Duke Energy Corporation · DUK · Next earnings

Duke Energy Corporation reports Thursday, Nov 5, 2026

DUK reports before market open with consensus EPS at $1.88 and revenue at $8.91B. Last quarter: Duke Energy Q1 2026: EPS Beat, Data-Center Load Hits 7.6 GW, Guidance Reaffirmed

Reports Before market open46 days awayDate estimated Utilities

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $1.88 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $8.91B Calendar consensus
Report date Nov 5, 2026 Thursday, date estimated
Session Before market open 46 days away

Where DUK left off: FY2026 Q1

Full report

Duke Energy Q1 2026: EPS Beat, Data-Center Load Hits 7.6 GW, Guidance Reaffirmed

EPS surprise +3.2% Reported $1.93 vs $1.87
Revenue surprise +8.8% Reported $9.18B vs $8.44B
Stock move +0.1% Event window
Subsequent drift -5.1% Up to 20 sessions

Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $6.55-$6.80 was reaffirmed, maintaining the range raised in the prior quarter. The long-term 5%-7% EPS growth target through 2030 was reiterated. Capex outlook remains increasing, consistent with the $103 billion five-year capital plan. Guidance sentiment: maintained.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Adverse outcomes in pending Carolinas rate-case settlements and potential litigation.
  • Construction and cost-overrun exposure on large gas-plant projects.
  • Financial and technology uncertainties associated with new nuclear build-out.
  • Dependence on data-center load contracts and associated tariff approvals remaining in place.
  • Potential legislative changes affecting large-load tariffs and clean-energy incentives.

Questions analysts left open

  • Timing and outcome of North Carolina and South Carolina rate cases.
  • Details of tax-credit monetization counterparties and contract terms.
  • Feasibility and financing of new nuclear construction projects.
  • Pipeline cadence and conversion timeline for ESA contracts.
  • Potential legislative changes affecting large-load tariffs and incentives.

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  2. FN2 earnings calendar analyst consensus
  3. Earnings call transcript analysis, FY2026 Q1

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