How does DTE Energy (DTE) make money?

DTE Energy (DTE) primarily makes money through Energy Trading, which accounts for 46.2% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, DTE Energy generated $15.63B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.4%.

What is DTE Energy (DTE) gross profit margin?

DTE Energy (DTE) reported a gross profit margin of 37.6% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $5.87B in gross profit. This means DTE Energy retains 37.6% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is DTE Energy (DTE) operating profit margin?

DTE Energy (DTE) reported an operating profit margin of 14.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.25B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is DTE Energy (DTE) net profit margin?

DTE Energy (DTE) reported a net profit margin of 9.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.46B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does DTE Energy (DTE) spend on capital expenditures?

DTE Energy (DTE) spent $4.43B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (28.3% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is DTE Energy (DTE) free cash flow?

DTE Energy (DTE) generated −$1.00B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (-6.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is DTE Energy (DTE) effective tax rate?

DTE Energy (DTE) had an effective tax rate of 5.7% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How DTE Energy (DTE) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

DTE Energy (DTE) generated $15.63B in revenue, earning $1.46B in net profit (9.4% margin). Its largest revenue source is Energy Trading (46.2% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

DTE Energy (DTE) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 31, 2025 (reported February 17, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does DTE Energy (DTE) make money?: DTE Energy (DTE) primarily makes money through Energy Trading, which accounts for 46.2% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, DTE Energy generated $15.63B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.4%.
What is DTE Energy (DTE) gross profit margin?: DTE Energy (DTE) reported a gross profit margin of 37.6% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $5.87B in gross profit. This means DTE Energy retains 37.6% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is DTE Energy (DTE) operating profit margin?: DTE Energy (DTE) reported an operating profit margin of 14.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.25B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is DTE Energy (DTE) net profit margin?: DTE Energy (DTE) reported a net profit margin of 9.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.46B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does DTE Energy (DTE) spend on capital expenditures?: DTE Energy (DTE) spent $4.43B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (28.3% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is DTE Energy (DTE) free cash flow?: DTE Energy (DTE) generated −$1.00B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (-6.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is DTE Energy (DTE) effective tax rate?: DTE Energy (DTE) had an effective tax rate of 5.7% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.