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Duke Energy (DUK) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) closed at $127.02, marking a +1.85% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 2.71% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.9%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 3.56%.
Heading into today, shares of the electric utility had gained 2.13% over the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 3.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.5%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Duke Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on November 7, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.7, reflecting a 4.94% increase from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $8.4 billion, indicating a 3.03% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.32 per share and a revenue of $31.76 billion, representing changes of +7.12% and +4.62%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Duke Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.01% upward. Duke Energy is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Duke Energy's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 19.73. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.97.
We can additionally observe that DUK currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.01. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.83.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, positioning it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow DUK in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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Duke Energy (DUK) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) closed at $127.02, marking a +1.85% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 2.71% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.9%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 3.56%.
Heading into today, shares of the electric utility had gained 2.13% over the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 3.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.5%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Duke Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on November 7, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.7, reflecting a 4.94% increase from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $8.4 billion, indicating a 3.03% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.32 per share and a revenue of $31.76 billion, representing changes of +7.12% and +4.62%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Duke Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.01% upward. Duke Energy is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Duke Energy's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 19.73. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.97.
We can additionally observe that DUK currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.01. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.83.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, positioning it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow DUK in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.