Duke Energy Corporation
DUKDuke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company primarily involved in electric power transmission and distribution across the United States. It provides electricity to millions of customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions, and also has a growing portfolio of renewable energy sources and natural gas infrastructure. Founded in the early 20th century, Duke Energy has expanded through acquisitions and investments in sustainable energy solutions.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $1.06 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 9 days on December 16, 2025
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | $1.06 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| September 16, 2025 | $1.06 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 16, 2025 | $1.04 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
| March 17, 2025 | $1.04 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 |
| December 16, 2024 | $1.04 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Duke Energy Corporation has issued 88 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 82 days ago, on September 16, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $1.06 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.66 per share.
Company News
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Duke Energy reported strong Q3 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.81, beating expectations, driven by new rates and increased retail sales volumes. The company expects a significant capital investment plan and reaffirmed its long-term earnings growth rate.
A new report from Escalent finds that business customer engagement with utilities has improved significantly, ending a trending decline that began in 2021. The Engaged Customer Relationship (ECR) score has turned around and reached 784 in 2024, with 24 utilities recognized as Business Utility Customer Champions for their exceptional performance.
Wall Street analysts have a positive outlook on Duke Energy (DUK), with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.00 (Buy). However, the Zacks Rank for the company is 4 (Sell), indicating that the analysts' recommendations may be overly optimistic and not fully aligned with the company's earnings estimate revisions.
