2 Tariff-Proof Energy Stocks to Buy Now

Core Insights - The impact of tariffs on U.S. imports has caused market fluctuations, affecting various businesses by increasing costs of essential goods like steel and electronics [1] Group 1: Dominion Energy - Dominion Energy serves 4.5 million electric and natural gas customers in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and can petition for rate increases to offset higher costs due to tariffs [4] - The company reported a revenue increase of 14% to $16.5 billion in 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) rising 48% to $3.45, and expects operating EPS growth of 5% to 7% annually through 2030 [6] - Dominion's capital spending plan was increased by about $15 billion to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, which have seen a compound annual growth rate of about 20% since 2016 [7] - The current dividend yield for Dominion Energy is around 4% [8] Group 2: Williams Companies - Williams Companies operates 33,000 miles of pipelines, delivering about one-third of the natural gas used in the U.S., with minimal tariff impact due to its domestic focus [10] - The company reported a 9% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $7.8 billion in 2025, marking 13 consecutive years of growth, and its share price has risen over 21% this year [11] - Williams reported revenue of $11.9 billion in 2025, up 13.7%, with EPS increasing 17.5% to $2.14, and has raised its dividend by 5% this year, marking the 52nd consecutive year of dividend payments [12]