Duke Energy reported third quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.99 on revenue of $9.10 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. Performance was primarily driven by the recovery of infrastructure investments and favorable weather, which contributed $0.08 per share compared to the prior year.
Key Highlights
- Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment income increased to $1,817 million, up from $1,658 million in the prior year.
- Management narrowed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.70–$6.80, signaling performance near the top end of the range.
- The company reaffirmed its 5% to 7% long-term adjusted EPS growth rate through 2030.
- Infrastructure build-out remains on schedule to add 16 gigawatts of capacity by 2031 to support regional load growth.