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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$117.40 -0.77 (-0.65%)
Closing price 07/11/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Duke Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
10

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for DUK.

Consensus Price Target

$126.88
8.07% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Duke Energy, the average price target is $126.88. The highest price target for DUK is $142.00, while the lowest price target for DUK is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.07% from the current price of $117.40.
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DUK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/13/24 to 7/13/25
1 Month Ago
6/13/24 to 6/13/25
3 Months Ago
4/14/24 to 4/14/25
1 Year Ago
7/14/23 to 7/13/24
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)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$126.88$125.81$123.87$102.42
Forecasted Upside8.07% Upside7.76% Upside2.81% Upside-2.82% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

DUK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.59
2.48
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.07% Upside17.09% Upside10.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/11/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Ross Fowler
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$124.00 ➝ $127.00+7.84%
7/1/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
C. Davenport
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Set Target$132.00+12.76%
7/1/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Nicholas Campanella
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$123.00 ➝ $122.00+2.93%
6/18/2025Morgan Stanley
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Stephen Byrd
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$125.00 ➝ $124.00+8.26%
6/13/2025Raymond James Financial
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J.R. Weston
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5/7/2025Citigroup
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Ryan Levine
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $142.00+15.89%
5/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Neil Kalton
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$127.00 ➝ $138.00+12.27%
4/10/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $123.00+4.85%
3/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeremy Tonet
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$114.00 ➝ $121.00+1.44%
3/5/2025Guggenheim
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Shahriar Pourreza
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$132.00 ➝ $135.00+16.52%
2/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$129.00 ➝ $132.00+16.66%
12/12/2024Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$113.00 ➝ $120.00+9.47%
10/22/2024KeyCorp
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S. Karp
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/15/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$116.00 ➝ $121.00+5.09%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$116.00 ➝ $118.00+4.91%
8/29/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$135.00 ➝ $135.00+20.60%
8/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$108.00 ➝ $115.00+1.45%

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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 Friday, July 11, 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 $116.82, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utilities sector.
  • Duke Energy Co. has recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 3.58%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on the stock, with a majority rating it as a "buy" or "overweight," suggesting confidence in its future performance.
  • Revenue growth of 7.5% year-over-year demonstrates the company's ability to expand its operations and increase profitability.

Duke Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a decline of about 1.1% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high at 1.57, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in fluctuating market conditions.
  • Despite positive earnings, the stock's price-to-earnings ratio of around 19.37 may be considered high, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with a notable number of hold ratings, indicating some skepticism about the stock's immediate growth potential.
  • The quick ratio of 0.50 suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, which could impact its financial stability.

DUK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Duke Energy is $126.88, with a high forecast of $142.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Duke Energy in the last year. There are currently 7 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 8.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Duke Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 7/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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