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Duke Energy Corp

NYSE: DUK Utilities - Regulated Electric

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Price Prediction $136.74 +17.2% Our analysts’ 12-month view: target, optimistic case, and floor. DUK price prediction → Earnings Beat +9.5% EPS vs. the estimate, revenue, and how the market reacted. DUK earnings history →

DUK at a Glance

Valuation

Market cap: $91.0B
P/E ratio: 17.6
Dividend yield: 3.65%

Profitability

Revenue (TTM): $32.8B
Profit margin: 16.0%
EPS (TTM): $6.63

Price

52-week range: $111 – $132
24/7 target: $136.74
Street target: $135.67

Earnings

Next report: Nov 5, 2026
Q2 2026 EPS: $1.43
vs. $1.31 est.: +9.5%

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC Fiscal year ends December NYSE: DUK duke-energy.com

About Duke Energy

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) is one of America's largest energy holding companies and a Fortune 150 company. The company's electric utilities serve approximately 8.7 million customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, with collectively owned energy capacity of 55,700 megawatts. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy operates through two primary segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, which encompasses regulated electric utility subsidiaries including Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio (including Duke Energy Kentucky), and Duke Energy Indiana; and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, which includes Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy Ohio's gas operations, and midstream pipeline and storage investments. The company is executing an energy modernization strategy focused on electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs while keeping customer value at the forefront. Updated Aug 4, 2026

Revenue by Segment · Q2 2026

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure95%
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duke Energy do?

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) is one of America's largest energy holding companies and a Fortune 150 company.

What is the DUK stock price target?

24/7 Wall St.'s 12-month price target for DUK is $136.74, rated Buy. The Wall Street consensus target is $135.67. DUK price prediction →