Duke Energy (DUK) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Duke Energy (DUK) reported $8.54 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.8%. EPS of $1.81 for the same period compares to $1.62 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.48% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.42 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.74, the EPS surprise was +4.02%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Duke Energy performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Operating Revenues- Regulated natural gas: $361 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $504.2 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.1%.Operating Revenues- Regulated electric: $8.11 billion compared to the $7.5 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.3% year over year.Operating Revenues- Nonregulated electric and other: $75 million versus $82.64 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -7.4% change.Operating Revenues- Gas Utilities and Infrastructure: $394 million versus $357.26 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +18.7% change.Operating Revenues- Electric Utilities and Infrastructure: $8.18 billion versus $8.12 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.2% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Duke Energy here>>>Shares of Duke Energy have returned -0.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double"Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks