Duke Energy očekává, že datová centra přinesou zákazníkům miliardy dolarů v dlouhodobé úlevě na účtech. Firma říká, že nové příjmy pomohou financovat investice do sítě a spolehlivosti.
With the Customer Protection Plus framework, Duke Energy is committed to responsibly managing growth while maintaining reliability and creating customer benefits , /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy customers will benefit from billions of dollars in long-term bill relief as data centers begin operations.
"Data centers will provide billions of dollars in customer benefits," said Harry Sideris, president and CEO of Duke Energy. "Duke Energy remains laser-focused on ensuring data centers not only pay their fair share but also yield savings for our existing customers."
Working with customers, regulators and other stakeholders, Duke Energy will ensure growth in energy demand creates lasting value for everyone. New revenues from growth support ongoing investments that improve the grid and expand energy resources.
How Duke Energy creates customer value from data center growth
Duke Energy's Customer Protection Plus framework guides how the company evaluates, plans for and manages data center growth. It's built on three priorities:
Preserve Reliability: Before new data center customers connect to the electric system, Duke Energy conducts engineering studies to ensure the grid can safely serve them while maintaining reliable service and power quality for existing customers. Power Responsible Growth: Large customers like data centers sign long-term agreements designed to protect existing customers and deliver customer savings. Agreements can include customer-funded connection costs, long-term commitments, upfront financial security, termination charges and temporary curtailment provisions for limited, targeted grid events. Together, these provisions provide greater certainty, support long-term planning and help ensure growth creates value for customers.
Produce Shared Value: When revenues from new large-load customers exceed the cost of serving them, those projects will create customer benefits while supporting investments that strengthen the grid, expand energy resources and support long-term economic growth across communities. Learn more about the Customer Protection Plus framework and Duke Energy's approach for data centers at duke-energy.com/DataCenters.
What they're saying
"We've always put customers first, and these agreements are designed to do exactly that. Through long-term commitments, financial protections and careful planning, we're working to ensure growth supports reliability and creates lasting value for customers."
-Harry Sideris, president and CEO, Duke Energy
"A lot of the discussion around data centers focuses on how much energy they use. We're equally focused on what that growth can mean for all customers. We're committed to an ongoing, collaborative and transparent partnership with our customers, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure projects create meaningful customer benefits, all while ensuring the energy system is prepared for future growth."
-Sasha Weintraub, EVP and chief customer officer, Duke Energy
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.
More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.
Fond Andra AP ve 1. čtvrtletí koupil novou pozici v Duke Energy za zhruba 4,098,000 USD, když nabyl 31 300 akcií. Zároveň společnost oznámila vyšší čtvrtletní dividendu na 1,085 USD na akcii.
Andra AP fonden purchased a new position in shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 31,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,098,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Duke Energy by 62.7% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 42,680 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $5,003,000 after purchasing an additional 16,450 shares during the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in Duke Energy by 22.7% in the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 132,530 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $15,534,000 after buying an additional 24,497 shares during the period. Moseley Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Duke Energy by 423.6% during the 4th quarter. Moseley Investment Management Inc. now owns 9,749 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,143,000 after acquiring an additional 7,887 shares during the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Duke Energy by 4.1% during the 4th quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 359,829 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $42,176,000 after acquiring an additional 14,137 shares during the period. Finally, Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV boosted its position in shares of Duke Energy by 187.8% in the fourth quarter. Advisors Management Group Inc. ADV now owns 78,293 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $9,177,000 after acquiring an additional 51,088 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.31% of the company’s stock.
Duke Energy News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Duke Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: Duke Energy reached a North Carolina rate settlement that significantly trims the proposed increase, which could improve the outlook for future revenue and reduce uncertainty for investors. Positive Sentiment: The company was highlighted as a trending stock, suggesting increased investor attention and trading interest around Duke Energy shares. Positive Sentiment: Duke Energy also received coverage tied to dividend growth and data-center demand trends, reinforcing the stock’s appeal as a defensive income name with growth catalysts. Neutral Sentiment: Duke Energy awarded $35,000 to West Terre Haute nonprofits, a positive community-relations item but not likely to materially affect the stock price. Negative Sentiment: North Carolina officials, including the attorney general, continue to push back on the rate settlement, keeping regulatory scrutiny elevated and leaving some downside risk if approvals become more difficult. Negative Sentiment: News that Duke Energy ended a wind lease off the North Carolina coast adds a bit of uncertainty around its clean-energy strategy, though the immediate financial impact appears limited. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO Harry K. Sideris sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.37, for a total transaction of $2,487,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 96,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,952,205.74. The trade was a 17.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Louis E. Renjel sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.15, for a total transaction of $438,025.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 21,415 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,680,087.25. This trade represents a 14.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $139.00 target price on shares of Duke Energy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Duke Energy from $137.00 to $135.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of Duke Energy from $143.00 to $138.00 in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Mizuho dropped their price objective on Duke Energy from $139.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Duke Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Duke Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $138.60.
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Duke Energy Price Performance Shares of NYSE DUK opened at $127.96 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.44. Duke Energy Corporation has a 1-year low of $113.89 and a 1-year high of $134.49. The company has a market capitalization of $99.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.60, a PEG ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 0.38. The business has a 50-day moving average of $125.00 and a 200-day moving average of $125.67.
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The utilities provider reported $1.93 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.87 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $9.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.44 billion. Duke Energy had a return on equity of 9.73% and a net margin of 15.49%.The company’s revenue was up 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.76 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Duke Energy Corporation will post 6.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Duke Energy Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.085 per share. This is an increase from Duke Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Duke Energy’s payout ratio is 65.24%.
Duke Energy Profile (Free Report)
Duke Energy Corporation is a U.S.-based electric power holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s core business is the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Duke Energy operates a mix of regulated electric utilities and non-regulated energy businesses, providing essential energy infrastructure and services across multiple states.
Its operating activities include owning and operating generation assets across a portfolio that encompasses nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and an expanding array of renewable resources, as well as battery storage and grid modernization projects.
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Duke Energy Carolinas se dohodla s regulátory v Severní Karolíně na snížení navrhovaného zvýšení sazeb o více než polovinu. Pokud bude schváleno Komisí pro veřejné služby v Severní Karolíně (NCUC), nové ceny začnou platit 1. ledna 2027.
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 , /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.
The changes are reflected in a new agreement between the company and North Carolina Public Staff, the agency representing utility customers. Other parties to the agreement include Carolina Industrial Group for Fair Utility Rates, Carolina Utility Customers Association, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and Walmart, with others expected to join in the coming days.
Our view: "In light of the cost pressures our customers are facing, along with continued conversations with other stakeholders, we felt we had to do more," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "We appreciate our stakeholders' engagement in finding a path that allows us to more cost-effectively serve the Tar Heel State. Our shareholders will also contribute $10 million to low-income bill assistance and weatherization programs – over and above our existing funding – which will make a real difference for customers who need help the most."
The company agreed to pursue similar terms for its Duke Energy Progress customers.
Agreement summary:
If approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC), the result is an average annual increase of 3.7% over two years. 9.8% return on equity and 53% equity component of the capital structure. New Multiyear Rate Plan (MYRP) refund rider will return money to customers, with interest, if planned infrastructure upgrades are not completed on time. Reduced customer costs for Belews Creek reliability upgrades due to federal funding. Why it matters: Since the request was initially filed last November, customers have made clear they're struggling to pay their bills, and Duke Energy has responded.
"We've agreed to reduce rates even more than in our prior settlements, while still allowing us to make vital infrastructure investments to meet existing and future customer needs," said Bowman. "Our duty is to protect reliability at the lowest possible cost, and we believe this agreement achieves that balance."
What's next: NCUC will consider the agreements and make the final decision – if approved, new rates will go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Duke Energy Carolinas serves about 2.3 million households and businesses in central and western North Carolina, including Charlotte, Durham and the Triad, while Duke Energy Progress serves about 1.6 million customers in central and eastern North Carolina and in the Asheville region.
Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 20,800 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 3 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 24,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.
More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.
, /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. This dividend is payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. This is equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share.
Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.
More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.
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Duke Energy v poslední seanci vzrostla o 1,1 % na 126,86 USD, zatímco S&P 500 klesl o 0,79 %. Investoři sledují výsledky, které firma zveřejní 4. srpna 2026.
In the latest close session, Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) was up +1.1% at $126.86. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.79%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.26%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.55%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the electric utility had gained 0.41% lagged the Utilities sector's gain of 2.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.28%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Duke Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 4, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Duke Energy to post earnings of $1.3 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 4%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.7 billion, reflecting a 2.59% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.71 per share and a revenue of $33.66 billion, indicating changes of +6.34% and +4.43%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Duke Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.08% upward. Duke Energy presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Duke Energy is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.7. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.25.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, which puts it in the bottom 35% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Duke Energy Florida v roce 2027 přinese zákazníkům úsporu 50 milionů USD díky rychlejšímu vrácení daňových kreditů. Tím se vyhne 2% navýšení základní sazby v dohodě na roky 2025–2027.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is delivering $50 million in customer savings in 2027. The company is implementing an innovative strategy to accelerate the return of tax credits over one year rather than the standard 15-year lifespan of its Powerline Battery Energy Storage System. This will avoid the 2% base rate increase outlined in its multiyear (2025-2027) rate agreement and help keep costs as low as possible for customers.
Our view
"Our customers count on us to continually look for ways to keep our costs in check and help ease their overall financial burden – especially as prices continue to rise in seemingly every aspect of our daily lives," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "By finding a way to return these tax credits faster, we're able to put millions of dollars to work for our customers sooner, while also building the modern energy infrastructure Florida's rapidly growing communities need."
Better reliability, more savings
Over the next 10 years, Duke Energy Florida plans to build 1.4 gigawatts of battery storage, which will result in more than $500 million in investment tax credits that the company will pass on directly to customers. Batteries play an important role in Duke Energy Florida's "all-of-the-above" approach to power generation, storing electricity when demand is low and making it available when customers need it most. The company currently has six sites located throughout the state; the Powerline Battery Energy Storage System in Citrus County will be the seventh site when it is completed next year. The more batteries Duke Energy Florida adds to its portfolio, the more useful solar energy sites become, as customers can benefit from the stored energy even when it is cloudy or the sun has gone down. The company is working to establish 12 new solar energy sites by the end of 2028, saving customers a total of approximately $3 billion in displaced fuel costs throughout their service lifetimes. In 2025, the company passed on approximately $65 million in production tax credits from solar energy sites to customers – an amount that will grow as more sites are completed – reducing residential rates by at least $2.50 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity used. Need help now?
While Duke Energy Florida lowered residential customers' rates three times in 2026 and continues to look for new, creative ways to provide relief, the company understands energy use – and bills – may be surging as temperatures rise this summer. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of the many energy efficiency and financial assistance programs available to them, from free assessments of their home's energy use to flexible payment plans. For more information, please visit duke-energy.com/SummerSolutions.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.
More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.
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Duke Energy v roce 2025 utratila téměř 1 miliardu USD u dodavatelů se sídlem v Severní Karolíně. Více než 97 % jejích ročních nákupů za 17,2 miliardy USD míří na americké dodavatele.
More than 97% of Duke Energy's $17.2 billion in annual sourcing supports U.S.-based suppliers Investments support critical grid equipment, American jobs and long-term reliability , /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation approaches Independence Day, Duke Energy is investing in American suppliers to help power local economies, support customer value and build the energy infrastructure needed to serve growing communities.
By the numbers: Duke Energy spent nearly $1 billion with North Carolina-based suppliers in 2025, helping local businesses grow while securing the equipment and services needed to keep energy reliable for customers.
Looking ahead, Duke Energy's continued investment in North Carolina suppliers could total nearly $5 billion over five years – supporting jobs, strengthening local economies and helping meet growing energy needs.
Why it matters: More than 97% of Duke Energy's $17.2 billion in annual sourcing supports U.S.-based suppliers, helping sustain domestic manufacturing, reduce supply chain risk and keep critical equipment closer to home. These investments ready the grid for rising energy demand and bolster reliability.
Go deeper: Duke Energy's supplier investments include transformers from GE Vernova in Goldsboro, N.C., gas turbines from Siemens Energy in Charlotte, N.C. and others.
What they're saying: "Powering America's future starts with investing in the people, businesses and communities building it," said Katie Aittola, senior vice president of supply chain, real estate and chief procurement officer for Duke Energy. "By working with American suppliers, Duke Energy is helping deliver reliable service and value for customers while reinvesting customer dollars in the local economies we serve. These investments help ensure our teams have the equipment and materials they need, support American companies and skilled workers, and create a ripple effect that strengthens manufacturing, jobs and long-term growth in our communities."
"North Carolina's business community is strongest when companies invest in one another," said N.C. Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido. "Duke Energy continues to lead by example, directing nearly $1 billion to North Carolina-based suppliers in 2025 alone. Investments like these strengthen communities, support local businesses and reinforce the supply chains and partnerships that power North Carolina's growth."
"We are proud to provide the critical transformers and other electrification equipment that enables Duke Energy to help the people of North Carolina thrive," said Troy Kabrich, GE Vernova Goldsboro site director. "Supporting the communities we live and work in is an honor and a privilege we take seriously."
"We have a robust, decades-long foundation in North Carolina, supported through strong collaborations like that with Duke Energy and a dedicated workforce. The equipment we produce here is helping meet our nation's unprecedented growth in energy," said Matt Neal, Siemens Energy's President of North America.
The impact: As energy demand grows across North Carolina and beyond, Duke Energy's work with U.S.-based suppliers helps strengthen America's supply chain, keep critical grid equipment available and support the reliable infrastructure customers, businesses and communities need to grow.
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs approximately 26,400 people.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Duke Energy ukončí svůj nájem pro offshore větrnou elektrárnu v oblasti Carolina Long Bay v rámci dohody s americkým ministerstvem vnitra. Firma zároveň znovu investuje téměř 129 milionů USD do nové výrobní kapacity elektřiny v Carolinách.
Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, South Carolina, U.S., October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Liz Hampton/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
CompaniesJune 29 (Reuters) - Duke Energy (DUK.N), opens new tab will end its offshore wind lease in the Carolina Long Bay area as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior, the department said on Monday, in the latest move by U.S. President Donald Trump to shift investments away from the renewable power source.
President Donald Trump's administration has reached deals with multiple power companies this year to terminate offshore wind leases in exchange for pledged investments in fossil fuel-fired electricity.
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Under the latest agreement, Duke will reinvest nearly $129 million in additional electric power capacity in the Carolinas. Duke, in the same statement, said it is considering investments in nuclear power, which is virtually emissions-free, and power from natural gas, a fossil fuel, along with grid investments.
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Duke Energy plánuje v letech 2026–2030 investovat zhruba 103 mld. USD a čeká 5–7% růst upraveného EPS do roku 2030. Pro rok 2026 potvrdila výhled upraveného EPS na 6,55–6,80 USD.
Key Takeaways Duke Energy plans to invest about $103B from 2026-2030 to expand and modernize regulated utilities.DUK reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance and expects 5-7% adjusted EPS growth through 2030.Duke Energy sees rising demand from data centers, manufacturing and economic development projects. Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) is entering one of the largest capital investment cycles in its history, positioning itself to benefit from rising electricity demand while maintaining relatively predictable cash flows.
Duke Energy plans to invest approximately $103 billion between 2026 and 2030 to modernize its regulated electric and gas utilities, expand generation capacity, strengthen grid reliability and meet accelerating electricity demand. Management reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $6.55-$6.80 and a 5-7% adjusted EPS growth rate projection through 2030, with confidence to earn in the top half of the range beginning in 2028. The company reaffirmed its 2026 capital expenditure outlook of approximately $17.75 billion, with year-to-date spending totaling $4.19 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Duke Energy continues to see increasing demand from large commercial and industrial customers, particularly data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities and economic development projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana and other service territories. Management expects these trends to remain an important driver of load growth over the coming decade.
DUK is simultaneously executing a balanced energy transition strategy. Rather than relying on a single technology, the company is expanding renewable generation, investing in battery storage, upgrading natural gas assets and exploring advanced nuclear technologies.
Although regulatory approvals and interest rates remain important factors to monitor, Duke Energy's predominantly regulated business model provides unusually strong earnings visibility. As capital investments are placed into service and incorporated into the regulated asset base, they create opportunities for steady earnings growth while supporting the company's long-standing commitment to dividend increases.
Utilities With Multi-Billion-Dollar Capital Investment PlansAlong with Duke Energy, several other utilities are also pursuing similar long-term investment strategies, as discussed below:
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE - Free Report) aims to invest nearly $94.2 billion in the 2026-2030 period. Its unit, Florida Power & Light Company, plans to invest nearly $57.38 billion during 2026-2030 to develop new generation units, add new transmission and distribution units, and strengthen existing operations.
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D - Free Report) has a well-chalked-out long-term capital expenditure plan to strengthen and expand its infrastructure. The company plans to invest $11.4 billion in 2026 and nearly $65 billion during the 2026-2030 period to further strengthen its operations.
DUK’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 EPS indicates an increase of 6.34% and 6.49%, respectively, year over year.
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DUK Stock Trading at a PremiumDUK is trading at a premium relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 18.56X compared with the industry average of 16.29X.
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DUK Stock Price PerformanceIn the past six months, the company’s shares have risen 9.3% compared with the industry’s 10.7% growth.
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DUK’s Zacks RankThe company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
