Duke Energy (DUK) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.065 per Share

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is included among the 10 High Yield Utility Stocks to Buy in 2026.

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) engages in the distribution of natural gas and energy-related services. The company owns and operates a diverse mix of regulated power plants – including hydro, coal, nuclear, natural gas, solar, and battery storage.

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) reiterated its commitment to shareholders by announcing a quarterly dividend of $1.065 per share on January 6. The dividend is payable on March 16 to all shareholders as of the February 13 record. The utility generates very stable cash flows backed by government-regulated rate structures, allowing it to pay distributions to its investors for 99 consecutive years. As of the writing of this piece, DUK boasts an annual dividend yield of 3.54%.

On January 23, RBC Capital analyst Stephen D’Ambrisi lowered the firm’s price target on Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) from $143 to $140, but maintained a ‘Sector Perform’ rating on the shares. The revised target, which still indicates an upside of over 16% from the current levels, comes as part of the analyst firm’s broader research note previewing Q4 2025 earnings in the utilities sector.

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