DUK Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
6.58%
Last Quarter
$1.81
Past Year
$6.31
Growth Past 5yrs
29.72%
Next Quarter
$1.77
Estimate Next Year
$6.65
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$143.00
12.86% Upside
Mean Price Target
$130.53
3.02% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$115.00
-9.24% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
DUK Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, DUK (NYSE: DUK) reported an actual EPS of $1.81 for the quarter ending on Nov 06, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.75, resulting in a 3.43% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 05, 2025), DUK recorded an actual EPS of $1.25 with a 5.93% surprise. See DUK's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
DUK has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 06, 2025 showing a 3.43% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 05, 2025 recorded a 5.93% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 1.81 | 1.75 | +3.43% |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 1.25 | 1.18 | +5.93% |
| May 06, 2025 | 1.76 | 1.6 | +10.00% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 1.66 | 1.65 | +0.61% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 1.62 | 1.7 | -4.71% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | 1.18 | 1.02 | +15.69% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DUK stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given DUK stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 32 analysts have given their ratings
to DUK out of which
12 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
17 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$130.53 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 3.02% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for DUK highest price target?
Analysts suggest DUK's stock price would rise to a high of $143.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for DUK over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the DUK stock price could move to $115.00.
What is the average target price for DUK?
DUK stock has an average analyst estimate of $130.53.
At its current price, how far is DUK from its average target price?
DUK shares are currently trading 3.02% above this price target.
What were DUK’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.81 versus consensus estimates of $1.75, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.62.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
DUK's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.77 and $6.65 for the whole year.
What has DUK's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 6.58% EPS growth for DUK in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 29.72% in the past five years.