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DUKU

Duke Energy Corporation

DUKU

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · Stock · annual payer

$49.25

Undervalued · +110% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.71%

Annual Dividend

$4.26

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Annual

Key facts about DUKU's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) has a forward dividend yield of 1.71%, based on an annual dividend of $4.26 per share and a share price of $49.25.
  • DUKU has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DUKU's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.84 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DUKU is $103.24 per share, 110% above the $49.25 share price, so DUKU screens as undervalued.
  • Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) pays its dividend annual, once a year.
  • Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 1 payments on record since 2026. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) yields 1.71% ($4.26 a year per share).

Is DUKU a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.71% ($4.26/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.71%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$4.26
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.34
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$47.47 – $51.32
Dividend Safety
—
Ever Cut?
No

DUKU dividend raises and cuts

Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 1 payments on record since 2026. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

DUKU ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →DUKU dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUKU a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.71% ($4.26/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is DUKU undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DUKU's fair value is about $103.24 versus a $49.25 share price — so it looks undervalued (+110% vs. fair value).

What is DUKU's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DUKU is about $103.24 per share, roughly 110% above the current $49.25 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DUKU a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DUKU screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Duke Energy Corporation (DUKU) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.71% ($4.26/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Does DUKU pay a dividend?

Yes. Duke Energy Corporation pays a annual dividend of about $4.26 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.71%.

What is DUKU's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKU's forward dividend yield is 1.71%, based on a $4.26 annual dividend and a $49.25 share price.

What is DUKU's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKU pays $4.26 per share per year, distributed on a annual basis.

How many years has DUKU grown its dividend?

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

When is the next DUKU ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DUKU's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.84 per share.