Duke Energy

DUK

Market cap $100B

Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share. This dividend is payable on Dec. 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 14, 2025.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share.

Duke Energy Corporation leverages its leading regulated nuclear portfolio and $87 billion capital plan to capture datacenter-driven demand growth. DUK's recent asset sales generated $7.5 billion, supporting debt reduction, equity needs, and funding for ambitious infrastructure expansion. With a 6% EPS growth target, 3.5% dividend yield, and disciplined payout ratio, DUK aims for ~10% total annual shareholder returns.

The latest trading day saw Duke Energy (DUK) settling at $127.02, representing a +1.85% change from its previous close.

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