Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DUK
  • Rev/Share 40.6928
  • Book/Share 67.644
  • PB 1.8925
  • Debt/Equity 0.201
  • CurrentRatio 0.6291
  • ROIC 0.0423

 

  • MktCap 97347632020.0
  • FreeCF/Share 11.5167
  • PFCF 10.8647
  • PE 19.5053
  • Debt/Assets 0.0538
  • DivYield 0.0337
  • ROE 0.0983

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed DUK RBC Capital Mkts -- Sector Perform -- $143 Oct. 28, 2025
Initiation DUK Wells Fargo -- Equal Weight -- $126 Oct. 28, 2025
Initiation DUK BTIG Research -- Buy -- $150 Oct. 22, 2025
Initiation DUK TD Cowen -- Buy -- $143 Oct. 16, 2025
Initiation DUK Evercore ISI -- Outperform -- $143 Oct. 7, 2025
Upgrade DUK Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform -- $137 Oct. 3, 2025
Downgrade DUK Jefferies Buy Hold -- $134 Sept. 26, 2025
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

News

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
DUK
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Duke Energy (DUK) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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AI companies want to know how quickly we can bring speed to power: Duke Energy CEO Harry Sideris
DUK
Published: November 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Harry Sideris, Duke Energy CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how the company is helping develop the AI boom, what questions companies are asking Duke Energy and much more.

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Duke Energy shares ways to save energy and money as coldest air of the season arrives next week
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Empowering customers with tools and tips to manage costs during well-below-average November temperatures CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the coldest air of the season forecast to arrive early next week, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers across the Carolinas save energy and money as heating systems work harder.

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Piedmont Natural Gas offers programs and tips to help customers save on energy bills as colder temps hit the Southeast next week
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company's payment plans, assistance programs and energy-saving tips and tools can help customers manage seasonal bills B-roll: Energy efficiency tips for natural gas CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With colder-than-normal temperatures arriving across the Southeast early next week, Piedmont Natural Gas reminds customers of the company's tips, tools and assistance programs to help manage seasonal energy bills.

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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Duke Energy Corporation ( DUK ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Abby Motsinger - Vice President of Investor Relations Harry Sideris - President, CEO & Director Brian Savoy - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Alexander Calvert - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Diana Niles - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division David Paz - Wolfe Research, LLC Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining …

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Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing more than $600,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Effort will assist at least 60 feeding programs amid funding uncertainties as colder weather and holiday season approaches Since 2021, Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation have dedicated more than $2.6 million to support the efforts of these agencies Campaign begins with Yam Jam, a volunteer event in Greenville that packages 50,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for holiday food boxes GREENVILLE, S.C. , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As colder weather and the holidays approach, many South Carolina families turn to assistance programs that help support those facing hunger.

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Duke Energy (DUK) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Duke Energy (DUK) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Duke Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
DUK
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DUK delivers double-digit earnings growth and a solid revenue beat in Q3, while tightening its 2025 EPS guidance range.

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Buy 5 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Dodge Ongoing Market Volatility
ATO, AWR, CWCO, DUK, ETR
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Market swings persist despite record highs - investors turn to ATO, AWR, CWCO, ETR and DUK for low-beta stability and steady income.

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Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Long-Term Growth
D, DUK, PCG, POR
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rising demand from AI data centers, EVs and industrial growth makes wind energy stocks like DUK, D, PCG, and POR attractive long-term picks.

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Duke Energy to Release Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
DUK
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DUK's Q3 results may reflect gains from grid upgrades, stronger power demand, and new solar output despite higher interest costs.

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Duke Energy Foundation gives $100,000 to One SC Fund as part of annual campaign to help fight hunger in South Carolina
DUK
Published: October 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

In addition, the company throughout November will provide another $500,000 to at least 60 feeding programs statewide amid funding uncertainties as colder weather and the holiday season approaches Since 2021, Duke Energy and the Foundation have dedicated more than $2.6 million to support the efforts of these agencies GREENVILLE, S.C. , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation are contributing $100,000 to the One SC Fund recently activated by Gov.

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PPL vs. Duke Energy: Which Utility Stock Offers Better Value for Now?
DUK, PPL
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Both PPL and DUK stocks have massive long-term capital expenditure to expand their infrastructure and add more clean projects in their portfolio.

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Buy 5 Nuclear Energy Stocks Amid Massive AI-Powered Data Center Growth
AEE, D, DUK, ETR, PCG
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AI-driven data center demand is fueling a nuclear energy boom. D, DUK, AEE, ETR and PCG are five stocks poised to benefit from the surge.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Duke Energy (DUK): Read This Before Placing a Bet
DUK
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Goldman Sachs Still Says Sell-Off Coming – 5 Safe Conviction List Picks
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Published: October 26, 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 United States corporations by total revenue.

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5 Best Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
DUK, KO, MRK, O, VZ
Published: October 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Income investors rarely chase the loudest headlines.

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Investors Heavily Search Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Here is What You Need to Know
DUK
Published: October 23, 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 Foundation offers $500,000 in grants to support North Carolina small businesses
DUK
Published: October 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000. Nonprofit organizations will use the funds to provide awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Duke Energy (DUK) This Year?
DUK
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Duke Energy (DUK) and Exelon (EXC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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3 Utilities Plays You Can Lean on During Volatility
DUK, NEE, XEL
Published: October 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

As the Trump administration's latest announcements about tariffs showed, the S&P 500 can still be skittish despite several months of fairly consistent gains and an improvement of more than 13% year-to-date (YTD). As trade tensions with China risk ratcheting up further, investors might expect other jolts to the market.

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Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share.

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Duke Energy: A Utility With Further Room To Grow
DUK
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Duke Energy Corporation leverages its leading regulated nuclear portfolio and $87 billion capital plan to capture datacenter-driven demand growth. DUK's recent asset sales generated $7.5 billion, supporting debt reduction, equity needs, and funding for ambitious infrastructure expansion. With a 6% EPS growth target, 3.5% dividend yield, and disciplined payout ratio, DUK aims for ~10% total annual shareholder returns.

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Goldman Sachs Sees ‘Drawdown' (Sell-Off) Potential: 4 Safe Dividend Giants
BAC, DUK, T, VLO
Published: October 10, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Last week, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon delivered a speech in Italy, warning of the potential for an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble following one of the biggest stock market rallies in years.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Duke Energy (DUK): Should You Buy?
DUK
Published: October 09, 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 Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
DUK
Published: October 09, 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
DUK
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
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Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Why Duke Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
DUK
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DUK's $190-$200 billion investment plan and expanding renewable portfolio make it a standout utility stock pick.

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5 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth As Markets Touch Record Highs
AIZ, DUK, GRMN, STNE, VICI
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As markets hit record highs, stocks like StoneCo, Garmin, Assurant, VICI Properties and Duke Energy stand out for strong sales growth.

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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.