Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) declared a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $1.065 per share, payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 13, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share (equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share), payable on the same dates.

Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years. The release reiterates the company serves 8.6 million electric customers and 1.7 million natural gas customers, and owns 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity while investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation.

Positive

• Common dividend declared: $1.065 per share
• Preferred dividend declared: $359.375 per share (equiv. $0.359375 per depositary share)
• 100 consecutive years of common-stock dividend payments

Negative

• Dividend payable on March 16, 2026 creates a near-term company cash outflow
• Shareholders of record must be on Feb. 13, 2026 to receive the dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share. This dividend is payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 13, 2026.

The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 13, 2026. This is equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share.

Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

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FAQ

What dividend did Duke Energy (DUK) declare for common stock on Jan. 6, 2026?

Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per common share, payable March 16, 2026.

When is the record date for Duke Energy's (DUK) March 16, 2026 dividend payment?

The record date is the close of business on Feb. 13, 2026.

How much is Duke Energy's (DUK) Series A preferred dividend and its depositary-share equivalent?

The Series A preferred dividend is $359.375 per preferred share, equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share, payable March 16, 2026.

How long has Duke Energy (DUK) paid a cash dividend on common stock?

Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years.

Which Duke Energy (DUK) customers and capacity figures were noted in the Jan. 6, 2026 release?

The release states Duke Energy serves 8.6 million electric and 1.7 million natural gas customers and owns 55,100 megawatts of capacity.