Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DUK
  • Rev/Share 40.2458
  • Book/Share 66.9627
  • PB 1.8954
  • Debt/Equity 1.7381
  • CurrentRatio 0.6599
  • ROIC 0.0419

 

  • MktCap 96534243360.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.5933
  • PFCF -209.4018
  • PE 19.9456
  • Debt/Assets 0.4662
  • DivYield 0.0338
  • ROE 0.0963

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade DUK Goldman Neutral Buy -- $132 June 25, 2025
Initiation DUK Raymond James -- Market Perform -- -- June 13, 2025
Downgrade DUK KeyBanc Capital Markets Overweight Sector Weight -- -- Oct. 22, 2024
Upgrade DUK Mizuho Neutral Outperform $116 $121 Oct. 15, 2024
Initiation DUK Jefferies -- Buy -- $138 Sept. 20, 2024

News

Duke Energy supports local conservation efforts with $550,000 in funding for North Carolina environmental impact programs
DUK
Published: August 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Grants will fund programs focused on protecting and improving natural environments, biodiversity and community resilience Funds will benefit 19 environmental impact programs, including conservation groups and community-led initiatives Over $6.6 million in environmental impact grants have been awarded over the past five years CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced $550,000 in grants for environmental impact programs in North Carolina.

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Duke Energy seeks to extend operations for another 50 years at Bad Creek, supporting unprecedented growth in the Carolinas
DUK
Published: August 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

For more than three decades, the pumped storage hydro station in South Carolina has performed a vital role as the largest "battery" on the company's system Effort supports the intent of South Carolina leaders to address growth by continuing to operate proven electricity capacity in the state GREENVILLE, S.C. , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has announced its submission of the final license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Bad Creek Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Station, located near Salem, S.C.

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
DUK
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Duke Energy (DUK). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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DataCapable Appoints Duke Energy Veteran Sandy Buzzard to Transform Utility Customer Engagement
DUK
Published: August 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the power goes out, every second matters. That's why DataCapable, the utility technology company redefining outage detection and response, has made a pivotal hire that underscores its commitment to customer-centric innovation.

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DUK
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Abby Motsinger - Vice President of Investor Relations Brian D. Savoy - Executive VP & CFO Harry K.

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Duke Energy Q2 Earnings Higher Than Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
DUK
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DUK's earnings jump 10.6% and revenues beat estimates in Q2, driven by new rates and strong natural gas sales growth.

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Duke Energy (DUK) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
DUK
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Duke Energy (DUK) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Duke Energy increases financial incentives for customer energy efficiency and demand response programs in South Carolina
DUK
Published: August 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Growing menu of options offers customers more savings and better control over how they use their energy Some incentives have doubled or even tripled GREENVILLE, S.C. , Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has increased incentives and eligibility for many of its residential and business energy efficiency and demand response programs in South Carolina, expanding ways customers can save energy and money.

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4 Very Safe Dividend Stocks on Goldman Sachs' August Conviction Buy List
DUK, JNJ, T, VNOM
Published: August 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 55th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.

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Duke Energy Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
DUK
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

DUK's Q2 results may reflect stronger sales from warmer weather patterns and data center growth, but storm-related expenses might have partially hurt earnings.

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Unveiling Duke Energy (DUK) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
DUK
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Duke Energy (DUK), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

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Duke Energy (DUK) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
DUK
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Duke Energy (DUK) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Here's Why Duke Energy (DUK) is a Strong Momentum Stock
DUK
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Duke Energy (DUK) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
DUK
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
DUK
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Duke Energy (DUK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Want Steady Income? 3 Top Dividend Stocks for July 2025
DUK, JNJ, VZ
Published: July 17, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Earnings season is synonymous with market volatility. Growth-oriented investors may love trading the ups and downs, but more risk-averse investors may look for ways to generate solid returns balanced by steady cash flow.

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Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders
DUK
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share, an increase of $0.02.

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Investors Heavily Search Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Here is What You Need to Know
DUK
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Duke Energy (DUK) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Duke Energy to announce second-quarter financial results on Aug. 5
DUK
Published: July 08, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will post its second-quarter 2025 financial results at 7 a.m.

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Why Duke Energy (DUK) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
DUK
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Duke Energy (DUK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
DUK, PPL
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
DUK
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

In the most recent trading session, Duke Energy (DUK) closed at $117.06, indicating a -1.52% shift from the previous trading day.

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Duke Energy thanks customers for help managing the power grid through hot temperatures
DUK
Published: June 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Duke Energy sets preliminary new combined utility system summer usage record; 35, 2 6 9 MWh on June 24 , 2025 . CHARLOTTE, N.C.

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CEG vs. DUK: Which Nuclear-Powered Utility Is Worth Your Investment?
CEG, DUK
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Both CEG and DUK are U.S. utility operators with significant nuclear assets, providing baseload power and reliable services.

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
DUK
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Duke Energy (DUK). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
DUK
Published: June 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m.

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Duke Energy reminds customers of tips to save energy and money as temperatures spike in the Carolinas
DUK
Published: June 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Energy-saving tools and tips are available to help customers Financial assistance is available for customers who need help paying their bills B-roll of energy-saving tips to beat the heat available here CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer's first heat wave bringing potential triple-digit temperatures to parts of the Carolinas this week, Duke Energy is reminding customers to take control of their energy use.

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Duke Energy Indiana agrees to Cayuga coal unit feasibility study in addition to building new gas units on-site
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Published: June 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The study will explore the possibility of a sale of existing coal units Settlement with state's coal producers is aligned with Indiana Governor Mike Braun's executive orders on coal PLAINFIELD, Ind. , June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Indiana and Reliable Energy Inc., which represents several of Indiana's major coal producers, have reached a settlement in Duke Energy Indiana's request pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for a proposed new natural gas plant at its Cayuga Generating Station in Vermillion County, Ind.

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Duke Energy's Unit Seeks Rate Hike to Build Smarter Grid
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Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DUK's unit seeks a $74.8M rate hike in South Carolina to fund grid upgrades and increase the reliability of its services.

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
DUK
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Duke Energy (DUK). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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About Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.duke-energy.com
  • Industry Regulated Electric
  • CEO Harry K. Sideris
  • Employees 26413

Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest; and uses coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewable generation, and nuclear fuel to generate electricity. It also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and load-serving entities. This segment serves approximately 8.2 million customers in 6 states in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States covering a service territory of approximately 91,000 square miles; and owns approximately 50,259 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas customers; and owns, operates, and invests in pipeline transmission and natural gas storage facilities. It has approximately 1.6 million customers, including 1.1 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as 550,000 customers in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. The Commercial Renewables segment acquires, owns, develops, builds, and operates wind and solar renewable generation projects, including nonregulated renewable energy and energy storage services to utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, and corporate customers. It has 23 wind, 178 solar, and 2 battery storage facilities, as well as 71 fuel cell locations with a capacity of 3,554 MW across 22 states. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2005. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.