Duke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas sectors; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006. Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Analyst Perspectives | Analysts project EPS growth exceeding consensus, with price targets ranging from $124 to $132, reflecting optimism about Duke Energy's strategic direction. |
Regulatory Landscape | Recent favorable regulatory outcomes have derisked Duke Energy's calendar, but future challenges could impact growth plans and financial performance. |
Financial Resilience | With a 5-7% EPS CAGR target and 17 years of consecutive dividend increases, Duke Energy demonstrates strong financial fundamentals and commitment to shareholder returns. |
Strategic Transition | Duke Energy's $83 billion capex plan focuses on cleaner energy and grid modernization, positioning the company for substantial growth in the regulated utilities sector. |

Metrics to compare | DUK | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Utilities sector companies | Relationship RelationshipDUKPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 20.3x | 23.0x | 12.7x | |
PEG Ratio | 1.96 | 1.38 | 0.02 | |
Price / Book | 2.0x | 2.1x | 1.3x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 3.1x | 3.3x | 1.7x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 8.6% | 7.4% | 10.6% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −8.0% | 2.3% | Unlock |