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Duke Energy Corporation
🇺🇸 DUK · NYSE/NASDAQ
Utilities
Price at analysis: USD 126.64 Current price: USD 127.44 * updated every night
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
18.8
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
5.2x
Latest quarter: 23.4x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
Latest quarter (2026-06-30): 23.4x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
9.9%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
10.7x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
3.43%
TTM: 3.45%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 3.43%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 3.45%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
88.5% TTM
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 14 Aug 2027 | — | USD | 1.085 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 15 May 2027 | — | USD | 1.065 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 13 Feb 2027 | — | USD | 1.065 |
| Declared | Quarterly | 01 Oct 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | USD | 1.085 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 14 Jul 2026 | 14 Aug 2026 | 16 Sep 2026 | USD | 1.085 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 07 May 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 16 Jun 2026 | USD | 1.065 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 06 Jan 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 | 16 Mar 2026 | USD | 1.065 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 14 Oct 2025 | 14 Nov 2025 | 16 Dec 2025 | USD | 1.065 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Duke Energy is a quintessential, defensive utility offering a secure 3.45% yield backed by a robust regional monopoly and favorable regulatory structures. While recent rate settlements to shift grid connection costs to data centers are highly constructive, the current 18.79x P/E valuation remains fully priced. Existing holders should maintain their shares, while prospective investors should wait for a broader market pullback.
Sector Context
Regulated Electric Utilities operate as geographic monopolies, providing essential, non-discretionary services. For DGI investors, they offer highly defensive, regulated cash flows and predictable dividends, though massive infrastructure capital expenditures often result in structurally negative free cash flow and heavy reliance on debt and equity markets for funding.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Robust regional monopoly offering highly predictable, regulated earnings and benefiting from favorable multi-year rate plans.
- • Highly constructive recent regulatory settlements, notably requiring large data centers to cover upfront grid connection costs, which protects the rate base.
- • Consistent dividend history with a 3.45% TTM yield, an 8-year growth streak, and a recent raise to $1.085 per quarter.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Deeply negative Free Cash Flow (-$1.39B) driven by massive structural capital expenditure requirements for grid modernization and energy transition.
- • Current valuation at 18.79x TTM P/E is fully priced, sitting above the optimal DGI value target range of 8-15x.
- • Ongoing capital funding requirements necessitate mild equity dilution, reflected in a negative net buyback yield (-0.03%).
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-10-31
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.