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Dividend Declaration

Duke Energy CORP · 2026-10-16 · Importance 18 · Surprise 14

Duke Energy’s dividend increases have been modest at approximately 2% annually. The company’s dividend payout is supported by a long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 5% to 7% through 2030. The planned $103 billion infrastructure investment and capital spending above operating cash flow create external financing needs alongside dividend payments.

Key facts

• KeyCorp adjusted its third-quarter earnings estimate for Duke Energy from USD 1.99 to USD 1.88. source
• Duke Energy reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of USD 1.43, surpassing the expected USD 1.29. source
• Duke Energy Corp.'s stock rallied by 2.18% to $121.47 on Friday. source
• Duke Energy Corp.'s stock closed 9.68% below its 52-week high reached on March 17th. source
• KeyCorp lowered its stock target for Duke Energy from USD 139 to USD 128. source