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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 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $137.90, with a high of $150.00 and a low of $132.00. This represents a 8.27% increase from the last price of $127.37.

$90 $102 $114 $126 $138 $150 High: $150 Avg: $137.9 Low: $132 Last Closed Price: $127.37

DUK Stock Rating

Duke Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (41.94%), 18 Hold (58.06%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 18 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DUK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDuke Energy8.27%
SectorUtilities Stocks5.49%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List5.44%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts8912
Avg Price Target$139.13$138.56$136.50
Last Closing Price$127.37$127.37$127.37
Upside/Downside9.23%8.79%7.17%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 251511--17
Sep, 251710--18
Aug, 251810--19
Jul, 252711--20
Jun, 252711--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities$140.00$126.8210.39%9.92%
Oct 22, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$136.00$129.534.99%6.78%
Oct 21, 2025BTIG$150.00$128.3316.89%17.77%
Oct 14, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$135.00$126.097.07%5.99%
Oct 10, 2025UBS$137.00$124.719.85%7.56%
Oct 10, 2025BMO Capital$135.00$124.718.25%5.99%
Oct 06, 2025Evercore ISI$143.00$124.3814.97%12.27%
Oct 03, 2025Scotiabank$137.00$121.5712.69%7.56%
Sep 26, 2025Jefferies$134.00$122.329.55%5.21%
Jul 01, 2025Goldman Sachs$132.00$118.8711.05%3.64%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2025BTIGNeutralBuyinitialise
Oct 15, 2025Cowen & Co.Buyinitialise
Oct 14, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 10, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 10, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 06, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperforminitialise
Oct 03, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Sep 26, 2025JefferiesBuyHolddowngrade
Aug 21, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.72$4.94$3.33$3.55$5.86----
Avg Forecast$5.11$5.24$5.28$5.59$5.92$6.33$6.73$7.17$7.65
High Forecast$5.31$5.44$5.52$5.61$5.99$6.37$6.76$7.30$7.94
Low Forecast$4.84$4.96$4.81$5.57$5.86$6.29$6.71$7.09$7.23
Surprise %-66.34%-5.73%-36.93%-36.49%-1.01%----

Revenue Forecast

$20B $23B $26B $29B $32B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$23.37B$24.62B$28.77B$29.06B$30.36B----
Avg Forecast$24.98B$25.19B$26.99B$29.18B$30.37B$31.29B$32.20B$32.89B$33.32B
High Forecast$25.71B$25.92B$27.91B$29.34B$30.56B$31.93B$32.47B$33.51B$34.30B
Low Forecast$23.96B$24.16B$25.13B$28.92B$30.13B$30.55B$31.93B$32.28B$31.92B
Surprise %-6.47%-2.25%6.60%-0.43%-0.04%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $2B $3B $4B $5B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.38B$3.91B$2.55B$2.84B$4.52B----
Avg Forecast$1.40B$3.78B$3.98B$4.18B$4.56B$4.91B$5.19B$5.54B$5.90B
High Forecast$2.01B$4.54B$4.77B$5.02B$4.61B$4.91B$5.21B$5.62B$6.12B
Low Forecast$787.22M$3.03B$3.18B$3.35B$4.51B$4.85B$5.17B$5.46B$5.57B
Surprise %-1.44%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 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 18 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 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $137.9 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $132 at the low end to $150 at the high end, suggesting a potential 8.27% change from the previous closing price of $127.37.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 8.27% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (5.49%), leading the nuclear energy stocks list (5.44%) investment idea.

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

  • October 2025: 5.88% Strong Buy, 29.41% Buy, 64.71% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 5.56% Strong Buy, 38.89% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 5.26% Strong Buy, 42.11% Buy, 52.63% 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.