Dominion Energy's Shares Rise 1.29% as Trading Volume Climbs to 460th in Market Amid Institutional Activity and Earnings Outlook

On August 13, 2025, Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) saw a trading volume of $0.25 billion, ranking 460th in the stock market. Shares rose 1.29% to $61.81, reflecting institutional activity and earnings updates. The stock’s 52-week range spans $48.07 to $62.26, with a market capitalization of $52.75 billion.

Institutional investors reshaped their positions in the first quarter, with Eagle Global Advisors LLC acquiring 19,745 shares valued at $1.1 million. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. reduced its stake by 8.2%, now holding 47,353 shares worth $2.66 million. Notable additions included Nuveen LLC’s $96.7 million stake and Vanguard Group Inc.’s 1.7% increase, now owning 91 million shares valued at $5.1 billion. Hedge funds and institutional investors collectively control 73.04% of the stock.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed expectations. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $60 from $62 with an “equal weight” rating, while JPMorgan raised its target to $56 with an “underweight” rating. The stock maintains an average “Hold” rating, with a consensus price target of $59.14. Recent earnings reported $0.75 EPS, missing estimates by $0.02, though revenue grew 9.3% year-over-year to $3.81 billion.

Dominion Energy also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.6675 per share, payable September 20, yielding 4.3% annually. The payout ratio remains high at 92.07%, reflecting its focus on shareholder returns. The company operates through three segments, including regulated electricity services in Virginia and North Carolina.

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