Duke Energy Corporation
DUK
$0.00
+1.01%
Duke Energy Corporation is one of the largest U.S. utilities, operating regulated electric and natural gas utilities across several states. It is a dominant player in the Regulated Electric industry, defined by its essential service, stable cash flows, and significant infrastructure investments.…
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$0.00
DUK 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Duke Energy Corporation's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $0.00 and implied upside of — versus the current price.
Average Target
$0.00
6 analysts
Implied Upside
—
vs. current price
Analyst Count
6
covering this stock
Price Range
$0 - $0
Analyst target range
No sufficient analyst coverage available. The provided data includes recent rating actions from various firms (e.g., Evercore ISI, Wells Fargo, Barclays) but does not contain a consensus target price or a detailed breakdown of ratings distribution (e.g., Buy/Hold/Sell counts). Therefore, a summarized Wall Street consensus cannot be provided.
DUK Technical Analysis
The stock has demonstrated a strong recovery and uptrend over the past six months, rising from around $115 in early December 2025 to a recent close of $130.94. The price has gained 11.71% over the last three months, significantly outperforming the broader market (S&P 500 down 4.63% over the same period), as indicated by a relative strength of 16.344. Over the past month, the stock is up 6.88%, continuing its positive momentum.
Short-term performance shows resilience. The one-month price change of 6.88% contrasts with a 5.25% decline in the S&P 500, highlighting its defensive characteristics. The three-month gain of 11.71% is robust, driven by a steady climb from the $117 range in January to recent highs above $133 in mid-March.
The current price of $130.94 sits near the upper end of its 52-week range of $111.22 to $134.49, approximately 97% of the 52-week high. This positioning suggests the stock is trading at elevated levels, having recovered substantially from its lows. No RSI data was provided for further momentum analysis.
Beta
0.45
0.45x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-11.7%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$111-$134
Price range past year
Annual Return
+9.8%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | DUK Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +0.6% | -4.3% |
| 3m | +12.6% | -4.0% |
| 6m | +7.0% | -2.0% |
| 1y | +9.8% | +22.2% |
| ytd | +12.6% | -3.8% |
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DUK Fundamental Analysis
Revenue and profitability show stability with modest growth. The most recent quarterly revenue (Q4 2025) was $7.94 billion, representing a 7.85% year-over-year increase. The net income margin for the quarter was 14.92%, slightly down from the 16.38% margin in the prior-year quarter, indicating some pressure on bottom-line profitability.
Financial health is characterized by the high leverage typical of utilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is elevated at 1.75. However, the company generates substantial operating cash flow, with $3.68 billion reported in the latest quarter, supporting its capital-intensive business and dividend payments. The free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is a positive $8.21 billion.
Operational efficiency metrics are stable. Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 9.58%, which is reasonable for a regulated utility. The current ratio is 0.55, which is low but common for the sector given its asset-heavy, long-term investment model and stable cash flows.
Quarterly Revenue
$7.9B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.07%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.30%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$8.2B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is DUK Overvalued?
Given the company's positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. The trailing P/E ratio is 18.33, while the forward P/E is 18.30, suggesting the market expects stable earnings. This valuation is typical for a large, stable utility with a reliable dividend.
Peer comparison data for industry average valuation multiples (e.g., industry P/E) was not provided in the inputs. Therefore, a direct comparison to sector peers cannot be made based on the available data. The Price-to-Sales ratio is 2.83 and the Price-to-Book ratio is 1.76, which are also standard for the regulated utility space.
PE
18.3x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
High-End
5-Year PE Range -79x~27x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
11.6x
Enterprise Value Multiple

