Duke Energy Reports Q4 Earnings

Electric utility posts revenue above analyst estimates

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Duke Energy Corp. reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.18 billion, or $1.50 per share, which missed Wall Street expectations. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company posted revenue of $7.94 billion in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Duke Energy expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.55 to $6.80 per share.

Why it matters

Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serving customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Its quarterly earnings and revenue performance provide insights into the overall health of the utility industry and the broader economy.

The details

Duke Energy reported a profit of $1.50 per share in the fourth quarter, missing the average estimate of $1.51 per share from six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. However, the company's revenue of $7.94 billion in the period beat the $7.64 billion expected by five analysts surveyed by Zacks.

  • Duke Energy reported its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Duke Energy Corp.

A large electric power holding company that provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

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The takeaway

Duke Energy's mixed quarterly results highlight the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing the utility industry, as it navigates shifting customer demands, regulatory environments, and technological advancements in the energy sector.