Duke Energy Corporation
DUKUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Jul 16, 2026
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Daily timeframeDuke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. At a $96.93B market cap, Duke Energy Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I).
Market Cap
$96.93B
Beta
0.37
P/E (TTM)
19.46
P/E (Fwd)
17.34
EPS (TTM)
$6.39
EPS (Fwd)
$7.17
ROE
9.7%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$2.14B
Total Debt
$91.21B
Free CF
-$2.25B
52W Change
5.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $2.14B in cash, though total debt stands at $91.21B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$2.25B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.7% 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. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. 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.