DUK · 8-K · 20260804PR000037

Operating Expense Trends

Duke Energy CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 33 · Surprise 6 · No source text

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure recorded $11,218 million of operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2026. Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power represented $4,373 million, while operation, maintenance and other costs totaled $3,048 million. Depreciation and amortization totaled $3,012 million, and property and other taxes totaled $736 million. Gas Utilities and Infrastructure recorded $1,227 million of operating expenses, including $655 million of natural-gas costs, $262 million of operation and maintenance costs, and $225 million of depreciation and amortization.

Key facts

• Depreciation and amortization for three months ended June 30, 2026: $1,700 million source
• Interest expense for three months ended June 30, 2026: $957 million source
• Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power for three months ended June 30, 2026: $1,915 million source
• Electric Utilities and Infrastructure three months ended June 30, 2026 fuel used in electric generation and purchased power: $1,933 million source
• Electric Utilities and Infrastructure three months ended June 30, 2026 depreciation and amortization: $1,514 million source
• Six months ended June 30, 2026: Depreciation and amortization: $3,389 million; Interest expense: $1,925 million; Operating income: $4,774 million source
• Electric Utilities and Infrastructure total operating expenses for Six Months Ended June 30, 2026: $11,218 million. source
• Electric Utilities and Infrastructure fuel used in electric generation and purchased power for Six Months Ended June 30, 2026: $4,373 million total (1,563; 1,410; 895; 318; 620; (433)). source

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