DUK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

DUK has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 3.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.47%
Payout Ratio 65.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.99%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.78%
Payout FCF 0.7%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 59.56%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CIG 6,265 M 17.24% 34.59%
ELPC 8,702 M 8.29% 12.02%
ENGI 78,579 M 4.81% 16.48%
ENEL 109,415 M 5.85% 12.46%
IRE 3,944 M 4.98% 13.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG 35,522 M 253.55% 75.3%
CEG 96,510 M 40.13% 100.0%
ENGI 78,579 M 29.27% 84.8%
XEL 49,885 M 11.46% 75.3%
NEE 197,795 M 10.14% 80.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities ENGI Engie S.A.
4.81% Yield ANA Acciona
2.82% Yield
DUK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-16 Quarterly 1.065 0% 0.85%
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% N/A
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-16 Quarterly 0.965 0% N/A
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

DUK Dividend FAQ

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is a diversified utility company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating primarily through its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I) and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I) segments. The company maintains a broad generation portfolio including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables to provide electricity to the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States. Its gas segment manages distribution to residential and industrial sectors while investing in pipeline transmission and storage infrastructure.

What is the Dividend Yield of DUK?

As of May 2026, DUK's dividend yield is 3.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.20 USD by the current share price of 120.95.

Does DUK pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, DUK paid a dividend of 3.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 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 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

DUK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DUK for the next payments are between 1.062 (-0.3%) and 1.089 (+2.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.57%.

Will DUK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.065 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. 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 1.99% 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 3.78%. If you bought DUK's shares at 84.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DUK?

DUK Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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 3.47% 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 65.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of DUK?

DUK's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DUK Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in DUK's Outstanding Shares?

Duke Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.46% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 89.6%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has DUK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 3, 2012 with a ratio of 1:3. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 134,903,900 0%
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 0%
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 777,000,000 +0.52%
2026 779,000,000 +0.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC