Duke Energy
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
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
120% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $980M | Put options by funds: $445M
89% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 225 | Existing positions closed: 119
30% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 23 [Q4 2024] → 30 (+7) [Q1 2025]
19% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 910 | Existing positions reduced: 766
17% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $55B [Q4 2024] → $64.1B (+$9.1B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,165 [Q4 2024] → 2,218 (+53) [Q1 2025]
1.58% more ownership
Funds ownership: 66.09% [Q4 2024] → 67.67% (+1.58%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$123
5%
upside
Avg. target
$130
11%
upside
High target
$142
22%
upside
6 analyst ratings
4 positive
67%
2 neutral
33%
0 negative
0%
UBS Ross Fowler | 9%upside $127 | Neutral Maintained | 2 Jun 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd | 7%upside $125 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 22 May 2025 |
Citigroup Ryan Levine | 22%upside $142 | Buy Maintained | 7 May 2025 |
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton | 18%upside $138 | Overweight Maintained | 7 May 2025 |
BMO Capital James Thalacker | 5%upside $123 | Outperform Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 15 articles about DUK published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Duke Energy's Unit Seeks Rate Hike to Build Smarter Grid
DUK's unit seeks a $74.8M rate hike in South Carolina to fund grid upgrades and increase the reliability of its services.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
Duke Energy Progress proposes new rates to support ongoing efforts to build a smarter energy future for South Carolina customers
Recent investments have strengthened the grid and reduced outages for customers Company last requested a regulatory review of rates in 2022 GREENVILLE, S.C. , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Progress today asked South Carolina regulators to perform a public review of the company's current rates.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Duke Energy Keeps Sparking
Duke Energy offers a rare low-beta, defensive play with diversified fuel sources, strong nuclear capacity, and exposure to AI data center-driven demand growth. Recent results show solid earnings growth, new data center deals, and major natural gas generation expansion, supporting long-term EPS growth of 5-7%. The stock trades near its 52-week high with a 3.6% dividend yield, below Treasuries, and isn't bargain-priced, but remains attractive for conservative and momentum investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Duke Energy (DUK). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Duke Energy proposes milestone new natural gas plant to help build a stronger energy future for South Carolina
Site would take advantage of existing infrastructure and more than a century of partnership with Anderson County Proposal will be first request by company to build new generation in the Palmetto State in a decade Plans support intent by state leaders to address growth and economic success by advancing new electricity capacity in the state GREENVILLE, S.C. , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy announced today the company's intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in Anderson County.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
Summer Market Sell-Off Could Be Coming – Buy High-Yield Utility Stocks As Power Demand Soars
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Duke Energy supports North Carolina emergency response organizations with $500,000 in storm preparedness funds
HERO grants will fund emergency preparedness equipment and first responder training to support local efforts Funding will benefit 20 vital disaster response organizations, including local government agencies and nonprofits CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As North Carolina communities prepare for storm season, Duke Energy today announced new support for preparedness initiatives led by local emergency response organizations across the state.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
As summer approaches, Duke Energy dedicates $200,000 to help low-income Hoosiers manage home energy costs
Over the last five years, Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund ® has provided more than $4 million of assistance, supporting nearly 15,000 Indiana households PLAINFIELD, Ind. , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $200,000 to its Share the Light Fund to support customers facing financial hardship this summer.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
NextEra Energy vs. Duke Energy: Which Utility Stock Shines Brighter?
NEE and DUK are the two largest utilities operating in the United States. These stocks are investing heavily to reduce emissions by adding clean assets to their generation portfolio.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
HERO Grant Program will pay for training, equipment and new technology to aid in response to weather-related disasters Funding goes to 38 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto State GREENVILLE, S.C. , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane season begins, community leaders, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather.
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