Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)
DUK stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $137.72 — +11.5% versus the last price of $123.49. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
DUK historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in DUK.
DUK annual returns by year
Congress trading in DUK
12 members of Congress have disclosed trading DUK — 28 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $403,506. Most recent disclosure: Jul 10, 2026.
See who in Congress traded DUK →About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The company 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 to customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas sectors; 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.
DUK Key Statistics
DUK in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of DUK's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (9.86%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (16.00%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.52%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
DUK stock: frequently asked questions
What is Duke Energy Corporation's stock price today?
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) last traded at $123.49 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $113.90 and $134.49.
Is DUK stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on DUK is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $137.72 — about +11.5% versus the current price of $123.49. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in DUK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Duke Energy Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,306 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 131%, or 8.7% per year.
Does DUK pay a dividend?
Yes. Duke Energy Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.52% per year at today's share price.
What is DUK's P/E ratio?
DUK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.5, and 17.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade DUK stock?
Yes — 12 members of Congress have disclosed trades in DUK under the STOCK Act, totaling 28 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $403,506.
What is Duke Energy Corporation's ticker symbol?
Duke Energy Corporation trades under the ticker symbol DUK on the NYSE.
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