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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 $135.91, with a high of $150.00 and a low of $126.00. This represents a 16.36% increase from the last price of $116.80.

$90 $102 $114 $126 $138 $150 High: $150 Avg: $135.91 Low: $126 Last Closed Price: $116.8

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 Energy16.36%
SectorUtilities Stocks14.38%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List16.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2916
Avg Price Target$126.00$135.00$135.50
Last Closing Price$116.80$116.80$116.80
Upside/Downside7.88%15.58%16.01%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 262812--22
Dec, 252812--22
Nov, 252812--22
Oct, 251511--17
Sep, 251710--18
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 17, 2025UBS$126.00$115.599.01%7.88%
Dec 16, 2025Morgan Stanley$126.00$116.198.44%7.88%
Nov 20, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$133.00$122.548.54%13.87%
Oct 27, 2025Wells Fargo$126.00$127.49-1.17%7.88%
Oct 27, 2025Stephen D'AmbrisiRBC Capital$143.00$127.4912.17%22.43%
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities$140.00$126.8210.39%19.86%
Oct 22, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$136.00$129.534.99%16.44%
Oct 21, 2025BTIG$150.00$128.3316.89%28.42%
Oct 14, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$135.00$126.097.07%15.58%
Oct 10, 2025UBS$137.00$124.719.85%17.29%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweightinitialise
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

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 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 $135.91 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $126 at the low end to $150 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.36% change from the previous closing price of $116.8.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 16.36% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (14.38%), trailing the Nuclear Energy Stocks List (16.45%) investment idea.

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

  • January 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 54.55% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 54.55% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 54.55% 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.