DUKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $130 — +0.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 4 Nov 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 (38): 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 systematic trader with 15+ 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +0.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | HSBC | Initiates | Hold | $123 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $127 → $128 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $137 → $130 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $139 → $128 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $135 → $130 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $132 → $124 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $133 → $127 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $138 → $133 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $138 → $135 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Duke Energy Corp. returned +8.3% against +14.8% 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 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 89% 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 $98.6B and an enterprise value of $193.3B.
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: 19.1×; forward P/E: 17.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.43%, paying out 64% of earnings.
Duke Energy Corp. employs 26,441 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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Morningstar highlights three dividend stocks with economic moats, describing them as offering durable payouts. The excerpt does not identify the stocks.
Why it matters — The item concerns durable dividend payouts, a topic relevant to DUK watchers, but the excerpt does not establish whether Duke Energy is included.
Duke Energy’s upcoming Q3 earnings could be supported by rising data center demand, higher sales volumes and grid investments, while storm-related costs may pressure margins.
Why it matters — These competing factors may affect DUK’s Q3 results and margins.
Zacks Investment Research identified PPL, EVRG, SO and Duke Energy (DUK) as utility stocks it considers well-positioned to surpass earnings estimates in the current reporting cycle.
Why it matters — The item includes DUK among the four utilities highlighted for its Q3 earnings outlook.
The Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Florida’s request to lower rates in 2027. Customers are expected to pay less for electricity.
Why it matters — The approved rate reduction is relevant to DUK watchers because it affects electricity rates for Duke Energy Florida customers.
The article discusses how a portfolio of utility stocks could generate monthly dividend income to help cover expenses when retirement paychecks stop. The provided excerpt frames this as a way to avoid selling shares at an unfavorable time.
Why it matters — A DUK watcher may find the article relevant as it concerns utility stocks and dividend income, though the excerpt provides no specific information about Duke Energy.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $130, with estimates ranging from $121 to $143. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering Duke Energy Corp., 12 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Duke Energy Corp. ranks 52 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 23 analysts implies +0.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 52 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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: $121 to $143 over the next 12 months.
Duke Energy Corp. returned +8.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (Morningstar, 4 Nov 2026): "3 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Own". Morningstar highlights three dividend stocks with economic moats, describing them as offering durable payouts. The excerpt does not identify the stocks.
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
