Duke Energy director granted 266 deferred stock units

Kesner Idalene Fay reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kesner Idalene Fay reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Duke Energy director Idalene Fay Kesner reported a routine equity compensation transaction. On July 2, 2026, she received 266 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals, each tied to Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis at a reference value of $129.60 per unit.

These units are generally payable upon her termination of service and are held directly. After this award and an adjustment to include previously omitted units, her aggregate Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit holdings total 15,191 units, all representing deferred rights to receive common shares rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 266 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Kesner Idalene Fay

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	266	$129.60	$34K

Holdings After Transaction: Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals — 15,191 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. F2. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.
3. F3. Expiration date not applicable.
4. F4. The amount reported in Column 9 also includes Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Units that were acquired and reported on the reporting person's prior Form 4 but were inadvertently omitted from the aggregate holdings amount reported in that filing.

Key Figures

RSU deferrals granted: 266 units Per-unit reference value: $129.60 per unit Total RSU deferral holdings: 15,191 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSU deferrals granted 266 units Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals on July 2, 2026

Per-unit reference value $129.60 per unit Value used for reporting the 266 RSU deferrals

Total RSU deferral holdings 15,191 units Aggregate Director Savings Plan restricted stock units after update

Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Director Savings Plan, Restricted Stock Unit, Form 4, termination of service, +1 more

5 terms

Director Savings Plan financial

"The amount reported in Column 9 also includes Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

Form 4 regulatory

"were acquired and reported on the reporting person's prior Form 4"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

termination of service financial

"Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service."

1-for-1 basis financial

"Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis."

FAQ

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What did Duke Energy (DUK) director Idalene Fay Kesner report on this Form 4?

Idalene Fay Kesner reported receiving 266 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals. These units are a form of deferred equity compensation linked 1-for-1 to Duke Energy common stock and are not an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many restricted stock unit deferrals does Idalene Fay Kesner now hold at Duke Energy (DUK)?

Following the latest grant and a correction for previously omitted units, Idalene Fay Kesner’s aggregate Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit holdings total 15,191 units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Duke Energy common stock in the future.

What is the value reference for the 266 restricted stock unit deferrals reported for Duke Energy (DUK)?

The 266 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals were reported at a reference price of $129.60 per unit. This value is used for reporting purposes and reflects the per-unit value associated with the equity compensation on the transaction date.

When will the reported Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals generally be paid?

The Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals are generally payable upon the reporting person’s termination of service. This means Kesner typically receives the underlying Duke Energy common stock only after her board service ends, consistent with deferred compensation design.

Are the Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals an open-market transaction?

No. The 266 units reported are a grant or award of Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals, not an open-market purchase or sale. They represent deferred compensation rights rather than cash-based trading activity in Duke Energy’s common stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kesner Idalene Fay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 S. TRYON STREET

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Duke Energy CORP [ DUK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	(1)	07/02/2026		A		266		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	266	$129.6	15,191(4)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.

3. Expiration date not applicable.

4. The amount reported in Column 9 also includes Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Units that were acquired and reported on the reporting person's prior Form 4 but were inadvertently omitted from the aggregate holdings amount reported in that filing.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Idalene F. Kesner	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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