Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I), and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, solar and wind sources, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas customers; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006. Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Regulatory Triumphs | Duke Energy secures favorable rate case settlements in South Carolina and Florida, bolstering financial stability and supporting clean energy initiatives |
Financial Outlook | Analysts project 5-7% EPS growth, with a dividend yield of 3.9-4.0%. Price targets range from $110 to $135, reflecting confidence in Duke's strategy |
Clean Energy Frontie | Explore Duke Energy's ambitious Clean Energy Plan and Carolina Integrated Resource Plan, driving renewable investments and potential accelerated growth |
Market Positioning | Delve into Duke Energy's premium valuation and low volatility, reflecting investor confidence in its regulated utility profile and growth trajectory |
Metrics to compare | DUK | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Utilities sector companies | Relationship RelationshipDUKPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 19.0x | 26.9x | 11.9x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.07 | 0.50 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 1.7x | 4.7x | 1.3x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 2.8x | 3.7x | 1.5x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 13.2% | 3.4% | 22.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −19.4% | 3.0% | Unlock |