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DUK Stock Forecast: Duke Energy Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$113
−0.82% on the day

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $137 — +20.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$91.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
44 / 100
Median analyst target
$137
Analysts covering
22
Revenue$7.6B+1.1% y/y
Operating income$2.1B
Net income$1.1B
Free cash flow−$1.4B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.5%
1M
−7.2%
YTD
−0.9%
1Y
−5.2%
From 52W high
−13.7%
From 52W low
+1.9%
$111
$131
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DUK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
44 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Revisions
67
Value
65
Quality
57
Accruals
46
Momentum
45
Issuance
44
Growth
39
Size
3

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (39): 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.

Wall Street

DUK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DUK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$110$120$130$140$150Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DUKHigh $147Median $137Low $127

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says22 analysts
11 Buy11 Hold0 Sell
Low $127Median $137High $147

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
18 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$133 → $127
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$138 → $133
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
17 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$138 → $135
17 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$140 → $132
5 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
5 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$134 → $132
23 July 2026KeybancUpgradeOverweight—
23 July 2026KeybancUpgradeOverweight$139
20 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$138 → $134
17 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$137 → $138
17 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$136 → $141
18 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$143 → $134
18 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
18 June 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$139 → $135

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

DUK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. returned −5.2% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DUK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DUKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DUK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.1%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
17.6×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.2×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
54.8%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.5%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
16.0%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.9%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.8%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.7%

Higher than 73% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Duke Energy Corp. has a market value of $91.0B and an enterprise value of $185.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $33.3B. The latest quarter grew 1.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $5.4B, a 16.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.66.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$4.3B, after $15.8B of capital spending.

  • Duke Energy Corp. spent $3.4B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 780.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 17.6×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.71%, paying out 64% of earnings.

  • Duke Energy Corp. employs 26,441 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DUK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DUKDuke Energy Corp.$91.0B
44
SOThe Southern Co.$96.0B
36
AEPAmerican Electric Power Co., Inc.$64.0B
36
DDominion Energy, Inc.$52.2B
40
NEENextEra Energy, Inc.$160.4B
33
ETREntergy Corp.$47.4B
29
XELXcel Energy, Inc.$44.1B
19

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Duke Energy Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DUK news & analysis

GE Vernova vs. Duke Energy: Which Power Stock Is a Better Pick Today?

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Sept 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article compares GE Vernova and Duke Energy as power stocks. The piece notes both companies are positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand, with growth driven by power generation, grid investment, and data centers.

Why it matters — The article highlights Duke Energy as favorably positioned to gain from rising electricity demand and grid investment trends, which is relevant context for DUK watchers.

NextEra Energy vs. Duke Energy: Which Utility Stock Looks Stronger?

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research compared NextEra Energy and Duke Energy utility stocks, finding that Duke Energy stands out with a cheaper valuation, higher dividend yield, and slightly lower debt, while NextEra leads on return on invested capital.

Why it matters — A Duke Energy watcher would care because the comparison highlights Duke's relative strengths in valuation, dividend yield, and leverage versus a major utility peer.

4 Utility Stocks With Reliable Dividends and a Massive New Growth Engine

24/7 Wall Street · 24 Sept 2026positive

The article reports that four regulated electric utilities, including Duke Energy Corp., have secured contracts tied to data-center demand. These agreements are described as a growth engine that could reshape dividend growth for these companies over the next decade.

Why it matters — DUK watchers would care because data-center contracts may provide a long-term demand driver for Duke Energy's regulated operations, potentially supporting the company's dividend trajectory.

Duke Energy (DUK) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026negative

Duke Energy shares closed at $114.17 in the latest trading session, a decline of 1.84% from the prior day, with the drop steeper than the broader market's move.

Why it matters — A Duke Energy watcher would note the stock's decline as it underperformed the broader market in a single trading session.

Southern Company or Duke Energy: Only One Offers the Combination of Yield, Growth, and Safety You Need

24/7 Wall Street · 23 Sept 2026neutral

An article compares Duke Energy with Southern Company, noting both serve regulated Southern markets, raise dividends annually, and benefit from surging data center demand. It suggests that a close look at their balance sheets and capital plans reveals one clear winner for retirement investors.

Why it matters — A Duke Energy watcher would care because the piece evaluates DUK's balance sheet and capital plans relative to a major peer, potentially indicating how the company stacks up for income-focused investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DUK stock

What is the DUK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $137, with estimates ranging from $127 to $147. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DUK stock a buy right now?

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. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DUK?

As at 23 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. ranks 44 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 (98 of 100).

Will DUK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +20.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 44 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DUK stock forecast for 2030?

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: $127 to $147 over the next 12 months.

How has DUK stock performed over the past year?

Duke Energy Corp. returned -5.2% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Duke Energy Corp. do?

Duke Energy Corporation is a major U.S. utility company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.

What is the latest news on DUK?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 24 Sept 2026): "GE Vernova vs. Duke Energy: Which Power Stock Is a Better Pick Today?". A Zacks Investment Research article compares GE Vernova and Duke Energy as power stocks. The piece notes both companies are positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand, with growth driven by power generation, grid investment, and data centers.

Company

About Duke Energy Corp.

Duke Energy Corporation is a major U.S. utility company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Through its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business, Duke Energy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across the Southeast and Midwest, supported by a diverse mix of power sources and extensive grid assets. Its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment delivers natural gas service and related infrastructure operations in key markets, including local distribution, storage, and pipeline transportation. Duke Energy serves as an essential provider of core energy services, with a focus on reliable utility operations, regulated service territories, and long-term infrastructure management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy plays a central role in the U.S. energy market by supporting everyday power and gas demand for millions of customers.

CEO Mr. Harry K. Sideris · 26,441 employees · United States · https://www.duke-energy.com