| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 44 | 18.7x | 17.3x | Around median | |
Growth | 39 | 6.7% | 7.1% | Bottom tier | |
Quality | 44 | 5.9% | 4.5% | Around median | |
Safety | 33 | 5.4x | 2.6x | Bottom tier | |
Capital Return | 39 | 3.49% | 0.06% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 53 | -12.2% | -1.6% | Around median | |
Sentiment | 85 | 14 | 3 | Top tier |
10-year US Treasury yield 4.96% as of 2026-10-22. Estimates computed from company data and analyst targets, not investment advice.
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Duke Energy Corporation is a fully regulated utility serving markets in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States through electric and gas utilities and related infrastructure. Its economic model relies on serving its customer base, investing in generation, transmission, and infrastructure assets, and then earning regulated returns on them; in 2025, it ranked third among its electric-sector peers in non-generation operations and maintenance expense per customer.
In Q2 FY2026, reported earnings per share were $1.38 and adjusted earnings per share were $1.43, compared with $1.25 for each in the corresponding period. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment added $0.15 to the year-over-year comparison due to customer growth and investments, and the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment remained approximately stable, while the Other Activities segment added $0.03; however, higher depreciation and interest expense offset part of the improvement, and revenue did not reach the targeted level according to the August 4, 2026 news report.
The latest EDGAR filing provided, which is Q1 FY2018, shows revenue of $5.9 billion, net income of $620 million, and earnings per share of $0.88. For historical comparison, FY2016 recorded revenue of $22.7 billion, gross profit of $16.1 billion, and net income of $2.2 billion.
The analyst consensus on DUK stock is Neutral, with an average price target of $136.56 and a range of $132 to $140. The low end falls within the 52-week range of $113.90 to $134.49, while the average target is about 1.5% above the upper end of that range, reflecting a balanced valuation rather than a strong bullish consensus.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-26; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
On August 4, 2026, Duke Energy affirmed its FY2026 earnings-per-share range of $6.55 to $6.80. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.43 in Q2 FY2026, compared with $1.25 in the corresponding period. The company also reaffirmed its target of 5% to 7% annual earnings-per-share growth through 2030, with expectations of reaching the upper half of the range beginning in 2028.
Duke Energy entered into electric service agreements with data center customers covering 7.8 gigawatts as of August 4, 2026. It expects to convert a 15.4-gigawatt late-stage project pipeline into agreements by the first half of 2027, with most of it concentrated in Florida and Indiana. Customers may begin consuming power in the second half of 2027 and during 2028, and the contracts include minimum-consumption provisions to protect revenue expectations and existing customers.
Duke Energy is targeting the addition of 15 gigawatts of generation capacity by 2031 and is investing more than $1 billion per month in its regulated capital plan. This includes approximately 5 gigawatts of gas projects under construction and 2.5 gigawatts under development. It also expanded its agreement with GE Vernova to 26 gas turbines, and the first turbine arrived at the Person County site in July 2026.
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The settlement announced in July 2026 includes an authorized return on equity of 9.8% and a capital structure consisting of 53% equity. It also retains an earnings-sharing mechanism that allows the company to earn 50 basis points above the authorized return, up to 10.3%. The settlement remains subject to approval by the utilities commission, and the company expected decisions in the DEC and DEP cases by mid-November 2026.
Duke Energy is targeting a cash flow from operations-to-debt ratio of 14.5% during FY2026, followed by 15% over the longer term after receiving additional proceeds from the minority stake investment in DEF. The company priced $600 million through its at-the-market program during 2026, with settlement scheduled for the end of 2027, and the five-year plan did not include a large block equity issuance. In July 2026, it increased its quarterly dividend by 2%, continuing more than 20 years of consecutive annual increases.