Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$118.12 -0.98 (-0.82%)

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
8

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for DUK.

Consensus Price Target

$123.87
4.87% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Duke Energy, the average price target is $123.87. 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 4.87% from the current price of $118.12.

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DUK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$123.87	$121.62	$122.23	$100.00
Forecasted Upside	4.87% Upside	5.22% Upside	12.17% Upside	5.70% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.53	2.57	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.42% Upside	24.86% Upside	17.16% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DUK News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Ross Fowler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$123.00 ➝ $127.00	+6.59%
3/20/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$123.00 ➝ $128.00	+7.04%
3/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$114.00 ➝ $121.00	+1.44%
3/11/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$123.00 ➝ $128.00	+8.06%
3/5/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$132.00 ➝ $135.00	+16.52%
2/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$129.00 ➝ $132.00	+16.66%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$113.00 ➝ $120.00	+9.47%
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%
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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%
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%

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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 Friday, March 21, 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.:

The stock is currently priced at $120.17, which is close to its 12-month high of $121.47, indicating strong market performance and potential for further appreciation.
Duke Energy Co. has a solid dividend yield of 3.48%, providing investors with a reliable income stream through quarterly dividends, which were recently declared at $1.045 per share.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Duke Energy Co., with an average price target of $123.64, suggesting that there is room for growth in the stock price.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.66 for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance and profitability.
Duke Energy Co. has a relatively low beta of 0.48, indicating that the stock is less volatile compared to the market, making it a safer investment during uncertain economic times.

Duke Energy
Bear Case

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

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, which suggests that it relies significantly on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk during economic downturns.
Despite a strong dividend yield, the payout ratio is 73.20%, indicating that a large portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which may limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Recent target price adjustments by analysts show mixed sentiments, with some lowering their expectations, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.
The current ratio of 0.67 and quick ratio of 0.44 suggest potential liquidity issues, meaning the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
With six analysts rating the stock as a hold, there may be concerns about the stock's ability to outperform the market, which could deter some investors.

DUK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Duke Energy is $123.87, with a high forecast of $135.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Duke Energy in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DUK shares.
: According to analysts, Duke Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 4.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Duke Energy has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Duke Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Duke Energy is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how DUK compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:DUK) was last updated on 3/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target