DUK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

DUK has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 4.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.44%
Payout Ratio 65.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.1%
Payout FCF 98.2%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 58.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 5.4% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -4.8% avg 3.61% vs now 3.44%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 5.6x elevated
Income per 10k invested 344 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly DUK annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Duke Energy distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year DUK year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Duke Energy's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History DUK dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Duke Energy's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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IRE MI
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3,761 M 5.48% 7.44%
EIX NYSE
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A2A MI
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8,267 M 4.80% 7.79%
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9,292 M 5.36% 6.61%
NNGF XETRA
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82,344 M 4.74% 7.49%
TRN MI
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23,574 M 4.07% 7.54%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG NYSE
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36,491 M 127.67% 87.5%
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Nextera Energy
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ANA MC
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TRN MI
Terna Rete Elettrica
23,574 M 9.06% 100.0%
OTTR NASDAQ
Otter Tail
3,837 M 8.18% 100.0%
NRG NYSE
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29,707 M 7.89% 100.0%
HER MI
Hera S.p.A
6,407 M 7.86% 100.0%
IRE MI
Iren
3,761 M 7.45% 100.0%

DUK Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.99% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.94% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.95% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 1.00% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-16 Quarterly 1.065 0% 0.87%
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% 0.96%
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 0% 0.93%

DUK Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of DUK?

As of July 2026, DUK's dividend yield is 3.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.26 USD by the current share price of 126.79.

Does DUK pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, DUK paid a dividend of 4.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 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 2026-05-15.

DUK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DUK for the next payments are between 1.073 (+0.8%) and 1.082 (+1.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.40%.

Will DUK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.065 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. 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 1.97% 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 5.09%. If you bought DUK's shares at 83.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DUK?

DUK Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 3.44% 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 58.83%. 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: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC