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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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DUK Stock Forecast

Duke Energy (DUK) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $130.30, with a high of $140.00 and a low of $121.00. This represents a 3.91% increase from the last price of $125.40.

$110 $116 $122 $128 $134 $140 High: $140 Avg: $130.3 Low: $121 Last Closed Price: $125.4

DUK Stock Rating

Duke Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (40.62%), 19 Hold (59.38%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 32 0 19 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DUK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDuke Energy3.91%
SectorUtilities Stocks15.02%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List24.51%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts61037
Avg Price Target$125.67$128.40$133.03
Last Closing Price$125.40$125.40$125.40
Upside/Downside0.22%2.39%6.08%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 263910--22
Sep, 262911--22
Aug, 262912--23
Jul, 262813--23
Jun, 262813--23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026HSBC$123.00$120.671.93%-1.91%
Oct 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$128.00$121.305.52%2.07%
Oct 13, 2026KeyBanc$128.00$117.698.76%2.07%
Oct 12, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$130.00$116.6511.44%3.67%
Oct 12, 2026Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$121.00$116.653.73%-3.51%
Oct 09, 2026Barclays$124.00$116.846.13%-1.12%
Sep 18, 2026Morgan Stanley$127.00$117.328.25%1.28%
Aug 17, 2026Truist Financial$135.00$123.928.94%7.66%
Aug 05, 2026Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$136.00$124.279.44%8.45%
Aug 05, 2026Barclays$132.00$124.276.22%5.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2026HSBCHoldinitialise
Oct 12, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jul 23, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jul 23, 2026KeyBancSector WeightOverweightupgrade
Jun 18, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 02, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
May 18, 2026Truist FinancialBuyBuyhold
Mar 23, 2026Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 05, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformAbove Averagedowngrade
Feb 11, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.94$3.33$3.55$5.86----
Avg Forecast$5.24$5.28$5.59$5.92$6.33$6.73$7.17$7.65
High Forecast$5.44$5.52$5.61$5.99$6.37$6.76$7.30$7.94
Low Forecast$4.96$4.81$5.57$5.86$6.29$6.71$7.09$7.23
Surprise %-5.73%-36.93%-36.49%-1.01%----

Revenue Forecast

$20B $23B $26B $29B $32B $35B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$24.62B$28.77B$29.06B$30.36B----
Avg Forecast$25.19B$26.99B$29.18B$30.37B$31.29B$32.20B$32.89B$33.32B
High Forecast$25.92B$27.91B$29.34B$30.56B$31.93B$32.47B$33.51B$34.30B
Low Forecast$24.16B$25.13B$28.92B$30.13B$30.55B$31.93B$32.28B$31.92B
Surprise %-2.25%6.60%-0.43%-0.04%----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $5B $6B $7B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.91B$2.55B$2.84B$4.52B----
Avg Forecast$3.78B$3.98B$4.18B$4.56B$4.91B$5.19B$5.54B$5.90B
High Forecast$4.54B$4.77B$5.02B$4.61B$4.91B$5.21B$5.62B$6.12B
Low Forecast$3.03B$3.18B$3.35B$4.51B$4.85B$5.17B$5.46B$5.57B
Surprise %3.29%-35.89%-32.10%-0.89%----

DUK Forecast FAQ

Is Duke Energy stock a buy?

Duke Energy stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 19 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Duke Energy is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Duke Energy's price target?

Duke Energy's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $130.3 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $121 at the low end to $140 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.91% change from the previous closing price of $125.4.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 3.91% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (15.02%), trailing the Nuclear Energy Stocks List (24.51%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Duke Energy over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 13.64% Strong Buy, 40.91% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 40.91% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 8.70% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 52.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Duke Energy’s EPS forecast?

Duke Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $6.33, marking a 8.02% increase from the reported $5.86 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $6.73 in 2026, $7.17 in 2027, and $7.65 in 2028.

What is Duke Energy’s revenue forecast?

Duke Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $31.29B, reflecting a 3.08% increase from the reported $30.36B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $32.2B, followed by $32.89B for 2027, and $33.32B for 2028.

What is Duke Energy’s net income forecast?

Duke Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $4.91B, representing an 8.62% increase from the reported $4.52B in 2024. Projections indicate $5.19B in 2026, $5.54B in 2027, and $5.9B in 2028.