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Duke Energy (DUK)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Electric · NYSE

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Duke Energy (DUK) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Electric industry. It has a market capitalization of $99.63B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6 and a free-cash-flow yield of -1.7%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 6.2% and free cash flow per share fell 3606.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.0/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -6.8% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-5.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$99.63B
Trailing P/E18.6
Price / book1.8
Price / sales3.0
FCF yield-1.7%
Dividend yield3.4%
Gross margin51.3%
Operating margin26.6%
Net margin15.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)+6.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+3.9%
EPS growth (YoY)+7.1%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-3606.5%
Beta0.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities Regulated Electric

DUK earnings

Next report: Feb 9, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.47). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 5, 2026 $1.99 $1.86 +7.0% $9.10B
Q2 2026 Aug 4, 2026 $1.43 $1.30 +10.0% $7.59B
Q1 2026 May 5, 2026 $1.93 $1.80 +7.2% $9.18B
Q4 2025 Feb 10, 2026 $1.50 $1.49 +0.7% $7.94B

DUK analyst price target

Median target $130.00 from 19 analysts, ranging $121.00 – $143.00.

Utilities Regulated Electric peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
NEE NextEra Energy $182.36B 21.6
SO Southern $107.51B 18.7
NGG National Grid $83.60B —
AEP American Electric Power $68.90B 19.7
D Dominion Energy $60.34B 18.5
ETR Entergy $52.82B 25.2
XEL Xcel Energy $51.14B 18.4
EXC Exelon $47.21B 16.3
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Recent Congressional trades

Duke Energy trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Thomas H Tuberville Senate Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Aug 5, 2026
Alan Armstrong Senate Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 21, 2026
Dan Newhouse House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 17, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville Senate Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Jul 16, 2026
Julia Letlow House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jan 13, 2026
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 21, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 27, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 May 6, 2025
Virginia Foxx House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jan 6, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Dec 27, 2024

DUK FAQ

Is DUK a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Duke Energy Hold (5.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is DUK's P/E ratio?
Duke Energy trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6.
When does DUK report earnings?
Duke Energy's next scheduled report is on Feb 9, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.47.
What is the DUK price target?
The median analyst price target from 19 analysts is $130.00, with a range of $121.00 – $143.00.
Is DUK Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Duke Energy as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does DUK pay a dividend?
Yes — Duke Energy's dividend yield is 3.4%.