Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
DUK price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedDUK is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $116.65
- Sector
- Utilities
- 12-month range
- $113.23–$133.46
- Market cap
- $91B
- From 52-week high
- -12.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 780M
- Rank in Utilities by discount to fair value
- #24 of 36
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Duke Energy Corporation is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, operating electric and gas utilities that provide energy services to millions of customers. The company serves customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee through its regulated utility subsidiaries.
DUK currently ranks #24 of 36 Utilities stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $91B
- P/E (trailing)
- 17x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $33.4B
- Net margin
- 15.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.67
- Gross margin
- 73.1%
- Debt / equity
- 1.67
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -1.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 780M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 63 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $119.05
- 200-day average
- $124.03
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $4.28 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 3.67%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 17
- Next ex-dividend date
- 2026-11-13
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-16
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-05 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+10.9%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+7.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+0.7%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+3.4%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+6.8%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+10.7%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+0.6%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-5.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 12 buy · 10 hold · 0 sell (22 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $134
- Target vs last price
- +14.9%
What our data shows for DUK
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for DUK, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $113.23–$133.46.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 63.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for DUK
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent DUK news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for DUK is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Utilities Sector Spotlight: Duke Energy (DUK) Shines with Strong Profitability Amid Mixed Market Signals (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Duke Energy operates in the Utilities sector, where TickrTrends currently assigns it a Fairly valued rating, suggesting the market price appropriately reflects its fundamentals. The company's demonstrated strong profitability positions it as a stable performer within its sector, though a fairly valued designation indicates limited margin of safety for new investors at current price levels. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether DUK's profitability gains translate into improved efficiency metrics or dividend growth that might justify a shift from its current fairly valued status. - Duke Energy (DUK) Maintains Quarterly Dividend Amid Mixed Financial Signals (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-01)
TickrTrends take: Duke Energy's decision to maintain its quarterly dividend while facing mixed financial signals underscores the company's commitment to shareholder returns despite operational uncertainties. Given that TickrTrends currently assesses DUK as fairly valued, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the utility can sustain this dividend policy without pressuring its financial flexibility or debt levels. The tension between steady dividend payments and mixed financial performance will be particularly important to track, as it could influence whether the fairly valued assessment shifts based on changes in earnings quality or capital allocation efficiency. - Duke Energy (DUK) Appoints Joyce Mullen to Board of Directors (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-25)
TickrTrends take: Duke Energy's board expansion through the appointment of Joyce Mullen represents a governance development that occurs within the context of the company being fairly valued according to TickrTrends analysis. As a Utilities sector company, DUK's valuation reflects its operational characteristics, and board composition changes typically warrant monitoring for any shifts in strategic direction or capital allocation priorities that could affect fundamental value drivers. Investors focused on valuation should observe whether this appointment leads to material changes in the company's dividend policy, infrastructure investment plans, or operational efficiency initiatives.
More DUK news
- Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know (zacks.com, 2026-09-23)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — DUK's relative strength index moved out of oversold territory into neutral zone this week, suggesting reduced downward momentum in the stock. The utility remains fairly valued according to current valuation metrics.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for DUK showed a shift in momentum this week, with the Relative Strength Index moving from the neutral zone into oversold territory. The stock remains fairly valued according to current valuation metrics, despite the technical momentum indicator suggesting weakened selling pressure.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is DUK stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), DUK is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is DUK's TickrTrends verdict?
DUK's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does DUK compare to other Utilities stocks?
DUK ranks #24 of 36 Utilities stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is DUK overbought or oversold?
DUK's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does DUK pay a dividend?
Yes. DUK paid $4.28 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 3.67% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 17 consecutive years. The next ex-dividend date on file is 2026-11-13.
When does DUK report earnings next?
DUK's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-05 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does DUK usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters DUK beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about DUK?
Of 22 analysts covering DUK, 12 rate it a buy, 10 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $134 (+14.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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