Duke Energy Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) filed Multiyear Rate Plan requests with the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Nov. 20, 2025, seeking a combined annual revenue increase of about $1.729 billion across Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress (15% and 15.1% increases, respectively) based on a 10.95% ROE and 53% equity ratio.

The filing would raise typical 1,000 kWh residential bills in 2027 by $17.22 (DEC) and $23.11 (DEP), add storage and solar investments ($1.7B in battery storage; ~$400M in solar), and invest in grid hardening and uprates (nearly 300 MW nuclear uprates). Final rates subject to NCUC order expected late 2026.

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) announced that Katie Aittola will become senior vice president, supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Dwight Jacobs, who will retire at year-end after 23 years of service.

Aittola will lead enterprise sourcing and supply chain functions and oversee the company's real estate responsibilities, including strategic planning, transactions, and facilities management across Duke Energy's service territory. Management highlighted her experience in strategic planning and operational transformation and noted the role's importance as the company undertakes its largest generation build in history.

Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: DUK) on Nov. 7, 2025 reminded customers across North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee of tools, payment plans and assistance programs to help manage higher winter bills as colder-than-normal temperatures arrive.

Key offerings include online usage history, an Energy Advisor, appliance cost calculators, a free Equal Payment Plan (EPP) to level monthly bills, and links to assistance such as Share the Warmth and LIHEAP. Piedmont serves >1.2 million customers and directs readers to state-specific winter-bill resources and its website for program details.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) warns that the coldest air of the season is forecast to arrive early next week and shares energy-saving tips and programs to help customers lower heating bills.

Key points: customers in Duke Energy programs have seen more than $1 billion in bill savings since 2019; electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers and own 55,100 MW of capacity; natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers. Programs include free home energy assessments, Smart $aver rebates, Power Manager/EnergyWise bill credits, and income-qualified weatherization.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) launched a monthlong South Carolina campaign beginning Nov. 6, 2025 to address hunger, providing more than $600,000 to over 60 feeding programs and culminating with surprise grants on Giving Tuesday.

The effort includes a $100,000 contribution to the One SC Fund, a volunteer event in Greenville that packaged 50,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving boxes, and $105,000 in contributions to FoodShare South Carolina, including $39,000 to Mill Village Farms. Since 2021, Duke Energy and its foundation have donated $2.6 million+ to these agencies.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced it has posted its third-quarter 2025 financial results and will host an investor presentation on Nov. 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET with CEO Harry Sideris and CFO Brian Savoy.

Investors can access the live call via the company's investors webpage or by dialing 833.470.1428 (U.S.) or 929.526.1599 (outside U.S.) using confirmation code 664572. A recording will be available on the investors page by Nov. 8, 2025.

The company serves 8.6 million electric customers, owns 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity and serves 1.7 million natural gas customers, and says it is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Duke Energy Foundation are contributing $100,000 to the One SC Fund to support food banks across South Carolina, announced Oct. 30, 2025.

The company will also launch its monthlong annual South Carolina campaign, providing over $500,000 to more than 60 feeding programs ahead of Thanksgiving, with final surprise grants on Giving Tuesday. Since 2021, Duke Energy and the Foundation have given more than $2.6 million to hunger-relief efforts. The Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support funded by shareholders.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced Loree Elswick will become president of the Duke Energy Foundation, starting Nov. 1, 2025, and will remain based in Charlotte.

Elswick has more than 20 years at Duke Energy with leadership in corporate communications, customer experience and emergency preparedness. The Foundation provides more than $30 million in annual philanthropic support, has invested over $280 million in communities during the last 10 years, and receives nearly $4 million annually in volunteer time.

The Foundation is funded by shareholders and focuses on community resilience and engagement across Duke Energy service areas.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) teams won nine awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo on Oct. 18, 2025, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, out of roughly 1,200 competitors worldwide.

The company fielded 78 competitors who previously won regional Duke Energy events. Notable results include third place overall (journeyman) for Tyler Nickols, Joshua Buckner and Tyler Manick, and first place journeyman seniors for Keith Griffin, Jay Tipton and Sandy Barnhill. Competitors were judged on speed, technique and safety in job-related events.

The release links the rodeo performance to Duke Energy's investment in a skilled workforce supporting grid improvements, faster outage response and new grid technologies such as self-healing systems.