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Duke Energy CORP · 2026-08-11 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42

Duke Energy priced a public offering of 35 million Equity Units at $50 per unit, generating gross proceeds of approximately $1.75 billion. Each Equity Unit includes a forward contract to purchase Duke Energy common stock and beneficial ownership interests in Remarketable Senior Notes due 2032 and 2036. The offering is expected to close on Aug. 13, 2026, with approximately $1.719 billion of net proceeds. Duke plans to use the proceeds to redeem junior subordinated debentures, repay commercial paper and fund general corporate purposes.

Key facts

• Duke Energy raised its quarterly dividend to $1.085 per share. source
• Constitution Capital LLC reduced its stake in Duke Energy by 31.6% in the second quarter, selling 16,000 shares and owning 34,713 shares valued at $4.39 million. source
• Duke Energy reported quarterly earnings of $1.43 EPS and a 1.1% increase in revenue. source
• KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC reduced its holdings in Duke Energy by 19.3% in the second quarter, selling 11,995 shares and retaining 50,129 shares valued at $6.35 million. source
• Duke Energy Corporation's subordinated debentures (DUKB) slipped in after-hours trading following the announced dilutive equity units offering. source
• Duke Energy Corp. stock advanced 1.65% to $123.19 on Tuesday. source