Duke Energy (DUK) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
DUK dips 0.6% to $118.88. Closed at $118.88, -0.64% vs the prior close of $119.64. Day range $118.86–$121.64, opened at $121.64.
DUK daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — DUK dips 0.6% to $118.88
- Closed at $118.88, -0.64% vs the prior close of $119.64. Day range $118.86–$121.64, opened at $121.64.
- Volume was 4.79M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 4.19M.
- Price is -0.2% vs its 50-day average ($119.10) and -4.1% vs its 200-day average ($124.01).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — DUK rises 1.2% to $119.64, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $119.64, +1.23% vs the prior close of $118.19. Day range $117.41–$119.69, opened at $118.02.
- Volume was 4.67M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 4.21M.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($119.19) and -3.5% vs its 200-day average ($124.01).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — DUK rises 0.4% to $118.19
- Closed at $118.19, +0.42% vs the prior close of $117.69. Day range $116.24–$118.50, opened at $118.25.
- Volume was 3.50M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 4.24M.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($119.28) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($124.00).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — DUK rises 0.9% to $117.69
- Closed at $117.69, +0.89% vs the prior close of $116.65. Day range $116.29–$117.74, opened at $116.76.
- Volume was 2.79M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 4.27M.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($119.40) and -5.1% vs its 200-day average ($123.99).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — DUK ends flat (-0.2%) to $116.65
- Closed at $116.65, -0.16% vs the prior close of $116.84. Day range $116.02–$116.82, opened at $116.26.
- Volume was 2.81M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 4.31M.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($119.56) and -5.9% vs its 200-day average ($123.99).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — DUK rises 1.2% to $116.84
- Closed at $116.84, +1.16% vs the prior close of $115.50. Day range $114.87–$116.92, opened at $115.60.
- Volume was 4.25M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.29M.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($119.75) and -5.8% vs its 200-day average ($123.99).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 20% of that range, 13.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — DUK ends flat (-0.1%) to $115.50
- Closed at $115.50, -0.14% vs the prior close of $115.66. Day range $115.25–$116.24, opened at $115.90.
- Volume was 3.99M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 4.29M.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($120.00) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($123.98).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 14.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — DUK rises 1.6% to $115.66
- Closed at $115.66, +1.60% vs the prior close of $113.84. Day range $114.06–$115.74, opened at $114.43.
- Volume was 4.95M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 4.25M.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($120.27) and -6.7% vs its 200-day average ($123.99).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — DUK ends flat (-0.3%) to $113.84
- Closed at $113.84, -0.25% vs the prior close of $114.13. Day range $113.29–$114.31, opened at $114.00.
- Volume was 4.23M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.22M.
- Price is -5.6% vs its 50-day average ($120.53) and -8.2% vs its 200-day average ($124.00).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — DUK rises 0.3% to $114.13
- Closed at $114.13, +0.34% vs the prior close of $113.74. Day range $113.52–$115.17, opened at $114.21.
- Volume was 3.89M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 4.21M.
- Price is -5.6% vs its 50-day average ($120.87) and -8.0% vs its 200-day average ($124.01).
- 52-week range $112.40–$134.49; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade DUK
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 10, 2026, Nov 7, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.63% (largest 1.8%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 4.28M shares (≈$508.50M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $118.88 vs a range of $112.40–$134.49 (29% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 14, 2026 ($1.085/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 12 sales; latest: Louis E. Renjel sold 3,500 shares on May 11, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 25, 2026; 8-K Aug 13, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 779.60M shares outstanding (Apr 30, 2026), +0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Electric & Other Services Combined.
DUK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 121.64 | 121.64 | 118.86 | 118.88 | 4.79M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 118.02 | 119.69 | 117.41 | 119.64 | 4.67M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 118.25 | 118.50 | 116.24 | 118.19 | 3.50M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 116.76 | 117.74 | 116.29 | 117.69 | 2.79M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 116.26 | 116.82 | 116.02 | 116.65 | 2.81M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 115.60 | 116.92 | 114.87 | 116.84 | 4.25M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 115.90 | 116.24 | 115.25 | 115.50 | 3.99M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 114.43 | 115.74 | 114.06 | 115.66 | 4.95M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 114.00 | 114.31 | 113.29 | 113.84 | 4.23M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 114.21 | 115.17 | 113.52 | 114.13 | 3.89M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 113.55 | 114.01 | 112.61 | 113.74 | 4.82M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 114.80 | 115.03 | 113.90 | 114.01 | 4.45M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 112.87 | 114.44 | 112.40 | 114.21 | 5.18M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 113.50 | 113.85 | 112.79 | 113.41 | 4.19M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 113.14 | 113.61 | 112.52 | 113.35 | 3.75M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 114.76 | 115.03 | 113.16 | 113.23 | 3.76M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 116.00 | 116.01 | 114.10 | 114.17 | 3.88M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 116.49 | 117.01 | 116.06 | 116.31 | 2.78M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 117.49 | 118.00 | 116.60 | 116.74 | 4.27M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 117.92 | 118.02 | 117.04 | 117.53 | 8.61M |
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy (DUK) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Electric & Other Services Combined”. Its business address is in CHARLOTTE, NC. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1326160.
DUK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Burks | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Annette K Clayton | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Theodore F Jr Craver | Chair | May 20, 2026 |
| Caroline Dorsa | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Robert M Davis | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Webster Roy Dunbar | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Nicholas C Fanandakis | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Jeffrey B. Guldner | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| John T Herron | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Idalene Fay Kesner | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Joyce A Mullen | Director | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Michael J. Pacilio | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Thomas E Skains | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Harry K. Sideris | President, CEO | May 11, 2026 |
| William E. Jr. Webster | Director | May 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Scott L. Batson | EVP, Chief Pwr Grid Op Officer | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe | EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Thomas Preston Jr. Gillespie | EVP-Chf Gen Off-Entrp Op Excel | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Robert Alexander Glenn | EVP & Chief Legal Officer | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Kelvin Henderson | SVP,ChfGenOff&EntrprisOpExcell | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Cynthia S. Lee | SVP, Chf Acct Off & Controller | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Olivia Cameron D. Mcdonald | SVP, Chief Human Resources Off | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Abigail L. Motsinger | SVP, Chief Acct Off&Controller | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Louis E. Renjel | EVP&CEO DEF&MW&ChiefCorpAffOff | May 12, 2026 |
| Regis T. Repko | SVP, System Planning&Construct | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Brian D Savoy | EVP & CFO | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Harry K. Sideris | President, CEO | May 11, 2026 |
| Bonnie B. Titone | EVP, Chief Admin Officer | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Alexander J. Weintraub | EVP, Chief Customer Officer | May 21, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Louis E. Renjel | Sale | 3,500 | $125.15 |
| May 8, 2026 | Harry K. Sideris | Sale | 20,000 | $124.37 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe | Sale | 1,180 | $132.06 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe | Sale | 17,066 | $131.54 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Regis T. Repko | Sale | 663 | $131.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Regis T. Repko | Sale | 962 | $127.86 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Brian D Savoy | Sale | 3,272 | $128.23 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Brian D Savoy | Sale | 8,728 | $127.49 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Regis T. Repko | Sale | 4,376 | $127.18 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Louis E. Renjel | Sale | 6,800 | $127.67 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Robert Alexander Glenn | Sale | 8,200 | $123.80 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Louis E. Renjel | Sale | 800 | $125.65 |
DUK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $4.97B | 6.31 | $12.33B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $4.52B | 5.71 | $12.33B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $2.84B | 3.54 | $9.88B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $2.55B | 3.17 | $5.93B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $3.91B | 4.94 | $8.29B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $198.05B, total liabilities $—, cash $2.14B (as of Mar 31, 2026).
DUK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $124.27 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $127.58 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.64 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $123.66 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $124.00 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $122.94 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $113.95 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $111.08 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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