DUKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $137 — +12.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the lower 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 (100): 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.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $138 → $133 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $138 → $135 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $140 → $132 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $134 → $132 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | $139 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $138 → $134 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $137 → $138 |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $136 → $141 |
| 18 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $143 → $134 |
| 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 | — |
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. returned +3.4% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% 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 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $93.9B and an enterprise value of $188.5B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 18.0×; forward P/E: 16.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.61%, paying out 64% of earnings.
Duke Energy Corp. employs 26,441 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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Duke Energy (DUK) reported earnings 30 days ago, and the stock has declined 2.3% since that report. The piece examines what might come next for the stock following its latest earnings release.
Why it matters — Investors tracking DUK would want to understand the factors behind the stock's post-earnings decline and what may influence its near-term trajectory.
Duke Energy Florida filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission to lower customer rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026. The proposal would result in reduced rates for Florida customers.
Why it matters — This rate-reduction request is relevant to Duke Energy Corporation investors as Florida is a key operating region, and the filing could affect future regulated revenue and customer relations.
Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky announced that customers can access tools to track their energy use and find assistance resources as hot weather returns to the region this week.
Why it matters — This highlights Duke Energy's customer-facing energy-management and assistance offerings during periods of high demand.
Duke Energy is alerting Carolinas customers to an early-September heat wave with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s, roughly 10 degrees above normal. The company is highlighting tools, programs, and flexible billing options available to help customers understand and manage their energy use and costs during the hot spell.
Why it matters — This is relevant for DUK watchers because hot weather typically drives higher electricity demand in its Carolinas service territory, and the company is proactively informing customers about cost-management resources.
The article argues that the broad XLU utility ETF includes many companies that will not benefit from the AI data-center boom, noting that this growth is concentrating within a handful of utilities. It highlights three utility dividend stocks as offering more exposure to that trend than holding the broader fund.
Why it matters — DUK watchers would care because the piece frames the AI-driven data-center demand as concentrated in a select few utilities rather than the broad sector, which bears on how they view Duke's positioning.
The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $137, 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. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. ranks 47 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 (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +12.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 47 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 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 +3.4% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Sept 2026): "Why Is Duke Energy (DUK) Down 2.3% Since Last Earnings Report?". Duke Energy (DUK) reported earnings 30 days ago, and the stock has declined 2.3% since that report. The piece examines what might come next for the stock following its latest earnings release.
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
