Update shared on10 Oct 2025
Fair value Increased 1.17%Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Duke Energy from $132 to approximately $133.54 per share. They cite optimism around the company’s regulatory recovery mechanisms, robust service territory growth, and favorable long-term prospects in key markets.
Analyst Commentary
Bullish Takeaways- Bullish analysts have raised their price targets for Duke Energy, citing positive long-term growth drivers and strong regulatory recovery frameworks.
- Growth potential in Duke's service territories remains robust, particularly due to significant load growth pipelines and high population momentum in core markets.
- The Southeast region, where Duke is heavily concentrated, is benefiting from rapid data center expansion and is considered one of the fastest-growing regions in the sector.
- A substantial portion of Duke’s capital expenditures is eligible for efficient recovery mechanisms, supporting near-term earnings stability and reducing regulatory lag.
- Bearish analysts have downgraded Duke Energy based on valuation concerns, noting the stock is trading at a premium compared to peers, which may limit upside.
- Some caution that successful execution of key strategies is largely reflected in the current stock price, resulting in fewer near-term catalysts for further appreciation.
- Outlooks suggest that, while the company has a clean narrative and stable business profile, upside for investors may be relatively limited unless new growth drivers emerge in the short term.
What's in the News
- Duke Energy has selected three new properties in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky for its 2025 Site Readiness Program to support regional economic development and job creation. Since 2010, the program has helped attract over $2 billion in capital investments and 5,400 new jobs to the area, with companies such as Coca-Cola and Carvana participating (Key Developments).
- The company submitted the final license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Bad Creek Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Station in South Carolina, seeking to extend its operating license until 2077 and plans to add 320 megawatts of carbon-free energy to its system after recent upgrades (Key Developments).
- Duke Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $1.065 per share, payable on September 16, 2025. This marks a $0.02 rise for shareholders (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly to approximately $133.54 per share, up from $132.
- Discount Rate remains unchanged at 6.78%.
- Revenue Growth projection has edged down marginally to 4.64% from 4.65%.
- Net Profit Margin has decreased to 16.93% from 17.19%.
- Future P/E Ratio has increased to 21.55x from 20.96x.
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