Trending NewsTrending NewsNYSE:DUK Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $119.74 +0.23 (+0.19%) As of 12:18 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock About Duke Energy Stock (NYSE:DUK) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Duke Energy alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$119.21▼$120.0450-Day Range$114.50▼$120.6452-Week Range$105.20▼$125.27Volume582,022 shsAverage Volume3.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$93.07 billionP/E Ratio19.90Dividend Yield3.49%Price Target$127.25Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I), and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, solar and wind sources, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas customers; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006. Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read More Duke Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks86th Percentile Overall ScoreDUK MarketRank™: Duke Energy scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 17th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingDuke Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.59, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDuke Energy has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Duke Energy's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth6.32% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Duke Energy are expected to grow by 6.32% in the coming year, from $6.33 to $6.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Duke Energy is 19.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Duke Energy is 19.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.15.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDuke Energy has a PEG Ratio of 3.02. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDuke Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.84. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Duke Energy's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.56% of the float of Duke Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDuke Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Duke Energy has recently increased by 5.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldDuke Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 3.46%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthDuke Energy has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Duke Energy is 69.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Duke Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.11% next year. This indicates that Duke Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Duke Energy's dividend. Sustainability and ESG1.3 / 5Environmental Score-5.86 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.56% of the float of Duke Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDuke Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Duke Energy has recently increased by 5.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.7 / 5News Sentiment0.91 News SentimentDuke Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.91. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 34 news articles for Duke Energy this week, compared to 35 articles on an average week.Search Interest35 people have searched for DUK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 35% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows31 people have added Duke Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 210% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Duke Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.14% of the stock of Duke Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.31% of the stock of Duke Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Duke Energy's insider trading history. Receive DUK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Duke Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address DUK Stock News HeadlinesAnalysts See Upside in These 5 Stocks That Just Raised DividendsJuly 21 at 12:07 PM | dividendstocks.comDWant Steady Income? 3 Top Dividend Stocks for July 2025Three dividend stocks stand out in July, offering reliable income, attractive yields, and strong fundamentals to help investors navigate market volatility...July 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhy Elon put $51 million into thisA single U.S. company has started producing a “miracle metal” once locked in research labs. Now? They’re quietly shipping 30 tons per year from a facility outside San Antonio.July 24 at 2:00 AM | True Market Insiders (Ad)North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandateNorth Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed a bill that would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate for power generation...July 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comStable Yield & Growth: Duke Energy Upgraded to Buy by GoldmanA leading firm’s recent upgrade of Duke Energy highlights the utility's massive growth plan and its potential as a leader in a defensive market rotation.June 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEnergy affordability crisis hits Indiana, advocates say1 hour ago | msn.comDuke Energy strike averted1 hour ago | msn.comA Pair Trade Opportunity By Duke Energy's Fixed IncomeJuly 23 at 11:01 AM | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines DUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have DUK shares performed this year? Duke Energy's stock was trading at $107.74 at the start of the year. Since then, DUK shares have increased by 11.2% and is now trading at $119.8260. How were Duke Energy's earnings last quarter? Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The utilities provider reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.17. The firm's revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does Duke Energy have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Duke Energy: REC Solar, Piedmont Natural Gas Company, PROGRESS ENERGY, 2018 ESA Project Company LLC, 226HC 8me LLC, Advance SC LLC, Baker House Apartments LLC, and others. Who are Duke Energy's major shareholders? Duke Energy's top institutional shareholders include Truist Financial Corp (0.09%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.08%), Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC (0.08%) and Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Lynn J Good, Steven K Young, Julia S Janson, Dhiaa M Jamil, Louis E Renjel, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe and E Marie Mckee. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Duke Energy? Shares of DUK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Duke Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Duke Energy investors own include Chevron (CVX), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/06/2025Record date for 6/16 Dividend5/16/2025Ex-Dividend for 6/16 Dividend5/16/2025Dividend Payable6/16/2025Today7/24/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2025Record date for 9/16 Dividend8/15/2025Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend8/15/2025Dividend Payable9/16/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry UTIL - ELEC PWR Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:DUK CIK1326160 Webwww.duke-energy.com Phone(704) 382-3853Fax704-382-3814Employees26,413Year Founded1904Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Duke Energy$127.25 High Price Target$142.00 Low Price Target$115.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.59 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$6.03 Trailing P/E Ratio19.82 Forward P/E Ratio18.90 P/E Growth3.02Net Income$4.52 billion Net Margins15.40% Pretax Margin17.65% Return on Equity9.88% Return on Assets2.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.57 Current Ratio0.77 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$30.36 billion Price / Sales3.06 Cash Flow$14.23 per share Price / Cash Flow8.41 Book Value$65.09 per share Price / Book1.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares777,260,000Free Float776,169,000Market Cap$93.01 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.37 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverEnter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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