Duke Energy Executive Sells 6,700 Shares Valued at $832,542

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an "Overweight" rating for Duke Energy (DUK) and raised the price target from $122.00 to $131.00 USD, a 7.38% increase. Scotiabank and BMO Capital also raised their price targets for DUK, while JP Morgan and UBS maintained a "Neutral" rating. The average target price for Duke Energy Corp is $129.94, indicating an upside of 3.36% from the current price of $125.71.

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) has received a series of upgrades from major financial institutions, indicating a positive outlook for the stock. Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella recently raised his rating to "Overweight" and increased the price target from $122.00 to $131.00 USD, a 7.38% increase. This move comes after Scotiabank and BMO Capital also raised their price targets for DUK, while JP Morgan and UBS maintained a "Neutral" rating [1].

The average target price for Duke Energy Corp is $129.94, indicating an upside of 3.36% from the current price of $125.71. Analysts have varied opinions on Duke Energy's stock, with target prices ranging from $124.00 to $142.00, and it currently holds an average rating of "Moderate Buy" [2]. The recent upgrades suggest that investors may be increasingly optimistic about the company's prospects.

Duke Energy's stock performance has been relatively stable, with a 12-month low of $105.20 and a 12-month high of $127.85. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ending August 5, 2025, were $1.25, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.29. However, the company's revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis, indicating strong operational performance [1].

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.065 per share, representing a $4.26 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This is an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $1.05. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 15th, and the dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 67.97% [1].

Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.31% of Duke Energy's stock, indicating strong interest from the investment community. Callan Family Office LLC, for instance, decreased its holdings in Duke Energy by 32.9% in the first quarter, but still owns 8,199 shares valued at $1 million. Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in DUK, with Brighton Jones LLC lifting its holdings by 11.6% during the fourth quarter [1].

The recent upgrades and positive outlook from analysts suggest that Duke Energy may be poised for further growth. However, investors should always conduct their own research and consider their risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-callan-family-office-llc-has-1-million-stock-holdings-in-duke-energy-corporation-nyseduk-2025-08-13/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/DUK/forecast/