Duke Energy SVP gets 2,402 shares from vesting

Duke Energy senior vice president and chief human resources officer Olivia Cameron D. McDonald reported equity compensation activity in company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy senior vice president and chief human resources officer Olivia Cameron D. McDonald reported equity compensation activity in company stock. On February 5, 2026, she acquired 2,402 shares of common stock at $0 upon vesting of performance shares granted on February 22, 2023. On the same date, 723 shares were withheld at $123.41 per share to cover taxes due on the vesting, leaving 5,314 shares held directly. She also reported 2,636 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider McDonald Olivia Cameron D.

Role SVP, Chief Human Resources Off

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,402	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	723	$123.41	$89K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,314 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,636 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents vested performance shares related to a performance share award granted February 22, 2023, that contained performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year performance period and deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026.
2. F2. Represents shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of the performance shares.
3. F3. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

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What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Olivia Cameron D. McDonald?

Duke Energy reported that executive Olivia Cameron D. McDonald acquired 2,402 common shares from vested performance awards. These performance shares were granted February 22, 2023 and vested after meeting three-year performance requirements deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026.

Were any Duke Energy (DUK) shares sold by the executive in this Form 4?

The filing shows 723 Duke Energy shares were withheld to pay taxes on the vested performance shares at $123.41 each. This tax withholding is recorded as a disposition but is not an open-market sale initiated by the executive.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Olivia Cameron D. McDonald own after this transaction?

After these transactions, the executive beneficially owns 5,314 Duke Energy common shares directly. She also reports 2,636 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund, reflecting retirement-plan based ownership.

What are the performance shares mentioned in the Duke Energy (DUK) Form 4?

The performance shares are equity awards granted February 22, 2023, with performance-vesting requirements measured over three years. Those requirements were deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026, resulting in 2,402 Duke Energy common shares vesting to the executive.

What does transaction code A mean in the Duke Energy (DUK) Form 4?

Transaction code A in this Form 4 indicates an acquisition of Duke Energy common stock. Here, it reflects 2,402 shares received at $0 upon vesting of previously granted performance share awards, rather than a purchase on the open market.

What does the indirect 401(k) ownership mean for Duke Energy (DUK) shares?

The Form 4 reports 2,636 Duke Energy shares held indirectly “By 401(k).” This reflects the executive’s interest in an issuer stock fund within a 401(k) retirement plan, where plan holdings are reported as indirect beneficial ownership.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/09/2026 - 05:01 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McDonald Olivia Cameron D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 SOUTH TRYON STREET

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28202

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Human Resources Off

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	02/05/2026		A		2,402(1)	A	$0	6,037	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		723(2)	D	$123.41	5,314	D
Common Stock								2,636	I	By 401(k)(3)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents vested performance shares related to a performance share award granted February 22, 2023, that contained performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year performance period and deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026.

2. Represents shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of the performance shares.

3. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	/s/ David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Olivia Cameron D. McDonald	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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