Duke Energy (DUK) closed the most recent trading day at $119.64, moving +1.23% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.11%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.88%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the electric utility had gained 0.36% outpaced the Utilities sector's loss of 1.53% and lagged the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%.
The upcoming earnings release of Duke Energy will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on November 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.88, marking a 3.87% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $8.86 billion, up 3.74% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.72 per share and a revenue of $33.79 billion, representing changes of +6.5% and +4.81%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Duke Energy. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.01% lower. Currently, Duke Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Duke Energy is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.59. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 17.35, which means Duke Energy is trading at a premium to the group.
Investors should also note that DUK has a PEG ratio of 2.76 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. Utility - Electric Power stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.53 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 90, placing it within the top 37% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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