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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 $133.50, with a high of $135.00 and a low of $132.00. This represents a 11.31% increase from the last price of $119.93.

$90 $99 $108 $117 $126 $135 High: $135 Avg: $133.5 Low: $132 Last Closed Price: $119.93

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%), 14 Buy (45.16%), 17 Hold (54.84%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 17 14 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DUK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDuke Energy11.31%
SectorUtilities Stocks-0.02%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List-3.36%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts118
Avg Price Target$132.00$132.00$124.88
Last Closing Price$119.93$119.93$119.93
Upside/Downside10.06%10.06%4.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 252711--20
Jun, 252711--20
May, 252711--20
Apr, 252711--20
Mar, 252711--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 01, 2025Goldman Sachs$132.00$118.8711.05%10.06%
Mar 05, 2025Guggenheim$135.00$115.2317.16%12.57%
Nov 11, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$124.00$113.788.98%3.39%
Oct 15, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$121.00$115.095.14%0.89%
Sep 17, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$126.00$116.707.97%5.06%
Sep 06, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$116.00$116.85-0.73%-3.28%
Aug 21, 2024Marie FergusonArgus Research$125.00$112.6910.92%4.23%
Aug 07, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$120.00$113.515.72%0.06%
Jul 22, 2024Sophie KarpKeyBanc$114.00$106.926.62%-4.94%
May 20, 2024Sophie KarpKeyBanc$112.00$103.708.00%-6.61%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 11, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 25, 2025Goldman SachsBuyupgrade
Jun 12, 2025Raymond JamesMarket Performinitialise
Jun 02, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 07, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Mar 05, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
Oct 01, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 19, 2024JefferiesBuyinitialise

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, 14 Buy, 17 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 $133.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $132 at the low end to $135 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.31% change from the previous closing price of $119.93.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 11.31% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (-0.02%), leading the nuclear energy stocks list (-3.36%) investment idea.

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

  • July 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 55.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 55.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 55.00% 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.