Duke Energy Corp Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
6.8%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
18analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$33.8Bnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$6.71next fiscal year
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Capital Expenditure Plan (2026-2030) Annually103BTarget: $103 Billion
Signed Data Center Service Agreements Quarterly7.6Target: 7.6 GW
FFO-to-Debt Ratio Target Quarterly1,450.0%Target: 14.5% in 2026, 15% over time
Watch Items
- Data Center Load Ramp and Binding Service AgreementsTrigger: Slower-than-expected conversion of the 15.4 GW advanced discussion pipeline into binding contracts.Action: Re-evaluate long-term EPS growth projections and adjust capital allocation models.
- Debt-Servicing Costs as a Percentage of RevenueTrigger: Debt-servicing costs exceeding 11% of total revenues.Action: Assess balance sheet health, monitor interest rate trends, and review equity issuance plans.
- Regulatory Approvals and Rate Case DecisionsTrigger: Unfavorable rate decisions or lower-than-expected authorized ROEs in key jurisdictions (Carolinas, Florida).Action: Adjust capital expenditure plans and re-model rate base growth projections.
Research as of 2 Sep 2026