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 7,431 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
64% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $580M | Put options by funds: $353M
39% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1,012 | Existing positions reduced: 728
32% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 151 | Existing positions closed: 114
2.42% more ownership
Funds ownership: 67.74% [Q1] → 70.16% (+2.42%) [Q2]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 2,234 [Q1] → 2,220 (-14) [Q2]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $64.2B [Q1] → $62.4B (-$1.79B) [Q2]
27% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 30 [Q1] → 22 (-8) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$124
1%
upside
Avg. target
$129
5%
upside
High target
$132
7%
upside
7 analyst ratings
3 positive
43%
4 neutral
57%
0 negative
0%
JP Morgan Jeremy Tonet | 7%upside $131 | Neutral Maintained | 21 Aug 2025 |
Barclays Nicholas Campanella | 7%upside $131 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Aug 2025 |
Scotiabank Andrew Weisel | 4%upside $128 | Sector Perform Maintained | 6 Aug 2025 |
BMO Capital James Thalacker | 7%upside $132 | Outperform Maintained | 6 Aug 2025 |
UBS Ross Fowler | 3%upside $127 | Neutral Maintained | 11 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 27 articles about DUK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Combining Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress projected to save customers over $1B in future costs
Filed today for approval with state and federal regulators, operating as one utility could save customers even more than the $1 billion in cost savings already achieved since 2012 If approved, no bill or service changes would occur to retail rates before 2027 due to the combination CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy asked state and federal regulators for permission to combine its two electric utilities in the Carolinas.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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
2 weeks ago
Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky urges everyone to call 811 before digging
Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day, recognizing the importance of having underground utility lines marked prior to digging or excavating Duke Energy reported damage to underground electric and natural gas lines more than 5,000 times this year Video here: Learn how the 811 process works CINCINNATI , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day), and Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky is advising customers and excavators to call 811 at least three business days before beginning any outdoor project that involves digging. What is 811?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
16 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including 2 Kings
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
DataCapable Appoints Duke Energy Veteran Sandy Buzzard to Transform Utility Customer Engagement
HOUSTON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the power goes out, every second matters. That's why DataCapable, the utility technology company redefining outage detection and response, has made a pivotal hire that underscores its commitment to customer-centric innovation.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Duke Energy Awards EPC Contract for the First Person County Combined Cycle Project to Zachry Group
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zachry Group is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EPC contract for the first Person County Combined Cycle Project by Duke Energy.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Abby Motsinger - Vice President of Investor Relations Brian D. Savoy - Executive VP & CFO Harry K.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Duke Energy Q2 Earnings Higher Than Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
DUK's earnings jump 10.6% and revenues beat estimates in Q2, driven by new rates and strong natural gas sales growth.
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