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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$124.91 +0.53 (+0.43%)
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Duke Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
10

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Duke Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for DUK.

Consensus Price Target

$133.08
6.54% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Duke Energy, the average price target is $133.08. The highest price target for DUK is $143.00, while the lowest price target for DUK is $121.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.54% from the current price of $124.91.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DUK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/7/24 to 10/7/25
1 Month Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
3 Months Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
1 Year Ago
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$133.08$130.62$126.88$118.21
Forecasted Upside6.54% Upside8.32% Upside8.18% Upside7.25% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DUK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DUK Price Targets by Month

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Duke Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDuke EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.38
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.99% Upside14.76% Upside169.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2025Evercore ISI
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageOutperform$143.00+14.97%
10/3/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Andrew Weisel
Not Rated
Set TargetSector PerformSector Outperform$128.00 ➝ $137.00+12.70%
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
9/26/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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DowngradeBuyHold$141.00 ➝ $134.00+9.59%
9/25/2025Morgan Stanley
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$129.00 ➝ $127.00+2.39%
8/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost TargetNeutral$127.00 ➝ $131.00+5.31%
8/13/2025Barclays
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Boost TargetOverweight$122.00 ➝ $131.00+5.42%
8/6/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Boost TargetOutperform$131.00 ➝ $132.00+4.53%
7/11/2025UBS Group
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Reiterated RatingNeutral$124.00 ➝ $127.00+7.84%
7/1/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Set Target$132.00+12.76%
6/13/2025Raymond James Financial
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
5/7/2025Citigroup
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Boost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $142.00+15.89%
5/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost TargetOverweight$127.00 ➝ $138.00+12.27%
3/5/2025Guggenheim
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Boost TargetBuy$132.00 ➝ $135.00+16.52%
10/22/2024KeyCorp
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DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
10/15/2024Mizuho
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UpgradeNeutralOutperform$116.00 ➝ $121.00+5.09%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral$116.00 ➝ $118.00+4.91%
8/29/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$135.00 ➝ $135.00+20.60%

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Should I Buy Duke Energy Stock? DUK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Duke Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Duke Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Duke Energy Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $132, reflecting a stable valuation in the utilities sector.
  • Duke Energy Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.065 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion of the stock, which can provide stability and confidence in the company's performance.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Duke Energy Co., suggesting positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent increases in positions by hedge funds, such as Iowa State Bank's 86.3% increase, indicate strong institutional interest and confidence in the company's future growth.

Duke Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Duke Energy Co. for these reasons:

  • The company has seen a decrease in insider ownership, with a reported 9.26% reduction, which may raise concerns about management's confidence in the stock.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 69.27%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth.
  • Some analysts have set price targets that suggest limited upside potential, with the highest target being $137, which may not provide sufficient growth for aggressive investors.
  • Market volatility in the utilities sector can impact stock performance, and recent fluctuations may pose risks for investors looking for stability.
  • With a moderate number of analysts rating the stock as "Hold," there may be uncertainty regarding its short-term performance, which could deter some investors.

DUK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Duke Energy is $133.08, with a high forecast of $143.00 and a low forecast of $121.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Duke Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DUK shares.

According to analysts, Duke Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 6.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Duke Energy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Duke Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Duke Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Duke Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DUK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DUK) was last updated on 10/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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