Duke Energy Corporation (Holdin (DUK) is currently trading at $124.97. Based on 18 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $138.72, implying a 11.0% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

DUK

Duke Energy Corporation (Holdin

UtilitiesOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$124.97

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$135.00$143.00
Current $124.97
Median: $139.00Mean: $139.44Current: $124.97

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Truist SecuritiesMay 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $142.00 → $137.00

  • JP MorganMay 13, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $139.00 → $136.00

  • MizuhoMay 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $130.00 → $139.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $142.00 → $141.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $142.00

  • BMO CapitalApr 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $136.00 → $143.00

  • BarclaysApr 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $127.00 → $143.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupMar 5, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $143.00 → $139.00

  • Wells FargoMar 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $115.00 → $135.00

  • Wells FargoJan 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $126.00 → $115.00

  • BarclaysJan 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $135.00 → $127.00

  • UBSDec 17, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $135.00 → $126.00

  • JP MorganDec 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $136.00 → $126.00

  • Wells FargoOct 28, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $126.00

  • MizuhoOct 27, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $132.00 → $140.00

  • Morgan StanleyOct 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $127.00 → $136.00

  • BarclaysOct 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $131.00 → $135.00

  • BMO CapitalOct 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $132.00 → $135.00

  • UBSOct 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $131.00 → $137.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupOct 7, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $143.00

  • ScotiabankOct 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $128.00 → $137.00

  • JefferiesSep 26, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $141.00 → $134.00

  • Morgan StanleySep 25, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $129.00 → $127.00

  • JP MorganAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $127.00 → $131.00

  • BarclaysAug 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $122.00 → $131.00

  • ScotiabankAug 6, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $120.00 → $128.00

  • BMO CapitalAug 6, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $131.00 → $132.00

  • JP MorganJul 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $122.00 → $127.00

  • UBSJul 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $124.00 → $127.00

  • BarclaysJul 1, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $123.00 → $122.00

  • Goldman SachsJun 25, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $125.00 → $132.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 18, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $125.00 → $124.00

  • Raymond JamesJun 13, 2025

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • UBSJun 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $126.00 → $127.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 22, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $126.00 → $125.00

  • BMO CapitalMay 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $123.00 → $131.00

  • CitigroupMay 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $130.00 → $142.00

  • Wells FargoMay 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $127.00 → $138.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 23, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $128.00 → $126.00

  • BMO CapitalApr 10, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $128.00 → $123.00

  • BarclaysApr 8, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $111.00 → $123.00

  • UBSMar 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $123.00 → $127.00

  • Morgan StanleyMar 20, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $123.00 → $128.00

  • JP MorganMar 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $114.00 → $121.00

  • BMO CapitalMar 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $123.00 → $128.00

  • GuggenheimMar 5, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $132.00 → $135.00

  • JefferiesFeb 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $129.00 → $132.00

  • BMO CapitalFeb 18, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $124.00 → $123.00

  • BMO CapitalFeb 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $119.00 → $124.00

  • ScotiabankDec 12, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $113.00 → $120.00

  • Morgan StanleyNov 22, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $122.00 → $118.00

  • KeybancOct 22, 2024

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • MizuhoOct 15, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $116.00 → $121.00

  • BarclaysOct 1, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $102.00 → $118.00

  • KeybancSep 30, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $121.00 → $125.00

  • Morgan StanleySep 25, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $114.00 → $120.00

  • JefferiesSep 19, 2024

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $138.00

  • BMO CapitalSep 18, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $120.00 → $126.00

  • KeybancSep 16, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $117.00 → $121.00

  • B of A SecuritiesAug 29, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $116.00 → $118.00

  • RBC CapitalAug 29, 2024

    PT action: Maintains

    $135.00 → $135.00

  • ScotiabankAug 20, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $104.00 → $113.00

  • Morgan StanleyAug 15, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $99.00 → $114.00

  • KeybancAug 14, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $114.00 → $117.00

  • Goldman SachsAug 12, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $102.00 → $113.00

  • JP MorganAug 12, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $111.00 → $120.00

  • ScotiabankAug 7, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $94.00 → $104.00

  • BMO CapitalAug 7, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $114.00 → $120.00

  • Wells FargoAug 7, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $110.00 → $122.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupAug 7, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $108.00 → $115.00

  • KeybancJul 22, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $112.00 → $114.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 16, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $109.00 → $112.00

  • BarclaysJul 11, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $99.00 → $102.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 11, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $110.00 → $109.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 24, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $103.00 → $98.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 28, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $103.00

  • BMO CapitalMay 20, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $108.00 → $110.00

  • KeybancMay 20, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $107.00 → $112.00

  • BMO CapitalMay 8, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $104.00 → $108.00

  • ScotiabankApr 22, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $101.00 → $94.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$138.72

Based on 18 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (10)Hold (13)Sell (0)

Upside

+11.00%

Market Cap

$97.43B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Aug 4, 2026D-69
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.23
Forward P/E17.43
P/B Ratio1.82
Dividend Yield3.39%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.66%
Operating Margin25.51%
Debt to Equity161.50
Beta (Volatility)0.40
52 Week Range$113.39 - $134.49
LowCurrent: $124.97High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/11/2026RENJEL LOUIS EOfficerSale at price 125.15 per share.3,500
5/8/2026SIDERIS HARRY K.Chief Executive OfficerSale at price 124.37 per share.20,000
3/2/2026GHARTEY-TAGOE KODWOOfficerSale at price 131.54 - 132.06 per share.18,246
3/2/2026REPKO REGIS TOfficerSale at price 131.00 per share.663
2/24/2026REPKO REGIS TOfficerSale at price 127.86 per share.962
2/23/2026SAVOY BRIAN D.Chief Financial OfficerSale at price 127.49 - 128.23 per share.12,000
2/20/2026REPKO REGIS TOfficerSale at price 127.18 per share.4,376
2/12/2026RENJEL LOUIS EOfficerSale at price 127.67 per share.6,800
11/19/2025GLENN ROBERT ALEXANDEROfficerSale at price 123.80 per share.8,200
11/18/2025RENJEL LOUIS EOfficerSale at price 125.65 per share.800

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for DUK?

A. The current target price for Duke Energy Corporation (Holdin is $138.72, which implies a 11.0% upside from the current price of $124.97. This is based on the consensus of 18 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for DUK?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying DUK stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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