BUZZ-Jefferies upgrades Dominion Energy to 'buy', sees NextEra merger adding value

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** Jefferies upgrades Dominion Energy D.N to "buy" from "hold"; raises PT to $76 from $65

** New PT implies a 13% premium to the stock's last close

** Brokerage raises its price target on expectations that the NextEra Energy NEE.N merger will close, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns as the buyer's valuation premium recovers

** Says even if the transaction fails, a stronger standalone outlook backed by a massive breakup fee and supportive state legislation will fund capital projects and drive faster earnings growth

** Two of 18 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher and 16 "hold"; median PT is $67 - data compiled by LSEG

** As of last close, Dominion Energy up ~15% YTD