utility with a history of consistent operations. |
| Dividend income | Strong | The security is designed specifically to provide a reliable, fixed income stream. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The company must effectively manage large-scale infrastructure projects to maintain regulatory support. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 5.72% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.89B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.04 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.04 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 30.9K shares | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 18.24 - 21.87 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 18.24 - 21.87 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 18.40% | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated Utilities | Electricity and natural gas sales regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission. | The company earns money through government-approved rates charged to residential and business customers for basic energy needs. |
| Geography | Primarily the state of Michigan. | Revenue is highly dependent on the economic health and weather conditions of the Michigan region. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.04 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About DTE Energy Co Pref Series E
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-11-22 | CEO - | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Residential | Full time employees 10200 | Website |
Full time employees 10200 | Website | ||
DTE Energy Company engages in the utility operations. The company's Electric segment generates, purchases, distributes, and sells electricity to approximately 2.2 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in southeastern Michigan. It generates electricity through fossil-fuel, hydroelectric pumped storage, and nuclear plants, as well as wind and other renewable assets. This segment owns and operates approximately 692 distribution substations and 440,500 line transformers. Its Gas segment purchases, stores, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Michigan, as well as the sells storage and transportation capacity. This segment has approximately 19,500 miles of distribution mains; 1,216,000 service pipelines; and 1,262,000 active meters, as well as owns approximately 2,000 miles of transmission pipelines. The company's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment owns natural gas storage fields, lateral and gathering pipeline systems, and compression and surface facilities, as well as has ownership interests in interstate pipelines serving the Midwest, Ontario, and northeast markets. Its Power and Industrial Projects segment provides metallurgical coke; pulverized coal and petroleum coke to the steel, pulp and paper, and other industries; and power, steam and chilled water production, and wastewater treatment services, as well as supplies compressed air to industrial customers. It also owns and operates 5 renewable generating plants with a capacity of 217 MWs; 21 landfill gas recovery sites; and 11 reduced emissions fuel facilities. The company's Energy Trading segment is involved in power and gas marketing and trading; structured transactions; and the optimization of contracted natural gas pipeline transportation and storage positions. DTE Energy Company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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