DUK

Over the past six months, Duke Energy reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing estimates and reaffirming full-year guidance. The company announced a public offering of 35 million Equity Units totaling $1.75 billion. In October 2026, Duke Energy reached a settlement with North Carolina regulators to shield customers from data-center costs by requiring large-load customers to pay upfront grid-connection costs. Various analyst firms adjusted their ratings and price targets for DUK between July and September 2026, with some reductions and some upgrades. Duke Energy Florida was involved in power restoration efforts following Hurricane Isaias, with strategic grid improvements reportedly delivering customer benefits. As of October 10, 2026, DUK's stock price decreased by 2.40% in the past month, 7.05% over the past three months, and 8.09% over the last 12 months, trading near its 52-week low in late September 2026. In February 2026, the NC Court of Appeals ruled that the North Carolina Utilities Commission improperly approved some of Duke Energy's increased fuel rates, as the company had charged customers for fuel costs from two years prior, exceeding the one-year recovery limit by state law, though customers would not receive refunds.