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Duke Energy (DUK) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

$1 million in grants will support over 50 North Carolina organizations expanding food access, housing stability, senior services and utility assistance for families, seniors and vulnerable residents More than $34.6 million to support community needs and $31 million in utility-bill assistance through Share the Light Fund ® and Share the Warmth since 2016 CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $1 million in nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that help families, seniors and vulnerable residents access essentials such as food, housing, health care, utility assistance and other critical services.

With the Customer Protection Plus framework, Duke Energy is committed to responsibly managing growth while maintaining reliability and creating customer benefits CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy customers will benefit from billions of dollars in long-term bill relief as data centers begin operations.

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Although grid congestion and supply-chain challenges pose headwinds for the utility industry, NEE, DUK, AEP and AEE are well positioned for long-term growth, supported by their strong customer base and robust capital expenditure programs.

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I rate Duke Energy a buy, driven by structural EPS growth from data-center demand and substantial signed load agreements. DUK's $103 billion investment plan through 2030, with ~7.6 GW of signed agreements and ~5 GW under construction, underpins credible long-term earnings acceleration. Regulatory and funding risks remain, but recent settlements and proactive capital planning narrow the downside while supporting the investment case.