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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
Alpha
90-day forecast
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$92.14B
large-cap · #1 of 15 peers
Summary
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, DUK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Duke Energy Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $92.14B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 15 Electric & Other Services Combined issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for DUK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-13
How DUK ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electric & Other Services Combined peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $92.14B | 1/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 17.20x | 11/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.62x | 10/15 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% | 3/12 |
| EPS | $6.52 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $72.84 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $42.54 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-4.23 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.4% | 8/15 |
| ROA | 2.6% | 8/16 |
| ROIC | 5.1% | 6/17 |
| Operating Margin | 27.2% | 2/14 |
| Net Margin | 15.5% | 5/13 |
| EBT Margin | 18.1% | 4/14 |
| Tax Rate | 13.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66x | 10/17 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.60x | 7/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.64x | 7/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.8x | 14/17 |
| Working Capital | -$6.89B | 17/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $11.66B | 1/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$3.30B | 8/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$14.96B | 10/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -3.0% | 12/15 |
| FCF/Sales | -9.9% | 5/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 45.1% | 5/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.17x | 11/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $33.17B | 1/13 |
| Operating Income | $9.01B | 1/17 |
| Net Income | $5.14B | 1/16 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.47 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 68.6% | 3/12 |
| Shares Outstanding | 780M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $13.45B | 6.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.14B | 1.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $141.57B | 71.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $15.60B | 7.9% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Electric & Other Services Combined
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Duke Energy Corp (Electric & Other Services Combined): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| DUK Duke Energy Corp | ▶ | $92.14B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | ▶ | $46.62B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | ▶ | $43.32B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | ▼ | $39.73B |
| PCG Pg&E Corp | ▲ | $35.73B |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | ▼ | $35.12B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group, Inc. | ▼ | $34.50B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | ▼ | $28.90B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | ▶ | $20.79B |
| NI Nisource Inc. | ▼ | $19.90B |
| EVRG Evergy, Inc. | ▼ | $18.93B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | ▼ | $17.29B |
| AVA Avista Corp | ▶ | $3.03B |
| UTL Unitil Corp | ▼ | $974M |
| GNE Genie Energy Ltd. | ▲ | $445M |
| CPWR Ocean Thermal Energy Corp | ▲ | N/A |
| GRDX Gridai Technologies Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
Where DUK sits on the market map
Energy & Transportation · Electric & Other Services Combined
News
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) stock news
Duke Energy Corp. R (D2MN.DE) Q1 FY2025 earnings call transcript
Duke Energy reported Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.76, up 22% YoY, driven by higher electric and gas utility revenues and favorable weather. Management reaffirmed 2025 EPS guidance of $6.17–$6.42 and 5–7 ...
Duke Energy Corp focuses on regulated growth and reliability
Duke Energy Corp pursues regulated infrastructure investment and reliability-focused operations, positioning its business model around long-term utility assets and stable cash flows for its service ...
FAQ
Duke Energy Corp (DUK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Duke Energy Corp (DUK) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, DUK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Duke Energy Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for DUK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Duke Energy Corp forecasts updated?
Duke Energy Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Duke Energy Corp's industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, DUK included, share the SEC industry code Electric & Other Services Combined. The largest are: Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), Exelon Corp (EXC), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Pg&E Corp (PCG), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG), Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.