Duke Energy exceeded expectations with full-year 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $6.31, up from $5.90 in 2024. The company introduced 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 and extended its long-term growth target of 5% to 7% through 2030, supported by a $103 billion capital plan.

For Q4 2025, Duke Energy posted adjusted EPS of $1.50, down from $1.66 in the prior year. Higher operating and maintenance costs, interest expenses, and depreciation impacted results. Despite challenges, the company saw growth in its regulated utility footprint.

Duke Energy’s higher earnings in 2025 were driven by regulated infrastructure investment, customer growth, and favorable rate case outcomes. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure income reached $5.34 billion, with Gas Utilities and Infrastructure contributing $559 million, emphasizing stable, regulated returns.

With plans to invest $103 billion over the next five years, Duke Energy aims to modernize its grid, expand generation capacity, and support load growth from data centers and advanced manufacturing. The company prioritizes reliability, affordability, and regulatory relationships to drive future growth.

Duke Energy’s results align with broader trends in the utility sector, emphasizing infrastructure-driven growth and stable returns. The company’s strategic investments in high-growth regions position it to benefit from electrification, data center expansion, and grid modernization initiatives.

Looking ahead, Duke Energy expects momentum to continue in 2026, supported by rate base expansion and demand growth. The company is confident in achieving upper-half EPS growth beginning in 2028, emphasizing regulatory outcomes and investment in regulated assets for sustainable earnings growth.

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