Duke Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $152.26 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $125.48. DUK is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | $124.13 | $125.54 | $126.97 | +0.05% |
| Jul 13 | $123.61 | $125.60 | $127.63 | +0.10% |
| Jul 14 | $123.23 | $125.67 | $128.15 | +0.15% |
| Jul 15 | $122.92 | $125.73 | $128.60 | +0.20% |
| Jul 16 | $122.66 | $125.79 | $129.01 | +0.25% |
| Jul 17 | $122.42 | $125.85 | $129.38 | +0.30% |
| Jul 18 | $122.21 | $125.92 | $129.74 | +0.35% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $122.21 | $125.92 | $129.74 | +0.35% |
| Week 2 | $121.13 | $126.36 | $131.81 | +0.70% |
| Week 3 | $120.40 | $126.80 | $133.53 | +1.05% |
| Week 4 | $119.86 | $127.24 | $135.07 | +1.40% |
| Week 5 | $119.43 | $127.68 | $136.50 | +1.75% |
| Week 6 | $119.08 | $128.13 | $137.85 | +2.11% |
| Week 7 | $118.80 | $128.57 | $139.15 | +2.46% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Duke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I).
The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities.
The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas sectors; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006.
Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke Energy is trading at $123.52 per share, with a market capitalization of $96.3B and a current rank of 149.
The stock sits in the Utilities sector with a stable price base, and the long-run forecast indicates a rising price trajectory across the horizon.
Forecast highlights include a 2026 average of $123.52, a 2027 average of $149.96, and a 2030 average of $233.75, with a 2050 average of $1,078.04. The maximum forecast by year reaches $170.75 in 2026, $318.90 in 2030, and $1,763.23 in 2050, showing a bullish long-term trend.
Overall, the combination of a current price around $123.52 and an expanding long-term forecast suggests a rising value trajectory over the coming years.
A major floor 8.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 4.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 3.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 7.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key DUK support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of DUK market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $126.34 | Sell | $126.21 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $127.04 | Sell | $126.40 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $126.04 | Sell | $126.02 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $125.03 | Buy | $125.74 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $127.32 | Sell | $125.55 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $124.44 | Buy | $124.16 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.05 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 11.68 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -27.81 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -67.76 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.10 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 0.34 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.42 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 32.24 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.08 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.44 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 49.33 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.63 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 80.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 125.84 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 9.96 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.40 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish, with the sentiment labeled as BULLISH. The RSI(14) is 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $125.36 and the 200-day simple moving average at $124.06.
Key levels to watch include support at $119.89 and resistance at $126.06. The 30-day trading range runs from a low of $116.26 to a high of $131.23, outlining a constructive channel for patient traders.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $116.19 | $125.48 | $170.19 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $124.70 | $152.26 | $194.38 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $148.12 | $184.26 | $241.59 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $168.90 | $213.35 | $285.69 | +70% | Bullish | |
| $183.07 | $234.37 | $319.48 | +87% | Bullish | |
| $190.42 | $246.76 | $341.69 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $194.36 | $254.71 | $357.72 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $213.54 | $282.79 | $402.29 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $239.87 | $320.81 | $461.84 | +156% | Bullish | |
| $273.58 | $369.36 | $537.64 | +194% | Bullish | |
| $335.33 | $472.21 | $720.30 | +276% | Bullish | |
| $679.68 | $1,026.49 | $1,678.41 | +718% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $116.19 | $125.48 | $147.14 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $108.85 | $127.43 | $152.43 | +1.56% |
| September 2026 | $111.62 | $131.30 | $158.27 | +3.03% |
| October 2026 | $111.43 | $131.61 | $159.69 | +0.24% |
| November 2026 | $112.61 | $133.47 | $162.84 | +1.41% |
| December 2026 | $116.73 | $138.79 | $170.19 | +3.99% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month DUK forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, DUK could reach as high as $170.19, with a base case around $125.48 and support toward $116.19 — roughly 0% from $125.48. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect DUK to range from $124.70 to $194.38 through 2027. The $152.26 average target implies a +21% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The DUK price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $184.26 (low $148.12, high $241.59) — a potential gain of +47% on today's $125.48. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, DUK is projected to trade between $168.90 and $285.69, averaging $213.35 — a potential gain of +70% from today's $125.48. That is up +16% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Duke Energy Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $234.37, within a $183.07 to $319.48 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +87% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, DUK could reach as high as $341.69, with a base case around $246.76 and support toward $190.42 — roughly +97% from $125.48. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect DUK to range from $194.36 to $357.72 through 2032. The $254.71 average target implies a +103% move from current prices. That is up +3% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The DUK price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $282.79 (low $213.54, high $402.29) — a potential gain of +125% on today's $125.48. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, DUK is projected to trade between $239.87 and $461.84, averaging $320.81 — a potential gain of +156% from today's $125.48. That is up +13% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Duke Energy Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $369.36, within a $273.58 to $537.64 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +194% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, DUK could reach as high as $720.30, with a base case around $472.21 and support toward $335.33 — roughly +276% from $125.48. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect DUK to range from $679.68 to $1,678.41 through 2050. The $1,026.49 average target implies a +718% move from current prices. That is up +117% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in DUK today (≈ 7.969398 DUK) could be worth
$8,180.49
+$7,180.49 (+718%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected DUK price of $1,026.49 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in DUKwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in DUK on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 8.462385 DUK) would be worth
$1,061.86
+$61.86 (+6.2%) today · 1.06× · US Dollar
Based on a DUK entry price of $118.17 vs. today's $125.48.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $129.6 | $968.21 | -3.2% |
| 1 month ago | $125.04 | $1,003.52 | +0.4% |
| 3 months ago | $131.79 | $952.12 | -4.8% |
| 6 months ago | $116.71 | $1,075.14 | +7.5% |
| 1 year ago | $118.17 | $1,061.86 | +6.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $101.53 | $1,235.89 | +23.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $250.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $250.00: $194.9B
The multi-year forecast paints a continued bullish trajectory. In 2027 the average is $149.96 with an ROI of 21.4 and a bullish sentiment. By 2028 the average rises to $188.06 (ROI 52.3) and by 2029 to $217.91 (ROI 76.4), with 2030 posting an average of $233.75 (ROI 89.2) and a bullish stance.
Further years show sustained upside: 2031 avg $252.44 (ROI 104.4), 2032 avg $261.13 (ROI 111.4), 2033 avg $287.33 (ROI 132.6), 2034 avg $336.63 (ROI 172.5), 2035 avg $380.77 (ROI 208.3). The horizon widens significantly with 2040 avg $501.19 (ROI 305.8) and 2050 avg $1,078.04 (ROI 772.8), with a max of $1,763.23 in 2050.
These figures reflect a bullish long-term outlook, though they are estimates and not guaranteed. Substantial upside is evident in the later years, but investors should consider the inherent uncertainty in any forecast.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The forecast for 2026 shows a min of $116.19, an avg of $123.52, and a max of $170.75; sentiment NEUTRAL and ROI 0.
Forecasts show bullish potential beginning in 2027, with rising averages and positive ROI: 2027 avg $149.96 (ROI 21.4), 2028 avg $188.06 (ROI 52.3), 2029 avg $217.91 (ROI 76.4), and 2030 avg $233.75 (ROI 89.2) with ongoing bullish sentiment.
Yes. The 2050 forecast max is $1,763.23, with an avg of $1,078.04 and min $713.59; sentiment is BULLISH and ROI 772.8.
The current price is $123.52 and the market cap is $96.3B.
The 2030 forecast shows an avg of $233.75, min $182.47, max $318.90, with ROI 89.2 and bullish sentiment.
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