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Duke Energy Corporation
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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Duke Energy Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 12 unique analysts
(13 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$136.58
3.61% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest DUK Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI Group
HoldDowngrades
$143.00 $139.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$115.00 $135.00
Pei Hwa Ho
DBS
HoldMaintains
$135.00
Shelby Tucker
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$143.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$146.00
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$131.00 $130.00
Alex Kania
BTIG
BuyMaintains
$141.00
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$141.00 $142.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$136.00
Stephen D'Ambrisi
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$143.00 $140.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$126.00 $115.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$135.00 $127.00
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
HoldReiterates
$125.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for DUK?

The analyst consensus rating for DUK is "Buy" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for DUK?

The average 12-month price target for DUK is $136.58, representing an upside of 3.6% from the current price of $131.82.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.