4,955 Duke Energy Corporation $DUK Shares Sold by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. reduced its position in Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) by 4.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 96,015 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 4,955 shares during the quarter. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Duke Energy were worth $10,947,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Livelsberger Financial Advisory bought a new stake in Duke Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Compass Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Duke Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. IAG Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Duke Energy by 154.6% in the 1st quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 275 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 167 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in Duke Energy in the 1st quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Dynamic Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new position in Duke Energy in the 1st quarter valued at $38,000. 65.31% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Duke Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Duke Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Duke Energy was highlighted among five high-yield companies that raised their dividend payouts in 2026. Continued dividend growth reinforces the stock’s appeal to income-focused investors and signals confidence in future cash flow. 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Raised Their Payouts in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: The company plans to seek a large-load tariff in South Carolina, potentially allowing it to better recover infrastructure costs from major electricity users such as data centers and industrial customers. The move could improve revenue visibility and support investment in grid capacity. Duke Energy to Seek Large Load Tariff for South Carolina
• Positive Sentiment: Duke Energy completed a 74.9-megawatt solar project in Florida, adding regulated renewable capacity and supporting its clean-energy transition. The project may contribute to long-term rate-base growth, although near-term earnings impact is likely limited. Duke Energy Completes Solar Project in Florida
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect earnings growth and see conditions that could support a beat in Duke Energy’s upcoming report, providing a near-term catalyst for the shares. Duke Energy Earnings Expected to Grow
• Positive Sentiment: Compared with Constellation Energy, Duke Energy offers a higher dividend yield, lower valuation and lower volatility, characteristics that may attract investors seeking defensive exposure rather than maximum growth. CEG vs. DUK
• Neutral Sentiment: Local reports described outages after vehicle accidents damaged utility equipment. These incidents are operationally routine and appear unlikely to materially affect Duke Energy’s investment outlook, though restoration costs and customer dissatisfaction remain risks. Duke Energy Reports Outages
• Neutral Sentiment: A contractor was hospitalized after an incident at Oxford Dam, creating a potential safety and liability issue but no reported material financial impact. Duke Energy Contractor Hospitalized
• Negative Sentiment: A report questioned Duke Energy’s North Carolina electricity-demand forecast. If projected demand growth is overstated, expected rate-base expansion and infrastructure returns could be less compelling. A disputed customer bill also adds limited reputational risk. Report Questions Duke Energy Demand Forecast

Duke Energy Price Performance

DUK stock opened at $127.39 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.43. Duke Energy Corporation has a one year low of $112.40 and a one year high of $134.49. The stock has a market cap of $99.33 billion, a PE ratio of 19.13, a P/E/G ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 0.33. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $119.11 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $124.26.

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The utilities provider reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.13. Duke Energy had a net margin of 15.78% and a return on equity of 9.78%. The firm had revenue of $7.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.66 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.25 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Duke Energy Corporation will post 6.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Duke Energy Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be given a dividend of $1.0850 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $4.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. Duke Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.17%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Duke Energy in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and set a $121.00 target price on shares of Duke Energy in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Mizuho set a $136.00 target price on Duke Energy in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Scotiabank decreased their target price on Duke Energy from $146.00 to $131.00 in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, HSBC began coverage on Duke Energy in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued a “hold” rating and a $123.00 price target on the stock. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Duke Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.19.

Duke Energy Company Profile

Duke Energy Corporation is an energy holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas utility services in the United States. Its electric utilities generate, transmit, distribute and sell electricity to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers. The company’s generation portfolio includes nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and renewable energy resources.

Duke Energy serves customers primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.