DUKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $138 — +11.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Duke Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (37): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DUK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $140 → $132 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $134 → $132 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | $139 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $138 → $134 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $137 → $138 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $136 → $141 |
| 18 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $143 → $134 |
| 18 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $139 → $135 |
| 18 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DUK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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The article highlights that the rapid growth of AI is driving a surge in power demand, creating a major growth opportunity for utility companies. It notes that exchange-traded funds like IDU offer diversified exposure to this trend.
Why it matters — As a utility provider, DUK stands to benefit from increased electricity demand driven by AI infrastructure buildout.
Duke Energy crews have restored nearly 223,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati—85% of total outages—since severe storms hit the region 48 hours ago. The company stated it is on track to restore nearly all remaining outages by Thursday.
Why it matters — A successful large-scale restoration effort reflects Duke Energy's operational capability in handling major storm events, which is relevant to investors following the company's service reliability.
The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $500,000 in grants to 20 North Carolina nonprofits, which will offer microgrants and business support to local entrepreneurs to help small businesses start and grow. This funding continues the company's support for North Carolina small businesses, which totals over $3 million since 2020.
Why it matters — The grant reflects Duke Energy's ongoing community investment and stakeholder engagement in its North Carolina service areas, which could be relevant to its corporate reputation and local relationships.
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded emergency grants to local nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky to support relief and recovery efforts after severe storms caused widespread damage and power outages. The funding includes $75,000 to the Freestore Foodbank to provide food, water and essentials to affected communities.
Why it matters — DUK watchers would care because the company is demonstrating community-support actions in its service areas while responding to storm-related outages affecting customers.
Duke Energy restored power to more than 171,000 customers across Greater Cincinnati over the past 24 hours despite severe weather, fallen trees, road closures and extensive damage to the electric system. More than 1,000 additional workers are joining the restoration effort, and customers can begin viewing restoration estimates at 7 p.m. Wednesday as the company continues determining restoration times.
Why it matters — The rapid restoration of widespread outages reflects Duke Energy's operational response capabilities during severe weather events, which is relevant to investors assessing the company's reliability and customer-service performance.
The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $138, with estimates ranging from $129 to $147. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 22 analysts covering Duke Energy Corp., 11 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Duke Energy Corp. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +11.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 51 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Duke Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DUK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $129 to $147 over the next 12 months.
Duke Energy Corp. returned +3.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Duke Energy Corporation is a large American energy holding company that focuses on regulated electric power and natural gas distribution. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it operates today primarily through electric utilities and infrastructure and gas utilities and infrastructure segments, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several states in the Southeast and Midwest.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "Utility ETFs to Buy as Rapid AI Buildout Sparks Energy Crisis". The article highlights that the rapid growth of AI is driving a surge in power demand, creating a major growth opportunity for utility companies. It notes that exchange-traded funds like IDU offer diversified exposure to this trend.
Duke Energy Corporation is a large American energy holding company that focuses on regulated electric power and natural gas distribution. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it operates today primarily through electric utilities and infrastructure and gas utilities and infrastructure segments, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several states in the Southeast and Midwest. The company’s electric operations encompass generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, using a diversified mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil, and renewable energy resources. Its natural gas business transports and distributes gas to customers in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and neighboring regions. Duke Energy Corporation also provides related energy services, including power delivery, smart grid solutions, and utility-scale wind and solar assets through commercial renewables. As a major regulated utility, it plays a central role in providing essential energy infrastructure and services that support households, businesses, and broader economic activity in its service territories.
CEO Mr. Harry K. Sideris · 26,441 employees · United States · https://www.duke-energy.com