Duke Energy Corporation
DUKUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeDuke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The $97.45B market capitalization puts DUK squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I).
Market Cap
$97.45B
Beta
0.34
P/E (TTM)
18.82
P/E (Fwd)
17.43
EPS (TTM)
$6.64
EPS (Fwd)
$7.17
ROE
9.9%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$673.0M
Total Debt
$92.21B
Free CF
-$4.48B
52W Change
-2.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DUK stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, DUK finished 1.29% below its 150-day moving average ($123.06) and 0.87% below its 200-day moving average ($122.54). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DUK overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, DUK's RSI(14) was 84.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Duke Energy Corporation carries $92.21B in total debt against $673.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 137.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$4.48B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.9% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $24.62B (2021) to $32.24B (2025), reflecting a 31% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Duke Energy Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Duke Energy Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing DUK.