StocksUpdated•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•
1 min read
Duke Energy Declares Dividend, Marking 100 Years of Consecutive Payouts
Key Facts
1Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per common share payable on June 16, 2026.
2This announcement marks the company's 100th consecutive year of paying a cash dividend on its common stock.
Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per share, resulting in an annual payout of $4.26 and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This announcement marks a historic milestone, celebrating 100 consecutive years of payouts and a 20-year streak of dividend increases. The company set May 15th as the record date for shareholders eligible for the payment scheduled for June 16, 2026. With a dividend payout ratio of 63.4%, the firm continues to demonstrate a disciplined approach to capital return. Additionally, Duke Energy provided FY2026 EPS guidance between $6.55 and $6.80. These metrics reinforce investor confidence in the company's long-term financial stability and its position as a reliable income-generating stock.