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Duke Energy

120.86 USD
+0.61
0.51%
At close Updated Sep 17, 12:41 PM EDT
1 day
0.51%
5 days
-0.41%
1 month
-0.49%
3 months
5.29%
6 months
0.04%
Year to date
12.09%
1 year
3.54%
5 years
42.86%
10 years
72.88%
 

About: Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with regulated utilities in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.

Employees: 26,413

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

53% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $691M | Put options by funds: $450M

39% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,018 | Existing positions reduced: 734

35% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 154 | Existing positions closed: 114

2.57% more ownership

Funds ownership: 67.75% [Q1] → 70.31% (+2.57%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,235 [Q1] → 2,236 (+1) [Q2]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $64.2B [Q1] → $62.5B (-$1.66B) [Q2]

23% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 30 [Q1] → 23 (-7) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$124
3% upside
Avg. target
$129
7% upside
High target
$132
9% upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
43%
neutral
57%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Jeremy Tonet
$131
Neutral
Maintained
21 Aug 2025
Barclays
Nicholas Campanella
$131
Overweight
Maintained
13 Aug 2025
Scotiabank
Andrew Weisel
$128
Sector Perform
Maintained
6 Aug 2025
BMO Capital
James Thalacker
$132
Outperform
Maintained
6 Aug 2025
UBS
Ross Fowler
$127
Neutral
Maintained
11 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about DUK published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 hours ago
Wall Street Analysts Think Duke Energy (DUK) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Wall Street Analysts Think Duke Energy (DUK) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 hours ago
Duke Energy offers grants up to $20,000 for South Carolina programs that make homes ready for energy efficiency upgrades
Many homes across the state are unable to benefit from weatherization programs because of pre-existing health and safety issues Qualified nonprofit organizations with existing programs can apply through Oct. 30 GREENVILLE, S.C. , Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualified South Carolina nonprofits can now apply for Duke Energy Foundation grants to fund existing programs that help make the necessary repairs that enable households to become eligible for energy efficiency improvements and long-term cost savings.
Duke Energy offers grants up to $20,000 for South Carolina programs that make homes ready for energy efficiency upgrades
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
Duke Energy (DUK) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Duke Energy (DUK) reached $120.25 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.73% change compared to its last close.
Duke Energy (DUK) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
yesterday
Goldman Sachs Sees 3 Rate Cuts in 2025: Grab 4 Strong Buy Dividend Stocks Now
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Goldman Sachs Sees 3 Rate Cuts in 2025: Grab 4 Strong Buy Dividend Stocks Now
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Duke Energy board appoints Jeffrey Guldner as board member
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Guldner as a new board member, effective Sept.
Duke Energy board appoints Jeffrey Guldner as board member
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Investors Heavily Search Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Here is What You Need to Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Duke Energy (DUK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Investors Heavily Search Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Here is What You Need to Know
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
16 days ago
4 Goldman Sachs Buy-Rated Top Dividend Picks Have Double-Digit Upside
Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 55th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
4 Goldman Sachs Buy-Rated Top Dividend Picks Have Double-Digit Upside
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a Trending Stock
Duke Energy (DUK) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a Trending Stock
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Duke Energy supports local conservation efforts with $550,000 in funding for North Carolina environmental impact programs
Grants will fund programs focused on protecting and improving natural environments, biodiversity and community resilience Funds will benefit 19 environmental impact programs, including conservation groups and community-led initiatives Over $6.6 million in environmental impact grants have been awarded over the past five years CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced $550,000 in grants for environmental impact programs in North Carolina.
Duke Energy supports local conservation efforts with $550,000 in funding for North Carolina environmental impact programs
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Duke Energy seeks to extend operations for another 50 years at Bad Creek, supporting unprecedented growth in the Carolinas
For more than three decades, the pumped storage hydro station in South Carolina has performed a vital role as the largest "battery" on the company's system Effort supports the intent of South Carolina leaders to address growth by continuing to operate proven electricity capacity in the state GREENVILLE, S.C. , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has announced its submission of the final license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Bad Creek Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Station, located near Salem, S.C.
Duke Energy seeks to extend operations for another 50 years at Bad Creek, supporting unprecedented growth in the Carolinas
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