Maridea Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 11,493 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $785,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of D. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dominion Energy by 64.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 9,081 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $489,000 after purchasing an additional 3,553 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in Dominion Energy by 8.3% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 17,571 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $985,000 after buying an additional 1,344 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its holdings in Dominion Energy by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 70,968 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $3,979,000 after buying an additional 20,522 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Dominion Energy by 71.2% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 30,460 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,708,000 after acquiring an additional 12,663 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its position in shares of Dominion Energy by 9.5% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 124,573 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $7,041,000 after acquiring an additional 10,775 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.04% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Dominion Energy
Here are the key news stories impacting Dominion Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dominion’s potential exposure to rising electricity demand from data centers is keeping the utility in focus. Growth in large-load customers could support long-term earnings and rate-base expansion. Why Is Dominion Energy in Focus as Data Center Demand Grows?
- Positive Sentiment: The Virginia State Corporation Commission ordered Dominion to directly assign some transmission costs to data centers and may consider extending the policy to additional upstream costs. Shifting more infrastructure costs to large customers could reduce pressure on residential ratepayers and improve the economics of serving data centers. Dominion Ordered to Assign Transmission Costs to Data Centers
- Positive Sentiment: Dominion completed tower upgrades and restoration work at the Lake Murray Dam and Saluda Hydroelectric Project in South Carolina. The completion strengthens the company’s hydroelectric infrastructure, although temporary boating restrictions remain. Dominion Completes Lake Murray Tower Upgrades
- Neutral Sentiment: Dominion Energy’s foundation opened its fall grant application period for nonprofits, while the company also issued customer energy-saving advice during the heat. These announcements support community relations but are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Dominion Energy Foundation Opens Fall Grant Applications
- Negative Sentiment: Truist lowered its Dominion price target to $66 from $68 and maintained a “hold” rating, signaling limited expected upside from current levels. Truist Lowers Dominion Energy Price Target
- Negative Sentiment: Dominion is seeking approval for higher fuel-cost charges in North Carolina that could add roughly $23 per month to some customers’ bills. Proposed rate increases may improve cost recovery but risk political backlash, customer resistance and regulatory delays. Dominion Seeks North Carolina Fuel-Cost Increase
- Negative Sentiment: The proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy is facing customer and political concerns, including questions about regulatory oversight and recusal issues involving Virginia officials. Increased scrutiny could complicate approval or extend the transaction timeline. Dominion Customers Raise Concerns Over NextEra Merger
Dominion Energy Stock Performance
Dominion Energy (NYSE:D – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The utilities provider reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $4.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.04 billion. Dominion Energy had a net margin of 13.98% and a return on equity of 9.62%. Dominion Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.75 EPS. Dominion Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.450-3.690 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Dominion Energy Inc. will post 3.57 EPS for the current year.
Dominion Energy Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, September 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a $0.6675 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $2.67 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. Dominion Energy’s payout ratio is currently 93.03%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Mizuho upped their price target on Dominion Energy from $66.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Dominion Energy from $66.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Dominion Energy from $69.00 to $68.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Dominion Energy from $66.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on Dominion Energy from $70.00 to $69.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $68.00.
Check Out Our Latest Report on D
Dominion Energy Company Profile
Dominion Energy, Inc, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a diversified energy company that primarily operates regulated electricity and natural gas utilities and develops energy infrastructure. The company’s core activities include the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers, as well as the purchase, storage and delivery of natural gas. Dominion combines traditional utility operations with energy infrastructure businesses to provide essential services across its service territories.
Dominion’s electricity portfolio spans multiple technologies and fuel sources, including nuclear, natural gas-fired generation and renewable resources such as utility-scale solar and wind.
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