DUK files 8‑K; Q3 2025 results release furnished as Exhibit 99.1
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Duke Energy Corporation furnished a current report indicating it will issue and post a news release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished under Item 2.02.
The company notes this information is being furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liability. The filing also lists NYSE‑traded securities, including common stock (DUK) and various notes, preferred and hybrid securities.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2025
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(a Delaware corporation)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Registrant | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | |||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| due September 15, 2078 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
On November 7, 2025, Duke Energy Corporation (the "Corporation") will issue and post a news release to its website (duke-energy.com/investors) announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 News Release to be issued by Duke Energy Corporation on November 7, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | |||||||||||
| /s/ CYNTHIA S. LEE | |||||||||||
| Cynthia S. Lee | |||||||||||
| Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | |||||||||||
| Dated: | November 7, 2025 | ||||||||||
FAQ
What did Duke Energy (DUK) announce in this Form 8‑K?
Duke Energy furnished notice that it will issue and post a news release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Where can I find the Q3 2025 results release for DUK?
The news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and will be posted at duke‑energy.com/investors.
Is the Q3 2025 information considered filed or furnished?
It is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
What is the date of the report and earliest event for DUK?
The report and earliest event date is November 7, 2025.
Which DUK securities are listed on the NYSE in this filing?
Listed are Common Stock (DUK), 5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2078 (DUKB), Depositary Shares (DUK PR A), and several senior notes issues.
Which item of Form 8‑K covers the results release?
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition covers the furnished news release.