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DUK - Duke Energy Corporation
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$135.40
DETAILS
HIGH:
$141.00
LOW:
$126.00
MEDIAN:
$136.50
CONSENSUS:
$135.40
UPSIDE:
7.74%
Stock News
Duke Energy Foundation honors South Carolina veterans this Memorial Day with $30,000 in grants for workforce development
Funding celebrates America250 by supporting organizations that provide job readiness programs to those who served and their families GREENVILLE, S.C., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families this Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $30,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations who focus on the needs of veterans through the second round of funding as part of its America250 initiative.
Duke Energy invests in North Carolina veterans' career pathways through America250 grants
Duke Energy invests in North Carolina veterans' career pathways through America250 grants PR Newswire CHARLOTTE,
Duke Energy invests in North Carolina veterans' career pathways through America250 grants
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities prepare to honor Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing $45,800 in three organizations helping North Carolina veterans build careers after military service.
Giant US power merger bets on AI build-out, but may hinge on power bills
NextEra and Dominion Energy's massive merger may depend on whether the combined company can keep power bills in check even as it rushes to supply the energy-hungry data centers that have pushed consumer electricity prices higher.
Duke Energy Foundation awards $50,000 to organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day approaches, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans.
Duke Energy Foundation Invests Over $250,000 to Support Veterans' Career Pathways Across 6 States
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day approaches and communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $250,000 to help veterans gain job-ready skills and build pathways to in-demand civilian careers.
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90-degree heat on the way: Take these steps now to keep your home comfortable and manage energy use
90-degree heat on the way: Take these steps now to keep your home comfortable and manage energy use PR Newswire
90-degree heat on the way: Take these steps now to keep your home comfortable and manage energy use
What's happening: Temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s, pushing cooling systems to run longer and use more energy to maintain indoor temperatures Why it matters: Acting now with a few simple steps can help your cooling system run more efficiently during extreme heat and reduce energy use CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s in the coming days – and with humidity, it may feel closer to 95-100°F in parts of the Carolinas.
Duke Energy applies for Department of Energy loans that represent potentially billions of dollars in customer savings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced it submitted an application for loans from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that represent potentially billions of dollars in customer savings as the company strengthens the electric grid, adds capacity and reliably serves some of the fastest-growing states in the country.
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Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share.
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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Duke Energy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
DUK tops Q1 estimates with strong revenue and earnings growth, but rising costs and higher interest expenses weigh on its overall financial picture.
Duke Energy Beats on Profits and Revenue, But Is Not Raising Guidance
Duke Energy's CFO Brian Savoy joins Bloomberg Open Interest to break down a strong earnings beat and explains why the company isn't raising guidance yet. He reveals how AI data center demand is reshaping the power grid.
Price Targets
Duke Energy price target lowered to $132 from $141 at Morgan Stanley
$132.00
(was $124.45)
Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy price target lowered to $137 from $142 at Truist
$137.00
(was $120.95)
Richard Sunderland
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Truist Financial
Duke Energy price target raised to $140 from $139 at Evercore ISI
$140.00
(was $124.65)
Evercore ISI
Duke Energy price target raised to $139 from $130 at Mizuho
$139.00
(was $127.58)
Mizuho Securities
Duke Energy price target lowered to $141 from $142 at Morgan Stanley
$141.00
(was $126.73)
Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy price target raised to $136 from $135 at Wells Fargo
$136.00
(was $127.87)
Shahriar Pourreza
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Wells Fargo
Duke Energy initiated with a Buy at Truist
$142.00
(was $127.87)
Richard Sunderland
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Truist Financial
Duke Energy price target raised to $139 from $130 at Morgan Stanley
$139.00
(was $126.11)
Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy price target raised to $136 from $132 at BMO Capital
$136.00
(was $123.64)
James Thalacker
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BMO Capital
Duke Energy (DUK) PT Lowered to $130 at Mizuho
$130.00
(was $123.64)
Anthony Crowdell
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Mizuho Securities
Duke Energy price target lowered to $141 from $150 at BTIG
$141.00
(was $120.89)
Alex Kania
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BTIG
Duke Energy price target lowered to $140 from $143 at RBC Capital
$140.00
(was $116.85)
Stephen D'Ambrisi
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RBC Capital
Duke Energy price target raised to $130 from $126 at Morgan Stanley
$130.00
(was $118.94)
David Arcaro
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Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy price target lowered to $115 from $126 at Wells Fargo
$115.00
(was $119.22)
Wells Fargo
Duke Energy price target lowered to $127 from $135 at Barclays
$127.00
(was $118.68)
Barclays
Duke Energy price target lowered to $126 from $135 at UBS
$126.00
(was $115.59)
UBS
Duke Energy price target lowered to $126 from $133 at Morgan Stanley
$126.00
(was $116.19)
Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy price target lowered to $133 from $136 at Morgan Stanley
$133.00
(was $122.54)
David Arcaro
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Morgan Stanley
Duke Energy initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo
$126.00
(was $127.49)
Wells Fargo
Duke Energy resumed with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
$143.00
(was $127.49)
Stephen D'Ambrisi
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RBC Capital