Duke Energy Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) urged customers on Dec. 12, 2025 to take immediate steps to cut energy use and lower bills as frigid temperatures arrive next week. The company highlighted simple actions—thermostat setback, sealing leaks, changing filters, using sun gain and reversing ceiling fans—to reduce heating costs.

Customer programs include free home energy assessments, Smart $aver rebates, Power Manager/EnergyWise bill credits, and income-qualified weatherization. Duke said participants in its efficiency programs have saved more than $1 billion since 2019. Visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings for details.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced multiple Finance leadership changes effective Jan. 1, 2026 and March 1, 2026.

Cindy Lee will retire after 24 years, stepping down as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller on March 1, 2026, and serving as strategic advisor through Dec. 31, 2026. Abby Motsinger, currently vice president, investor relations, will become chief accounting officer and controller on March 1, 2026. Mike Callahan will move to senior vice president, financial planning & analysis on Jan. 1, 2026. Nick Giaimo will become senior vice president, treasurer and chief risk officer on Jan. 1, 2026. Mike Switzer will become vice president, investor relations on March 1, 2026 while retaining corporate development responsibilities. All four will continue reporting to CFO Brian Savoy.

The release notes Duke Energy serves 8.6 million electric customers and owns 55,100 MW of capacity.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced on Dec 11, 2025 that the Duke Energy Foundation will provide $500,000 in grants to support North Carolina small businesses.

Twenty nonprofit organizations will each receive $25,000 to distribute awards of up to $5,000 to individual businesses for renovations, equipment, inventory or other business needs. The Foundation has provided over $2.4 million to small business support initiatives since 2020 and is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reaffirmed participation in a U.S. Department of Energy cost-share effort that supports deployment of GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The DOE announced a $400 million grant to Tennessee Valley Authority to accelerate BWRX-300 deployment. Duke said its collaboration with TVA and GE Vernova Hitachi advances its new nuclear strategy, could strengthen grid reliability, and aligns with plans to submit an early site permit for potential SMR deployment at Belews Creek in North Carolina by year-end 2025.

The release emphasizes public-private partnerships to reduce costs and risks while supporting Duke Energy's long-term goal of reliable, affordable, carbon-free generation.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and the Duke Energy Foundation announced nearly $275,000 in surprise 'surcee' microgrants across South Carolina on Dec. 2, 2025 as part of a monthlong campaign that provided more than $600,000 to 60+ organizations fighting hunger.

Grants will support senior mobile meal programs, weekend backpack initiatives, food pantries, veteran programs and other local feeding efforts. Since 2021, the company and foundation have contributed over $2.6 million to similar partners. Resources and search tools are available at SC211.org and via text: "FOOD" to 211211.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) filed Multiyear Rate Plan requests with the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Nov. 20, 2025, seeking a combined annual revenue increase of about $1.729 billion across Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress (15% and 15.1% increases, respectively) based on a 10.95% ROE and 53% equity ratio.

The filing would raise typical 1,000 kWh residential bills in 2027 by $17.22 (DEC) and $23.11 (DEP), add storage and solar investments ($1.7B in battery storage; ~$400M in solar), and invest in grid hardening and uprates (nearly 300 MW nuclear uprates). Final rates subject to NCUC order expected late 2026.

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) announced that Katie Aittola will become senior vice president, supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Dwight Jacobs, who will retire at year-end after 23 years of service.

Aittola will lead enterprise sourcing and supply chain functions and oversee the company's real estate responsibilities, including strategic planning, transactions, and facilities management across Duke Energy's service territory. Management highlighted her experience in strategic planning and operational transformation and noted the role's importance as the company undertakes its largest generation build in history.

Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: DUK) on Nov. 7, 2025 reminded customers across North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee of tools, payment plans and assistance programs to help manage higher winter bills as colder-than-normal temperatures arrive.

Key offerings include online usage history, an Energy Advisor, appliance cost calculators, a free Equal Payment Plan (EPP) to level monthly bills, and links to assistance such as Share the Warmth and LIHEAP. Piedmont serves >1.2 million customers and directs readers to state-specific winter-bill resources and its website for program details.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) warns that the coldest air of the season is forecast to arrive early next week and shares energy-saving tips and programs to help customers lower heating bills.

Key points: customers in Duke Energy programs have seen more than $1 billion in bill savings since 2019; electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers and own 55,100 MW of capacity; natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers. Programs include free home energy assessments, Smart $aver rebates, Power Manager/EnergyWise bill credits, and income-qualified weatherization.