Dominion Energy

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Earnings Call Takeaways

Call date: May 1, 2026

1) Strategy & Leadership
- Dominion Energy remains focused on three key priorities: achieving financial commitments, completing major milestones for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and securing favorable regulatory outcomes.
- The company is affirming its financial guidance, targeting annual earnings growth in the range of 5% to 7%, with a bias toward the upper half starting in 2028.
- Recent legislation in Virginia mandates an increase in grid-scale energy storage targets from 3 gigawatts by 2035 to 20 gigawatts by 2045, presenting new opportunities for capital deployment.

2) Financial & Segment Results
- Q1 2026 operating earnings were reported at $0.95 per share, while GAAP results were $0.69 per share.
- The company has issued approximately $1.2 billion in common stock year-to-date, with an additional $400 million to $600 million planned for the remainder of the year.
- The CVOW project budget stands at $11.4 billion, approximately $100 million lower than previous estimates, with unused contingency at $123 million.

3) Operational Plans & Progress
- The CVOW project is over 75% complete, with significant milestones achieved, including the installation of all transition pieces and ongoing turbine fabrication.
- The installation rate for turbines has improved, averaging about two days per installation, with plans to optimize further as weather conditions improve.
- Dominion has over 50 gigawatts of data center capacity in various stages of contracting, indicating strong demand from customers.

4) Problems / Headwinds
- Potential costs from PJM network upgrades and updated steel and aluminum tariffs could impact project budgets, with estimates around $200 million for tariffs.
- The company is navigating regulatory processes in South Carolina and North Carolina, with rate cases expected to conclude in mid-2026 and early 2027, respectively.
- Customers are facing pressures from rising costs in housing and essentials, prompting Dominion to enhance programs to assist with bill management.

5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- Dominion Energy is committed to maintaining competitive rates while executing a significant regulated investment program.
- The company is focused on achieving constructive regulatory outcomes for the Millstone facility, with potential for recontracting at higher prices.
- Future updates will provide more clarity on the battery storage ramp-up and other growth catalysts, with an emphasis on maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Bottom line: Dominion Energy is positioned for steady growth with a focus on operational excellence and regulatory cooperation, while navigating potential cost pressures and enhancing customer support programs. The outlook remains positive, with significant opportunities in renewable energy and data center capacity.

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