Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per common share payable June 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at close of business on May 15, 2026.

The company also declared a Series A preferred dividend of $359.375 per share (equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share) with the same record and payment dates. Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years.

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• Common dividend of $1.065 per share payable June 16, 2026
• Preferred dividend of $359.375 per share (equivalent $0.359375 per depositary share)
• Record date set for May 15, 2026 for both dividends
• 100-year dividend streak on common stock

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7, 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 June 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.

The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share payable on June 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 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 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

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FAQ

What dividend did Duke Energy (DUK) declare for common shareholders on May 7, 2026?

Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per common share. According to Duke Energy, the dividend is payable June 16, 2026 to holders of record May 15, 2026.

When will Duke Energy (DUK) pay the Series A preferred dividend and what is the amount?

The Series A preferred dividend of $359.375 per share is payable June 16, 2026. According to Duke Energy, the record date for the preferred dividend is May 15, 2026.

Who is eligible to receive Duke Energy (DUK) dividends declared May 7, 2026?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026 are eligible for the June 16, 2026 payment. According to Duke Energy, both common and Series A preferred shares share the same record date.

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

Duke Energy has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years. According to Duke Energy, this reflects the company’s long history of returning capital to shareholders.