Fintel reports that on October 3, 2025, Scotiabank upgraded their outlook for Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 8.80% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for Duke Energy is $132.27/share. The forecasts range from a low of $112.11 to a high of $149.10. The average price target represents an increase of 8.80% from its latest reported closing price of $121.57 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Duke Energy is 29,090MM, a decrease of 5.70%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 6.41.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 3,238 funds or institutions reporting positions in Duke Energy. This is an increase of 32 owner(s) or 1.00% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to DUK is 0.39%, an increase of 6.71%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.86% to 639,255K shares. 
The put/call ratio of DUK is 0.58, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 24,991K shares representing 3.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 24,368K shares , representing an increase of 2.49%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DUK by 11.48% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 22,063K shares representing 2.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 21,563K shares , representing an increase of 2.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DUK by 12.06% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 18,684K shares representing 2.40% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,365K shares , representing an increase of 1.71%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DUK by 53.48% over the last quarter.
Laurel Wealth Advisors holds 17,669K shares representing 2.27% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 153K shares , representing an increase of 99.13%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DUK by 26.71% over the last quarter.
Massachusetts Financial Services holds 17,175K shares representing 2.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,108K shares , representing a decrease of 5.43%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DUK by 86.78% over the last quarter.
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