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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 $135.44, with a high of $142.00 and a low of $126.00. This represents a 6.42% increase from the last price of $127.27.

$90 $101 $112 $123 $134 $145 High: $142 Avg: $135.44 Low: $126 Last Closed Price: $127.27

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%), 12 Buy (38.71%), 19 Hold (61.29%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 19 12 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DUK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDuke Energy6.42%
SectorUtilities Stocks7.37%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List12.64%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3726
Avg Price Target$139.67$137.86$135.00
Last Closing Price$127.27$127.27$127.27
Upside/Downside9.74%8.32%6.07%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 262713--22
Mar, 262812--22
Feb, 263811--22
Jan, 262812--22
Dec, 252812--22
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$141.00$126.7311.26%10.79%
Apr 21, 2026Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$136.00$127.876.36%6.86%
Apr 20, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$142.00$127.8711.05%11.57%
Feb 20, 2026Morgan Stanley$139.00$126.1110.22%9.22%
Feb 11, 2026James ThalackerBMO Capital$136.00$123.6410.00%6.86%
Feb 10, 2026Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$130.00$123.645.14%2.15%
Jan 30, 2026Alex KaniaBTIG$141.00$120.8916.63%10.79%
Jan 23, 2026Stephen D'AmbrisiRBC Capital$140.00$116.8519.81%10.00%
Jan 21, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$130.00$118.949.30%2.15%
Jan 20, 2026Wells Fargo$115.00$119.22-3.54%-9.64%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 23, 2026Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 05, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformAbove Averagedowngrade
Feb 11, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 30, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jan 23, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweightinitialise
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2025BTIGNeutralBuyinitialise

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, 12 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 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $135.44 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $126 at the low end to $142 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.42% change from the previous closing price of $127.27.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 6.42% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (7.37%), trailing the Nuclear Energy Stocks List (12.64%) investment idea.

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

  • April 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 31.82% Buy, 59.09% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 54.55% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 13.64% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 50.00% 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.