Duke Energy

DUK

Market cap $97.5B

Customer and stakeholder feedback informs more cost-effective way to reliably serve North Carolina's customers Duke Energy will contribute $10 million to help customers most in need CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After listening carefully to customer and stakeholder feedback, Duke Energy Carolinas and stakeholders have reached an agreement that will allow the company to continue building the infrastructure needed to reliably serve North Carolina while reducing the proposed rate increase by more than half.

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Although grid congestion and supply-chain challenges pose headwinds for the utility industry, NEE, DUK, AEP and AEE are well positioned for long-term growth, supported by their strong customer base and robust capital expenditure programs.

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I rate Duke Energy a buy, driven by structural EPS growth from data-center demand and substantial signed load agreements. DUK's $103 billion investment plan through 2030, with ~7.6 GW of signed agreements and ~5 GW under construction, underpins credible long-term earnings acceleration. Regulatory and funding risks remain, but recent settlements and proactive capital planning narrow the downside while supporting the investment case.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida's EnergyWise Home program offers up to $141 in annual bill credits for homeowners and renters.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.085 per share, an increase of $0.02.

Duke Energy (DUK) concluded the recent trading session at $126.86, signifying a +1.1% move from its prior day's close.

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