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Dominion Energy Stock: Is D Underperforming the Utilities Sector?![]() With a market cap of $47.5 billion, Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) is a leading U.S. energy company serving approximately 7.5 million electric and natural gas customers across 18 states. Dominion is active in both regulated and non-regulated markets, offering electricity generation, transmission, and wholesale energy sales, along with natural gas services and renewable energy initiatives. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered "large-cap" stocks, and Dominion Energy fits this criterion perfectly. With operations through Dominion Energy Virginia, Dominion Energy South Carolina, and Contracted Energy segments, the company manages a diverse portfolio including 30.3 GW of generating capacity, nearly 80,000 miles of electric distribution lines, and the nation's largest underground natural gas storage system. Shares of the Richmond, Virginia-based company have dipped 10.2% from its 52-week high of $61.97. Shares of Dominion Energy have recovered marginally over the past three months, underperforming the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLU) 4.4% gain during the same period. ![]() Longer term, the energy company’s shares have gained 3.4% on a YTD basis, lagging behind XLU's 6.6% rise. Also, D stock has returned 8.2% over the past 52 weeks, compared to XLU's 15.3% increase over the same time frame. Yet, the stock has risen above its 50-day moving average since early May. ![]() Shares of Dominion Energy rose marginally on May 1 after a strong Q1 2025 earnings report that beat expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.93 per share and revenue of $4.1 billion, surpassing the estimates. Investor sentiment was further boosted by solid customer and commercial load growth in Virginia and South Carolina, especially from AI-driven data center demand and reaffirmed full-year earnings guidance of $3.28 to $3.52 per share. In comparison, Dominion Energy has outperformed its rival NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), as NEE stock declined 4.6% over the past 52 weeks and showed only a marginal gain year-to-date. Due to the stock’s underperformance relative to the sector, analysts are cautious with a consensus rating of "Hold" from 18 analysts. As of writing, It is trading below the mean price target of $60.07. On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. |
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