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

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$120
−0.97% on the day

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Duke Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $137 — +13.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$93.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
46 / 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
−0.0%
1M
−2.4%
YTD
+5.2%
1Y
+2.9%
From 52W high
−8.4%
From 52W low
+8.2%
$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 5 Sept 2026
46 / 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
100
Revisions
70
Value
64
Quality
57
Momentum
48
Accruals
45
Issuance
44
Growth
39
Size
3

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.

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 $129

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 $129Median $137High $147

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

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

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 4 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. returned +2.9% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DUK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120Oct 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
4
Analysts cutting
3
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
18.1×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.9×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.3×

Cheaper than 34% 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
3.6%

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.

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 $93.7B and an enterprise value of $188.4B.

  • 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: 18.1×; 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.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 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.$93.7B
46
SOThe Southern Co.$101.4B
39
AEPAmerican Electric Power Co., Inc.$67.3B
41
DDominion Energy, Inc.$56.2B
40
NEENextEra Energy, Inc.$173.8B
38
ETREntergy Corp.$47.9B
33
XELXcel Energy, Inc.$47.2B
20

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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

XLU's AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand

24/7 Wall Street · 7 Sept 2026neutral

Texas regulators froze data-center hookups, and a fee cut reduced AEP Ohio's pipeline by more than half. The item focuses on these regulatory and utility pipeline developments affecting AI-related power demand expectations.

Why it matters — A DUK watcher would care because regulatory changes affecting data-center power demand could influence the broader utility sector's growth outlook, including Duke Energy's own data-center pipeline.

3 Utility Dividend Stocks Built to Keep Paying in Any Economy

24/7 Wall Street · 4 Sept 2026positive

This article highlights regulated utility dividend stocks as resilient options that can maintain their payouts even during economic downturns. It notes that regulated utilities operate under a different set of rules than other dividend payers, making them better positioned to keep dividends intact in any economy.

Why it matters — As a regulated utility, Duke Energy is among the companies the article identifies as having the structural characteristics to sustain its dividend through recessions, relevant for investors focused on income stability.

Why Is Duke Energy (DUK) Down 2.3% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026neutral

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 requests to lower rates in 2027

PRNewsWire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

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.

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 $129 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. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DUK?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Duke Energy Corp. ranks 46 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).

Will DUK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +13.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Duke Energy Corp. 46 out of 100 as at 5 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: $129 to $147 over the next 12 months.

How has DUK stock performed over the past year?

Duke Energy Corp. returned +2.9% over the 12 months to 4 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 (24/7 Wall Street, 7 Sept 2026): "XLU's AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand". Texas regulators froze data-center hookups, and a fee cut reduced AEP Ohio's pipeline by more than half. The item focuses on these regulatory and utility pipeline developments affecting AI-related power demand expectations.

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