Duke Energy reports first-quarter 2026 financial results

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) posted first-quarter 2026 financial results and will host an investor presentation on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET with CEO Harry Sideris and CFO Brian Savoy.

The webcast is available via duke-energy.com/investors; a recording will be posted by May 6. Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electric customers, 1.6 million natural gas customers, and owns 55,700 megawatts of capacity.

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In the May 5 session, DUK gained 0.10%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement directs investors to Duke Energy’s first-quarter 2026 financial results and accomp...

Analysis

This announcement directs investors to Duke Energy’s first-quarter 2026 financial results and accompanying investor presentation, continuing a well-established earnings communication pattern. The company highlights a large regulated footprint of 8.7 million electric and 1.6 million gas customers and 55,700 MW of capacity, underpinned by an ongoing energy modernization strategy. In context of prior filings and an active $4 billion PremierNotes shelf, investors may focus on earnings quality, capital investment pace, and balance sheet trajectory in upcoming quarters.

Key Figures

Current share price: $127.45 Price change 24h: -0.89% Electric customers: 8.7 million +5 more

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Current share price $127.45 Pre-news price for DUK

Price change 24h -0.89% Session prior to this earnings release link

Electric customers 8.7 million Electric utilities served across six states

Energy capacity 55,700 megawatts Owned generation capacity for electric utilities

Gas customers 1.6 million Natural gas utilities in NC, SC, OH, KY

Investor call time 10 a.m. ET First-quarter 2026 results presentation

PremierNotes shelf size $4,000,000,000 Aggregate offering price under Form S-3 dated Sept 30, 2025

Max PremierNotes outstanding $2,000,000,000 Maximum net aggregate principal at any time

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 10 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 10	Q4/FY 2025 earnings	Neutral	+1.6%	Release of Q4 and full-year 2025 results with investor presentation.
Nov 07	Q3 2025 earnings	Neutral	-0.3%	Posting of Q3 2025 results and scheduled earnings call.
Aug 05	Q2 2025 earnings	Neutral	-0.1%	Q2 2025 financial results and accompanying investor presentation.
May 06	Q1 2025 earnings	Neutral	+1.8%	Q1 2025 results posted with focus on energy transition strategy.
Feb 13	Q4/FY 2024 earnings	Neutral	-2.1%	Q4 and full-year 2024 results with discussion of grid upgrades.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have historically produced relatively small, mixed price reactions, with an average move of about 0.18% in the last five tagged events.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Duke Energy has followed a consistent cadence of quarterly earnings releases, each paired with investor presentations featuring CEO Harry Sideris and CFO Brian Savoy. These updates highlight a large regulated footprint with 8.4–8.7 million electric customers, growing gas operations, and capacity increasing from 54,800 MW to 55,700 MW. Price reactions around earnings have been modest, with both positive and negative single-day moves, suggesting that today’s first-quarter 2026 results fit into an established information flow rather than a step‑change event.

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"and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity."

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its first-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.

Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial results and other business and financial updates during an investor presentation at 10 a.m. ET today.

The call can be accessed via the investors' section (duke-energy.com/investors) of Duke Energy's website or by dialing 585.542.9983 in the U.S. or 833.461.5787 outside the U.S. The confirmation code is 939851751. Please call in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A recording of the webcast will be available on the investors' section of the company's website by May 6.

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.

Media Contact: Gillian Moore
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FAQ

When is Duke Energy (DUK) presenting its first-quarter 2026 results and who will speak?

Duke Energy will present on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET with the CEO and CFO speaking. According to the company, Harry Sideris (CEO) and Brian Savoy (CFO) will discuss financial results and business updates during the investor presentation.

How can investors access Duke Energy's May 5, 2026 investor presentation for DUK?

Investors can access the presentation via duke-energy.com/investors or by phone using the provided dial‑in numbers. According to the company, U.S. and international dial‑in options and a confirmation code are provided for live participation.

When will the recording of Duke Energy's Q1 2026 webcast be available for DUK shareholders?

A recording will be available on the investor section by May 6, 2026. According to the company, the recorded webcast will be posted on duke-energy.com/investors for on‑demand access after the live presentation concludes.

What customer and capacity figures did Duke Energy (DUK) cite in its May 5, 2026 release?

Duke Energy reported serving 8.7 million electric customers and 1.6 million natural gas customers, with 55,700 MW of capacity. According to the company, those figures describe its utility footprint across multiple U.S. states.

Where can I find Duke Energy's (DUK) first-quarter 2026 financial release and related materials?

The financial release and materials are available at duke-energy.com/investors on the company website. According to the company, the investors section hosts the release, presentation details, dial‑in information, and the webcast recording when posted.