Duke Energy (DUK)
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DUK Stock Chart & Stats
$128.03
$0.81(0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$128.03
$0.81(0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$113.66 - $134.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume945.61K
Average Volume (3M)3.11M
Market Cap
$94.40B
Enterprise Value$183.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.14B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$90.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.3
Beta-0.13
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.53
Shares Outstanding779,596,200
10 Day Avg. Volume3,206,161
30 Day Avg. Volume3,112,912
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.74
Price to Book (P/B)1.76
Price to Sales (P/S)2.83
P/FCF Ratio-54.47
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$138.92Price Target Upside8.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)6.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$33.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Revenue StabilityDuke’s core regulated utility model produces steady, predictable revenue and mid‑teens margins, supported by rate‑base returns and cost‑recovery mechanisms. This durability underpins cash flow visibility and investment planning across multi‑year capital programs, reducing earnings volatility vs. merchant peers.
Regulatory Approvals & Tax‑credit MonetizationLarge monetization agreements and regulatory approvals create multi‑year cash and customer benefit streams, lowering rate pressure and improving constructive regulatory relationships. These structural actions increase financial flexibility to fund capital projects while mitigating near‑term affordability concerns for customers.
Large Contracted Load PipelineA sizable, late‑stage pipeline of executed electric service agreements provides long‑dated, contracted demand that supports future load growth and utilization of new generation. When realized, these ESAs can materially increase rate‑base recovery and revenue visibility over the coming decade.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageCapital intensity and large project financing have left leverage high versus historical levels; elevated debt increases interest‑rate sensitivity and limits flexibility for additional borrowing. This structural constraint raises refinancing and covenant risks across long multi‑year build cycles.
Volatile Free Cash FlowHeavy, front‑loaded capital spending causes frequent negative annual free cash flow and weak coverage of earnings. Persistent capex requirements can pressure discretionary investment, dividend support, and leverage targets over multiple years unless project recoveries and timing align with regulatory cost recovery.
Execution & Timing Concentration RiskLarge data‑center loads and long lead times create concentration and realization risk: earnings accretion is backloaded and dependent on multi‑year construction, supply chains and customer ramp schedules. Delays or client concentration could defer expected rate‑base growth and magnify execution exposure.
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DUK FAQ
What was Duke Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Duke Energy lowest stock price was $113.66 and its highest was $134.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Duke Energy’s market cap?
Duke Energy’s market cap is $94.40B.
When is Duke Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Duke Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Duke Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Duke Energy released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.868 by $0.062.
Is Duke Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Duke Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Duke Energy pay dividends?
Duke Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.065 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.61%. See more information on Duke Energy dividends here
What is Duke Energy’s EPS estimate?
Duke Energy’s EPS estimate is 1.32.
How many shares outstanding does Duke Energy have?
Duke Energy has 779,596,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Duke Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Duke Energy reported an EPS of $1.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.868. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.101%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Duke Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DUK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Duke Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$138.92 (8.51% Upside)
$138.92 (8.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DUK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 31.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Duke Energy
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.
DUK Company Deck
DUK Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reflected strong operational and financial momentum: double-digit reported EPS growth year-over-year, reaffirmed full-year guidance, large tax-credit monetization and regulatory approvals providing multi-billion-dollar customer benefits, sizable late-stage economic development pipeline and active generation build execution. Management also highlighted balance sheet actions to fund a $103 billion capital plan and maintained a long record of dividend payments. The main challenges are near-term cost pressures from higher O&M and depreciation (including storm response), regulatory/affordability scrutiny in the Carolinas, unresolved execution and financing risks for new nuclear builds, and the long lead times and concentration risk associated with large data center loads. On balance, the positive operational wins, strong cash proceeds and constructive regulatory achievements materially outweigh the near-term headwinds.View all DUK earnings summariesDUK Revenue Breakdown
92.64% Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
7.80% Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
0.46% Other
DUK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$138.92
▲(8.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.07% Insiders
18.95% Mutual Funds
11.41% Other Institutional Investors
46.77% Public Companies and Individual Investors