Duke Energy Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
DUK's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 65.2% earnings payout ratio & 26.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 194.8% fcf payout ratio & 2.6x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- CFO Payout Ratio: 26.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Operating Margin: 25.5%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 194.8%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Current Ratio: 0.7xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Interest Coverage: 2.6xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
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Very SafeAbout Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States, operating as a leading electric and natural gas utility provider. Through its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment, it generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to millions of customers across the Southeast, Midwest, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and the Carolinas, utilizing a diverse energy mix including coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear sources. The company also engages in wholesale electricity sales to municipalities and cooperatives. Its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation customers while investing in pipeline transmission, renewable natural gas projects, and storage facilities. Duke Energy Corporation focuses on modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy, and expanding natural gas infrastructure to enhance service reliability for communities. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it plays a vital role in powering homes, businesses, and industries in key U.S. regions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.41%
Annual Dividend
$4.24
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
65.23%
FCF Payout Ratio
194.81%
Stock Price
$124.17
52-Week Range
$111.22 – $134.49
Dividend History (2016–2025)
DUK annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
DUK earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Last Payment Date
March 16, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
1.97%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.01%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.68%
3-Year Total Growth
6.03%
5-Year Total Growth
10.47%
10-Year Total Growth
30.25%
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