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Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$112.70
+0.33 (+0.29%)
(As of 08/21/2024 ET)

Duke Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Duke Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for DUK.

Consensus Price Target

$110.85
-1.65% Downside
High Forecast$122.00
Average Forecast$110.85
Low Forecast$93.00

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Duke Energy, the average price target is $110.85. The highest price target for DUK is $122.00, while the lowest price target for DUK is $93.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.65% from the current price of $112.71.

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/23/23 to 8/22/24
1 Month Ago
7/24/23 to 7/23/24
3 Months Ago
5/25/23 to 5/24/24
1 Year Ago
8/23/22 to 8/23/23
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$110.85$102.58$101.85$100.83
Forecasted Upside-1.65% Downside4.73% Upside6.61% Upside8.84% Upside
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DUK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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DUK Price Targets by Month

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Duke Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDuke EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.47
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.65% Downside69.68% Upside8.75% Upside
News Sentiment RatingPositive News
Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/20/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$104.00 ➝ $113.00+0.26%
8/15/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$99.00 ➝ $114.00+0.68%
8/14/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$114.00 ➝ $117.00+2.41%
8/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$102.00 ➝ $113.00+0.36%
8/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$111.00 ➝ $120.00+6.86%
8/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $122.00+6.59%
8/7/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$114.00 ➝ $120.00+4.84%
8/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$108.00 ➝ $115.00+1.45%
7/11/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$99.00 ➝ $102.00-2.58%
4/11/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$96.00 ➝ $100.00+5.12%
4/5/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$89.00 ➝ $99.00+3.00%
1/10/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$101.00 ➝ $113.00+14.04%
10/9/2023Guggenheim
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 Lower Target$102.00 ➝ $93.00+6.57%
3/17/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Storozynski
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10/12/2022Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral$114.00 ➝ $94.00+4.99%

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DUK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Duke Energy is $110.85, with a high forecast of $122.00 and a low forecast of $93.00.

Should I buy or sell Duke Energy stock right now?

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Duke Energy in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DUK shares.

Does Duke Energy's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Duke Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 2.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Duke Energy?

Duke Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Do Wall Street analysts like Duke Energy more than its competitors?

Analysts like Duke Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Duke Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DUK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DUK) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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