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DUK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield

DUK has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 4.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.65%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.22
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.03%
Dividend Rating 60.61%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.76%
Payout Ratio 65.1%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 10.3%
Total Return 5y: 57.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,746 M 11.1% 13.4%
EBR 24,817 M 8.53% 17.5%
ENGI 62,310 M 6.64% 18.0%
ELP 7,855 M 7.57% 14.3%
ENIC 5,547 M 6.63% 9.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 33,760 M 450% 74.6%
CIG 6,746 M 111% 70.9%
CEG 112,794 M 58.2% 100%
ENGI 62,310 M 39.2% 80.9%
NRG 30,214 M 7.99% 87.6%

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CIG
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 11.11% Yield
ENGI
Engie S.A.
 6.64% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 6.63% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.40% Yield
AEP
American Electric Power
 3.27% Yield
EIX
Edison International
 6.97% Yield

DUK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-16 Quarterly 1.065 0% 0.86%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-16 Quarterly 1.065 1.9% 0.86%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-16 Quarterly 1.045 0% 0.91%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-17 Quarterly 1.045 0% 0.92%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-16 Quarterly 1.045 0% 0.95%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-16 Quarterly 1.045 2% 0.93%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-17 Quarterly 1.025 0% 1%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-18 Quarterly 1.025 0% 1.13%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-18 Quarterly 1.025 0% 1.15%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-18 Quarterly 1.025 2% 1.13%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-16 Quarterly 1.005 0% 1.03%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-16 Quarterly 1.005 0% 1.03%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-16 Quarterly 1.005 0% 1.04%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-16 Quarterly 1.005 2% 0.92%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.985 0% 0.91%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.985 0% 1%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.985 0% 0.97%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-16 Quarterly 0.985 2.1% 0.93%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-16 Quarterly 0.965 0% 0.96%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-16 Quarterly 0.965 0% 1.04%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.965 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.965 2.1% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-16 Quarterly 0.945 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.945 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.945 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.945 1.9% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.9275 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.9275 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.9275 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.9275 4.2% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-18 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.89 4.1% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-16 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.855 3.6% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-16 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.825 3.8% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-16 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-16 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.795 1.9% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-16 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A

DUK Dividend FAQ

Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE:DUK) operates two regulated segments in the U.S. – Electric Utilities & Infrastructure (EU&I) serving ~8.6 million electric customers across the Southeast and Midwest, and Gas Utilities & Infrastructure (GU&I) delivering natural gas to ~1.7 million customers. The EU&I business generates power from a diversified mix (coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, oil, and renewables) and sells both retail and wholesale electricity, while the GU&I side manages distribution, transmission projects, renewable natural-gas (RNG) initiatives, and storage assets.

What is the Dividend Yield of DUK?

As of December 2025, DUK`s dividend yield is 3.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.22 USD by the current share price of 115.56.

Does DUK pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, DUK paid a dividend of 4.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 1.065 USD.

How often does DUK pay dividends?

DUK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DUK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

DUK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DUK for the next 4 payments are between 1.103 (+3.6%) and 1.136 (+6.7%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will DUK pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.065 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Duke Energy (DUK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DUK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Duke Energy (DUK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DUK?

DUK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.03% per year.
Weak growth: DUK's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DUK?

DUK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.76%. If you bought DUK's shares at 73.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DUK?

DUK Payout Consistency is 96.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Duke Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DUK have a good Dividend Yield?

DUK`s 3.65% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DUK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DUK is 65.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of DUK?

DUK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DUK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DUK`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Duke Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.45% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Duke Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2012-07-03 with a factor of 1:3. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.33.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 134,903,900
1986 134,970,500 +0.05%
1987 134,997,200 +0.02%
1988 135,027,900 +0.02%
1989 134,666,500 -0.27%
1990 133,933,200 -0.54%
1991 134,930,400 +0.74%
1992 135,813,800 +0.65%
1993 136,190,300 +0.28%
1994 135,204,500 -0.72%
1995 135,721,300 +0.38%
1996 155,476,000 +14.56%
1997 236,825,200 +52.32%
1998 239,434,800 +1.1%
1999 242,222,000 +1.16%
2000 245,333,100 +1.28%
2001 258,333,100 +5.3%
2002 298,999,700 +15.74%
2003 301,666,400 +0.89%
2004 312,666,400 +3.65%
2005 308,666,400 -1.28%
2006 418,999,600 +35.75%
2007 420,999,600 +0.48%
2008 422,332,900 +0.32%
2009 432,333,100 +2.37%
2010 441,833,100 +2.2%
2011 444,333,100 +0.57%
2012 575,000,000 +29.41%
2013 706,000,000 +22.78%
2014 708,000,000 +0.28%
2015 688,000,000 -2.82%
2016 700,000,000 +1.74%
2017 700,000,000
2018 708,000,000 +1.14%
2019 729,000,000 +2.97%
2020 753,500,000 +3.36%
2021 769,000,000 +2.06%
2022 770,000,000 +0.13%
2023 771,000,000 +0.13%
2024 773,000,000 +0.26%
2025 778,000,000 +0.65%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-24 02:15