Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$118.36 +0.87 (+0.74%)

As of 03:48 PM Eastern

Duke Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Duke Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for DUK.

Consensus Price Target

$121.62
2.75% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Duke Energy, the average price target is $121.62. The highest price target for DUK is $135.00, while the lowest price target for DUK is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.75% from the current price of $118.36.

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DUK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/3/24 to 3/3/25	1 Month Ago 2/2/24 to 2/1/25	3 Months Ago 12/4/23 to 12/3/24	1 Year Ago 3/4/23 to 3/3/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$121.62	$122.23	$121.69	$100.00
Forecasted Upside	2.75% Upside	9.00% Upside	7.09% Upside	10.06% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

DUK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DUK Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Duke Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Duke Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.54	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.18% Upside	23.57% Upside	14.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DUK News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$129.00 ➝ $132.00	+16.66%
2/3/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$119.00 ➝ $124.00	+10.58%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$113.00 ➝ $120.00	+9.47%
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$122.00 ➝ $118.00	+2.52%
10/22/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Karp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/15/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $121.00	+5.09%
10/1/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$102.00 ➝ $118.00	+1.64%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$116.00 ➝ $118.00	+4.91%
8/29/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $135.00	+20.60%
8/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$102.00 ➝ $113.00	+0.36%
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8/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$111.00 ➝ $120.00	+6.86%
8/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $122.00	+6.59%
8/7/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$108.00 ➝ $115.00	+1.45%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$102.00 ➝ $93.00	+6.57%
3/17/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Storozynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Duke Energy Stock? DUK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Duke Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Duke Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Duke Energy Co.:

Duke Energy Co. has a strong market capitalization of $90.77 billion, indicating a solid position in the energy sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
The company recently reported earnings per share of $1.66, exceeding expectations, which reflects its ability to generate profit and may lead to increased investor confidence.
With a current stock price of $117.50, Duke Energy Co. is trading within a reasonable range compared to its 1-year high of $121.25, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The firm has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.045, translating to an annual yield of 3.56%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors seeking dividends.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $121.62, indicating positive sentiment and potential for future growth in the stock price.

Duke Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Duke Energy Co. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, which may indicate financial risk as it relies more on debt financing compared to equity.
With a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.44, Duke Energy Co. may face liquidity challenges, suggesting it might struggle to cover short-term obligations.
The PEG ratio of 2.79 indicates that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent analyst downgrades, such as Morgan Stanley reducing their price target from $122.00 to $118.00, may signal concerns about the company's future performance.
The stock's beta of 0.50 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

DUK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Duke Energy is $121.62, with a high forecast of $135.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Duke Energy in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DUK shares.
: According to analysts, Duke Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 2.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Duke Energy has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Duke Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Duke Energy is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how DUK compares to other companies.

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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target