Duke Energy Future Growth
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Duke Energy is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 7.7% and 4.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 10.1% in 3 years.
Key information
7.7%
Earnings growth rate
6.84%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities earnings growth | 10.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.4% |
| Future return on equity | 10.09% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 06 Oct 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Results: Duke Energy Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Aug 07
Duke Energy Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
May 08Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Feb 16Recent updates
Duke Energy: One For The Investment Watchlist
Sep 24Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Sep 06
Results: Duke Energy Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Aug 07Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.07
Aug 04Duke Energy Corporation's (NYSE:DUK) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Jul 16Should You Be Adding Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jul 03Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
May 22Duke Energy Corporation Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
May 08Does This Valuation Of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Mar 27Duke Energy: Why I Own It During Volatile Markets
Mar 18Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Mar 15Duke Energy: Reliable Income And Steady Growth
Mar 11Duke Energy: Murky Outlook Warrants Caution
Feb 20Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Feb 16Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK)
Feb 10Should You Be Adding Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jan 27Duke Energy: A 3.9% Dividend Yield From This Electric Utility
Dec 23Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Dec 16Returns On Capital At Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Have Hit The Brakes
Nov 18If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Presents An Opportunity
Oct 21Duke Energy: A Lot Of Power But No Juice
Oct 11Think Twice: The Real Cost Of Duke's 3.7% Dividend Yield
Aug 16Duke Energy: A Strong Q2, But Shares Near Fair Value
Aug 08Duke Energy: AI Upside In A Solid Utility
May 31Duke Energy: This Blue-Chip Utility Is Worth Another Look
May 08Duke Energy: Well-Positioned For Both Near And Long Term
Mar 28Duke Energy: Strong Long-Term Potential Despite Macro Headwinds
Feb 11Duke Energy: Watch This 4%-Yielding Dividend Stock
Jan 17Increasing Debt Will Pressure Duke Energy's Valuation
Dec 12Holding Duke Energy For Dividend Cash Flow, As Revenue Improves Modestly
Nov 23Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2027 | 34,214 | 5,710 | N/A | 13,170 | 11 |
| 12/31/2026 | 32,984 | 5,292 | N/A | 12,568 | 12 |
| 12/31/2025 | 31,873 | 4,935 | N/A | 11,526 | 12 |
| 6/30/2025 | 30,848 | 4,730 | -563 | 11,941 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 30,512 | 4,644 | -189 | 12,031 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 29,934 | 4,392 | 48 | 12,328 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 29,751 | 4,331 | -965 | 11,520 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 29,591 | 4,493 | -1,023 | 11,520 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 28,997 | 4,317 | -1,797 | 10,869 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 28,602 | 4,190 | -2,726 | 9,878 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 28,750 | 3,699 | -4,481 | 8,048 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 28,598 | 3,715 | -6,838 | 5,677 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 28,584 | 3,906 | -6,347 | 5,615 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 28,319 | 3,767 | -5,440 | 5,927 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 26,759 | 3,998 | -4,523 | 6,251 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 25,868 | 3,983 | -1,744 | 8,452 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 25,062 | 3,823 | -2,054 | 7,997 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 24,201 | 3,943 | -1,425 | 8,290 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 24,221 | 2,983 | -271 | 9,317 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 23,991 | 2,883 | -68 | 9,372 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 23,654 | 1,315 | 100 | 9,390 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 22,951 | 1,276 | -1,051 | 8,856 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 23,773 | 2,011 | -1,108 | 9,338 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 23,992 | 2,058 | -2,250 | 8,510 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 24,444 | 3,707 | -2,894 | 8,524 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 24,658 | 3,694 | -2,913 | 8,209 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 24,686 | 3,484 | -3,565 | 7,156 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 24,374 | 3,238 | -3,539 | 6,940 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 24,144 | 2,921 | N/A | 7,034 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 24,116 | 2,642 | N/A | 7,186 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 24,118 | 2,902 | N/A | 7,313 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 23,865 | 2,779 | N/A | 7,126 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 23,686 | 2,963 | N/A | 6,769 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 23,189 | 3,059 | N/A | 6,624 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 22,977 | 2,729 | N/A | 6,184 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 23,071 | 2,773 | N/A | 6,392 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 22,733 | 2,712 | N/A | 6,381 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 22,381 | 2,567 | N/A | 6,863 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 21,027 | 2,527 | N/A | 6,891 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 20,932 | 2,464 | N/A | 7,022 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 21,296 | 2,438 | N/A | 6,918 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 21,975 | 2,640 | N/A | 6,700 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 23,306 | 2,402 | N/A | 6,815 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 23,226 | 2,354 | N/A | 6,846 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 23,296 | 2,474 | N/A | 6,653 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 22,011 | 2,529 | N/A | 6,586 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: DUK's forecast earnings growth (7.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).
Earnings vs Market: DUK's earnings (7.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.4% per year).
High Growth Earnings: DUK's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: DUK's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: DUK's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: DUK's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (10.1%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/09 21:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Duke Energy Corporation is covered by 36 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| Nathan Judge | Atlantic Equities LLP |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |