Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) director awarded 1,602 deferred stock unit deferrals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy Corp director William E. Webster Jr. received a grant of 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals on May 7, 2026. These units reference a price of $124.87 per unit and each unit converts into one share of Duke Energy common stock.

The units are generally payable when the director’s service ends, so this is a deferred, compensation-related award rather than an open‑market purchase. After this grant, Webster holds a total of 19,708 restricted stock unit deferrals linked to Duke Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Webster William E. Jr.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	1,602	$124.87	$200K

Holdings After Transaction: Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals — 19,708 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service. Expiration date not applicable.

Key Figures

RSU deferrals granted: 1,602 units Reference price per unit: $124.87 per unit Holdings after transaction: 19,708 units +1 more

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RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals granted on May 7, 2026

Reference price per unit $124.87 per unit Price associated with the May 7, 2026 RSU deferral grant

Holdings after transaction 19,708 units Total Director Savings Plan RSU deferrals following the grant

Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each RSU deferral converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals, Restricted Stock Unit, Common Stock, deferred compensation

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Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals financial

"Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals granted as deferred equity compensation"

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Restricted Stock Unit deferrals convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis"

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.

Common Stock financial

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

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

deferred compensation financial

"These units represent deferred compensation generally payable upon termination of service"

Deferred compensation is pay that employees or executives have earned now but will receive at a later date, such as delayed bonuses, retirement benefits, or stock grants. It matters to investors because it creates future obligations and shapes incentives—like a promise to pay later that can affect a company’s reported profits, cash needs and potential stock dilution—so it helps signal how a business manages costs and retains key people.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Webster William E. Jr.

(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)
05/07/2026

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)	05/07/2026		A		1,602		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	1,602	$124.87	19,708	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.

Remarks:

	/s/David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for William E. Webster, Jr.	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for William E. Webster Jr.?

Duke Energy reported that director William E. Webster Jr. received 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals as a compensation-related grant. Each unit is tied to Duke Energy common stock and is generally payable when his board service terminates, rather than being bought on the open market.

How many restricted stock unit deferrals did the Duke Energy director receive and at what reference price?

The director received 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals at a reference price of $124.87 per unit. These units are derivative awards that convert into Duke Energy common shares on a one-for-one basis, reflecting deferred equity compensation instead of a cash payment today.

When do the Duke Energy director’s restricted stock unit deferrals become payable?

The filing states the restricted stock unit deferrals are generally payable upon the reporting person’s termination of service. This means the director typically receives Duke Energy common stock after leaving the board, aligning compensation with long-term company performance and deferring delivery until service ends.

How many Duke Energy-related restricted stock unit deferrals does the director hold after this Form 4?

Following this grant, the director holds 19,708 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals tied to Duke Energy common stock. This total reflects his accumulated deferred equity awards, showing a sizable ongoing exposure to the company’s share performance through long-term, service-linked compensation arrangements.

Do the Duke Energy restricted stock unit deferrals have an expiration date?

The filing notes that the expiration date is not applicable for these restricted stock unit deferrals. Instead of expiring like typical stock options, the units remain outstanding and are generally settled in Duke Energy common stock when the director’s board service terminates, providing long-term deferred compensation.