Duke Energy (DUK) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Duke Energy (DUK) closed at $118.68 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.1% move from the prior day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.53% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1%. Heading into today, shares of the electric utility had gained 1.56% over the past month, outpacing the Utilities sector's loss of 1.94% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Duke Energy in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 10, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Duke Energy to post earnings of $1.54 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 7.23%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $7.66 billion, up 4.11% from the year-ago period. For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.32 per share and a revenue of $31.83 billion, representing changes of +7.12% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Duke Energy should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook. Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.03% lower. Right now, Duke Energy possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). Looking at valuation, Duke Energy is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.51. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.32. We can also see that DUK currently has a PEG ratio of 2.55. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.53. The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 62, positioning it in the top 26% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions. Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>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