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Duke Energy

Duke Energy (DUK) Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Aug 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET · SEC Source

Q2 26 EPS

$1.43

BEAT +9.48%

Est. $1.31

Q2 26 Revenue

$7.59B

MISS 1.15%

Est. $7.68B

vs S&P Since Q2 26

+0.5%

BEATING MARKET

DUK +0.6% vs S&P +0.1%

Market Reaction

Did DUK Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

Duke Energy posted a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 clearing the $1.31 consensus estimate by 9.48% and marking the company's fifth consecutive quarter of beating analyst EPS expectations. Revenue of $… Read more Duke Energy posted a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 clearing the $1.31 consensus estimate by 9.48% and marking the company's fifth consecutive quarter of beating analyst EPS expectations. Revenue of $7.59 billion rose 1.1% year over year, though it fell just short of the $7.68 billion consensus. The primary engine behind the earnings beat was the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment, which generated adjusted segment income of $1.31 billion compared to $1.19 billion a year ago, fueled by volume growth, rate case impacts across multiple jurisdictions, and higher grid modernization riders. GAAP EPS of $1.38 trailed the adjusted figure due to $39 million in after-tax charges tied to North Carolina rate case settlements. With growing electricity demand from data centers adding a favorable backdrop for utilities across the sector, Duke reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.55 to $6.80 and its long-term EPS growth target of 5% to 7% through 2030, expressing confidence in achieving results in the top half of that range beginning in 2028.

Key Takeaways

  • • Recovery of infrastructure investments to reliably serve customers in growing jurisdictions
  • • Rate case impacts including DEI Step 2, DEC North Carolina Year 3, DEC South Carolina, DEF Year 2, DEP North Carolina Year 3, DEP South Carolina, and DEK rates
  • • Higher grid modernization riders and North Carolina Power Bill Reduction Act (SB266) impacts
  • • Volume growth of $0.08/share driven by customer growth in service territories
  • • Wholesale revenue improvement of $0.04/share
  • • Partially offset by higher depreciation on growing asset base (-$0.09/share)
  • • Partially offset by higher interest expense (-$0.04/share)
  • • Weather was a slight headwind (-$0.02/share)
  • • Total retail customer count grew 1.4% year-over-year to approximately 8.73 million
  • • Duke Energy Ohio weather-normal retail sales growth of 0.4% with retail customers up 0.5%
  • • Duke Energy Indiana weather-normal retail sales growth of 1.2% with retail customers up 1.0%
  • • Piedmont Natural Gas LDC throughput grew 5.6% for the quarter

DUK Forward Guidance & Outlook

Duke Energy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.55 to $6.80 and its long-term adjusted EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2030, based off the 2025 midpoint of $6.30. Management expressed confidence in earning in the top half of the guidance range beginning in 2028. The company cited a strong first half that positions it to deliver full-year results within the guidance range. Management highlighted growth opportunities in economically attractive service territories and the importance of building critical infrastructure to support economic growth.

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DUK YoY Financials

Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025, source: SEC Filings

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DUK Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q1 25 Q2 26

“We had a strong first half of the year, achieving constructive regulatory outcomes, advancing strategic priorities and maintaining excellence in our operational and financial performance. Looking ahead, we are well-positioned to deliver on our commitments in 2026 and seize the growth opportunities in some of the most economically attractive states in the country. As we build the critical infrastructure our customers and communities need, we're ensuring our investments support economic growth and create long-term value while providing reliable energy at the lowest possible cost.”

— Harry Sideris, Q2 2026 Earnings Press Release

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