Does Duke Energy Pay Dividends?
Duke Energy Corporation · DUK · updated
Key facts: Duke Energy dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Duke Energy (DUK) pays a dividend of $1.09 per share every quarter, $4.34 a year, a 3.57% yield at its share price of $121.47.
- Duke Energy (DUK) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Duke Energy (DUK), $1.09 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 13, 2026 and is paid on Nov 27, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 12, 2026.
- Duke Energy (DUK) has paid a dividend since at least 1983; SmarterDividends' records hold 174 of its dividend payments.
- Duke Energy (DUK) has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Duke Energy (DUK), 1.9% to $1.09 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
- At $4.34 a year per share, 100 shares of DUK pay $434.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Duke Energy (DUK) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 64% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Duke Energy Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-duke-energy-pay-dividends
How much does Duke Energy pay?
Duke Energy (DUK) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.09 per share. That is $4.34 per share a year, a 3.57% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $434.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $357.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | $1.09 | +1.9% |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | $1.07 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $1.07 | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $1.07 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $1.07 | +1.9% |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $1.05 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | $1.05 | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $1.05 | — |
When does Duke Energy pay dividends?
Duke Energy (DUK) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 13, 2026 and is paid on Nov 27, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The DUK ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Duke Energy's dividend history
Duke Energy (DUK) has paid a dividend since at least 1983, and SmarterDividends' records hold 174 payments. It has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 1.9%, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full DUK dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Duke Energy pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Duke Energy (DUK) pays a dividend of $1.09 per share every quarter, $4.34 a year, a 3.57% yield at its share price of $121.47.
How much is Duke Energy's dividend?
Duke Energy (DUK) pays $1.09 per share each payment, $4.34 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $4.28 per share in total.
How often does Duke Energy pay dividends?
Duke Energy (DUK) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Duke Energy's next dividend?
The next dividend from Duke Energy (DUK), $1.09 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 13, 2026 and is paid on Nov 27, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 12, 2026.
What is Duke Energy's dividend yield?
3.57% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.34 a year in dividends divided by the $121.47 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of DUK pay?
About $434.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $108.50, at Duke Energy's current dividend rate.
Has Duke Energy ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Duke Energy's dividend since 1983. It has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years.
How long has Duke Energy paid dividends?
Since at least 1983, the start of Duke Energy's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 174 payments.
When do I need to buy DUK to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 12, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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