Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity and natural gas to 8.4 million customers. Valued at $88 billion by market cap, the company also invests in pipeline transmission, renewable natural gas initiatives and storage infrastructure.
Shares of this leading energy company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. DUK has gained 19.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.6%. However, in 2025, DUK stock is up 5.7%,surpassing SPX’s 3.1% rise on a YTD basis.
