Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use during today's peak-demand period

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Unusually hot September weather is driving high electricity demand across parts of the Carolinas.

PRNewsWire • 21 hours ago

EEI recognizes Duke Energy for outstanding response to Winter Storm Fern

National award recognizes Duke Energy's safe, rapid restoration following a major winter storm Crews restored power to nearly 200,000 customers, with 95% restored within 24 hours and all customers restored within 48 hours CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has received national recognition for helping customers recover quickly from Winter Storm Fern, restoring service to nearly 200,000 customers after the storm brought freezing rain, sleet and snow across the Carolinas in January 2026.

PRNewsWire • Sep 16, 2026

Here's Why Duke Energy (DUK) Fell More Than Broader Market

Duke Energy (DUK) closed at $117.77 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.05% move from the prior day.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

The Boring Stock That Delivered 127% Returns While Proving Slow and Steady Loses the Race

Duke Energy has raised its dividend every year for two decades, mailed checks like clockwork, and still managed to leave patient investors wondering if boring was ever really worth it.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 12, 2026

AI Data Centers Need Enormous Amounts of Power: These 5 Dividend Stocks Provide It

Data centers are doubling their power demands almost overnight, and regulated utilities that lock in long-term supply contracts stand to collect that revenue for decades.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 11, 2026

Duke Energy: The Power Boom Is Worth More When Customers Can Afford It

Duke Energy (DUK) offers a compelling long-term buy, leveraging regulated profits from essential infrastructure and a stable, growing dividend. DUK's expansive grid, nuclear fleet, and disciplined capital allocation position it to benefit from rising electricity demand, especially from data centers. My 2027 adjusted EPS estimate is $7.08, supporting a fair value target of $135 based on a 19x multiple and a 3.6% dividend yield.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Duke Energy (DUK). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Passive Income Investors Are Buying 5 Well-Known High-Yield Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

When quality dividend stocks drift toward 52-week lows, patient income investors often find their best opportunities hiding in plain sight. Five household names are sitting at beaten-down prices right now, and the yields they are offering demand a closer look.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 9, 2026

XLU's AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand

Texas regulators just froze data-center hookups, and one application fee cut AEP Ohio's pipeline by more than half overnight.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 7, 2026

3 Utility Dividend Stocks Built to Keep Paying in Any Economy

Not every dividend stock survives a recession with its payout intact, but regulated utilities operate under a different set of rules entirely.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 4, 2026