Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) EVP granted RSUs, withholds stock for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy EVP Scott L. Batson reported equity compensation changes involving company common stock. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 4,235 shares through a grant of restricted stock units under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, at a stated price of $0.0000 per share.

The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one-third vesting each year over a three-year period beginning on February 25, 2027. On February 26, 2026, 500 shares and 245 shares were disposed of at $129.23 per share to cover taxes due upon vesting of earlier RSU awards. After these transactions, he directly owned 33,519 common shares.

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^*

Batson Scott L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 S. 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)
	EVP, Chief Pwr Grid Op Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A		4,235(1)	A	$0	34,264	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		500(2)	D	$129.23	33,764	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		245(3)	D	$129.23	33,519	D

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. The reporting owner received restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which RSU's are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. 1/3rd of the RSUs vest each year over a 3-year period beginning on February 25, 2027.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 1,203 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 859 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Scott L. Batson	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Duke Energy (DUK) EVP Scott L. Batson report on this Form 4?

Scott L. Batson reported a grant of 4,235 restricted stock units and related tax-withholding share dispositions. The RSUs convert into Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest over three years beginning February 25, 2027.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares were granted to Scott L. Batson?

He received 4,235 restricted stock units that settle in Duke Energy common stock. The RSUs were granted under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan and vest in three equal annual installments starting February 25, 2027, subject to the plan’s terms.

Why did Scott L. Batson dispose of Duke Energy (DUK) shares in this filing?

The disposals reflect shares withheld to pay taxes upon RSU vesting, not open-market sales. Specifically, 500 shares and 245 shares were withheld at $129.23 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to earlier RSU awards.

What RSU vesting schedule is disclosed for Duke Energy (DUK) in this Form 4?

The filing states that one-third of the 4,235 restricted stock units vest each year over a three-year period. Vesting begins on February 25, 2027, with each installment settled in Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Scott L. Batson own after these transactions?

Following the reported RSU grant and tax-withholding dispositions, Scott L. Batson directly owns 33,519 shares of Duke Energy common stock. These holdings reflect his position after the February 25 and February 26, 2026, transactions disclosed.