Is Duke Energy Corporation a good dividend stock?

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.37%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is DUK's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for DUK stock is currently 3.37%.

How much does DUK pay in dividends per year?

Duke Energy Corporation pays an annual dividend of $4.2600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does DUK pay dividends?

DUK stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is DUK's dividend growing?

Duke Energy Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 1.95%.

DUK Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Duke Energy Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.37% as of Jul 14, 2026. It pays $4.26 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.99% 5-year compound annual rate.

98.52B

Market cap

19.47x

Current P/E

18.73x

Forward P/E

3.37%

Dividend yield

$4.26

DUK dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for DUK — it pays out about 66% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	54.04%
Operating margin	26.57%
Pretax margin	17.65%
Net margin	15.34%
Effective tax rate	11.24%
ROA	2.54%
ROE	9.69%
D/E	1.75x
Interest coverage ratio	2.37x

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DUK valuation

P/E	19.47x
P/S	3.12x
P/B	1.95x
P/CF	8.18x
P/FCF	12.31x
P/OCF	8.18x
PEG	-32.34x
EV multiple	0.67x

About

Duke Energy Corporation, an energy provider operating across the United States with its various affiliates, structures its operations into three primary divisions: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division is responsible for generating, transmitting, distributing, and retailing electricity across the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwestern states. Its power generation relies on a diverse portfolio of fuel sources, including coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewable technologies, and nuclear energy.