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DUKB

Duke Energy Corporation 5.625%

DUKB

Stock · quarterly payer

$20.83

Undervalued · +30% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.76%

Annual Dividend

$1.41

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DUKB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) has a forward dividend yield of 6.76%, based on an annual dividend of $1.41 per share and a share price of $20.83.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • DUKB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DUKB's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.35 per share.
  • DUKB's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKB's 6.76% yield is 21% above its five-year average yield of 5.60%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DUKB is $27.01 per share, 30% above the $20.83 share price, so DUKB screens as undervalued.
  • Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 32 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 2.3% increase to $0.352 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2019.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DUKB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DUKB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) yields 6.76% ($1.41 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is DUKB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.76% ($1.41/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.76%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.41
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-22%
52-Week Range
$19.72 – $25.26
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

DUKB dividend raises and cuts

Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 32 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 2.3% increase to $0.352 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2019.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 13, 2019Raise$0.344 → $0.352+2.3%
DUKB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →DUKB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUKB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.76% ($1.41/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is DUKB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DUKB's fair value is about $27.01 versus a $20.83 share price — so it looks undervalued (+30% vs. fair value).

Is DUKB's dividend safe?

DUKB has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DUKB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DUKB is about $27.01 per share, roughly 30% above the current $20.83 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DUKB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DUKB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% (DUKB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.76% ($1.41/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will DUKB cut its dividend?

DUKB earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DUKB pay a dividend?

Yes. Duke Energy Corporation 5.625% pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.41 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.76%.

What is DUKB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKB's forward dividend yield is 6.76%, based on a $1.41 annual dividend and a $20.83 share price.

What is DUKB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKB pays $1.41 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has DUKB grown its dividend?

DUKB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next DUKB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 14, 2026, for $0.35 per share.