Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Duke Energy (DUK) closed the most recent trading day at $117.60, moving -1.94% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.02% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.33%. Coming into today, shares of the electric utility had gained 2.57% in the past month. In that same time, the Utilities sector gained 1.54%, while the S&P 500 gained 4.93%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Duke Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 5, 2025. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.25, signifying a 5.93% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $7.4 billion, indicating a 3.23% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.32 per share and a revenue of $31.81 billion, indicating changes of +7.12% and +4.78%, respectively, from the former year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Duke Energy should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Duke Energy presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In terms of valuation, Duke Energy is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.97. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.46. Also, we should mention that DUK has a PEG ratio of 3. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Utility - Electric Power industry stood at 2.62 at the close of the market yesterday. The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 56, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries. The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions. Should You Invest in Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)?Before you invest in Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), want to know the best stocks to buy for the next 30 days? Check out Zacks Investment Research for our free report on the 7 best stocks to buy.Zacks Investment Research has been committed to providing investors with tools and independent research since 1978. For more than a quarter century, the Zacks Rank stock-rating system has more than doubled the S&P 500 with an average gain of +24.08% per year. (These returns cover a period from January 1, 1988 through May 6, 2024.)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