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DTE ENERGY CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 16, 2018)

Filed February 16, 2018For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Co. (DTE) filed an 8-K on February 16, 2018, primarily to furnish its earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2017, and a related slide presentation. The key takeaway for investors is the company's updated 2018 operating earnings guidance. DTE Energy increased its projected operating earnings per share range for 2018 from $5.48 - $5.88 to $5.57 - $5.99. This upward revision in guidance suggests a positive outlook for the company's performance in the upcoming fiscal year. Investors should note that the company is providing guidance on "operating earnings," and reconciliations to GAAP reported earnings are not provided due to the unpredictable nature of certain non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations which can significantly impact reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1DTE Energy increased its 2018 operating earnings per share guidance range to $5.57 - $5.99.
  • 2The prior 2018 operating earnings per share guidance range was $5.48 - $5.88.
  • 3The filing furnishes the company's earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2017.
  • 4A slide presentation with supplemental financial information was also furnished.
  • 5The company noted that reconciliations to reported GAAP earnings for guidance are not provided due to the variability of certain items.
  • 6These variable items include non-recurring items, mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations.
  • 7The filing includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish DTE Energy's earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2017, and a related slide presentation. It also announces an update to the company's 2018 operating earnings guidance.

DTE Energy increased its 2018 operating earnings per share guidance range from $5.48 - $5.88 to $5.57 - $5.99.

The company states that reconciliations are not provided because it is not possible to offer a reliable forecast of specific line items that are excluded from operating results. These items, such as future non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments, and discontinued operations, can fluctuate significantly and materially impact reported earnings.

The detailed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017, are available in the furnished Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Slide Presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.