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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 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $129.50, with a high of $135.00 and a low of $124.00. This represents a 6.32% increase from the last price of $121.80.

$90 $99 $108 $117 $126 $135 High: $135 Avg: $129.5 Low: $124 Last Closed Price: $121.8

DUK Stock Rating

Duke Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (44.83%), 16 Hold (55.17%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 29 0 16 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DUK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDuke Energy6.32%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.76%
IdeaNuclear Energy Stocks List20.61%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-110
Avg Price Target-$135.00$120.30
Last Closing Price$121.80$121.80$121.80
Upside/Downside-10.84%-1.23%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252711--20
Mar, 252711--20
Feb, 252710--19
Jan, 253710--20
Dec, 243710--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 05, 2025Guggenheim$135.00$115.2317.16%10.84%
Nov 11, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$124.00$113.788.98%1.81%
Oct 15, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$121.00$115.095.14%-0.66%
Sep 17, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$126.00$116.707.97%3.45%
Sep 06, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$116.00$116.85-0.73%-4.76%
Aug 21, 2024Marie FergusonArgus Research$125.00$112.6910.92%2.63%
Aug 07, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$120.00$113.515.72%-1.48%
Jul 22, 2024Sophie KarpKeyBanc$114.00$106.926.62%-6.40%
May 20, 2024Sophie KarpKeyBanc$112.00$103.708.00%-8.05%
May 17, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$110.00$103.895.88%-9.69%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 05, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
Oct 01, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 19, 2024JefferiesBuyinitialise
Sep 19, 2024Edward JonesBuyBuyhold
Sep 17, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 16, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 20, 2024ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 15, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

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 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 16 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 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $129.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $124 at the low end to $135 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.32% change from the previous closing price of $121.8.

How does Duke Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Duke Energy's stock forecast shows a 6.32% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.76%), trailing the Nuclear Energy Stocks List (20.61%) investment idea.

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

  • April 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 55.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 55.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 10.53% Strong Buy, 36.84% 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.