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Duke Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $155.20 by 2027, a +24% move from its current price of $125.35. DUK is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $124.29 | $125.40 | $126.51 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $123.89 | $125.44 | $127.02 | +0.08% |
| May 31 | $123.59 | $125.49 | $127.43 | +0.11% |
| Jun 1 | $123.34 | $125.54 | $127.78 | +0.15% |
| Jun 2 | $123.13 | $125.59 | $128.09 | +0.19% |
| Jun 3 | $122.94 | $125.63 | $128.38 | +0.23% |
| Jun 4 | $122.78 | $125.68 | $128.65 | +0.26% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $122.78 | $125.68 | $128.65 | +0.26% |
| Week 2 | $121.91 | $126.01 | $130.25 | +0.53% |
| Week 3 | $121.33 | $126.34 | $131.57 | +0.79% |
| Week 4 | $120.89 | $126.68 | $132.74 | +1.06% |
| Week 5 | $120.54 | $127.01 | $133.83 | +1.32% |
| Week 6 | $120.26 | $127.35 | $134.85 | +1.59% |
| Week 7 | $120.02 | $127.68 | $135.83 | +1.86% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Duke Energy Corporation, symbol DUK, is a utilities company operating in the United States. It 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, using coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear fuel, and it wholesale electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities.
The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation 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.
This description reflects a Utilities sector profile with a broad, regulated footprint across electric and gas utilities in the United States, anchored by a history dating back to 1904 and a corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke Energy is currently trading at $125.67 and has a market capitalization of $97.97B, with a market rank of 162.
The stock’s near-term technical posture is mixed but leaning bullish, with the 50-day simple moving average at $128.06 and the 200-day simple moving average at $124.08.
On the chart, support sits at $120.95 and resistance at $130.40, while the 30-day price range spans from $118.20 to $133.61. The annualized volatility stands at 20%.
Looking ahead, the year-by-year forecast shows upside potential, starting from a 2026 average price of $125.67 and rising through 2030 to $247.58 on average, with further gains by 2040 and 2050. The forecast also specifies expected ranges and bullish sentiment across the period, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
A major floor 6.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 3.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 6.8% 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 | $124.89 | Buy | $124.92 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $124.10 | Buy | $124.76 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $125.26 | Buy | $125.30 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $127.74 | Sell | $126.42 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $125.88 | Sell | $125.86 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $124.07 | Buy | $123.86 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.57 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 95.29 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 4.10 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -6.78 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.25 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 0.95 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.51 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 93.22 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.14 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.69 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 66.28 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.28 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -44.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 125.75 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 14.13 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.07 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture for Duke Energy remains bullish overall, despite a neutral RSI near the midpoint. RSI14 is 50.
The stock trades above the 200-day moving average and near the 50-day moving average, which sits at $128.06 while the 200-day sits at $124.08. These levels define immediate support and resistance around $120.95 and $130.40, respectively.
Over the past 30 days, the price has traded within a range of $118.20 to $133.61, suggesting a constructive setup with limited pullbacks and potential for measured upside toward the $130.40 resistance.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $116.19 | $125.35 | $173.88 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $126.79 | $155.20 | $198.86 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $161.33 | $201.08 | $264.38 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $180.06 | $227.83 | $305.77 | +82% | Bullish | |
| $190.30 | $244.00 | $333.28 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $208.11 | $270.05 | $374.61 | +115% | Bullish | |
| $209.42 | $274.80 | $386.55 | +119% | Bullish | |
| $232.69 | $308.53 | $439.56 | +146% | Bullish | |
| $276.72 | $370.54 | $534.15 | +196% | Bullish | |
| $297.78 | $402.48 | $586.61 | +221% | Bullish | |
| $399.10 | $562.53 | $858.94 | +349% | Bullish | |
| $769.84 | $1,163.55 | $1,903.87 | +828% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $116.19 | $125.35 | $146.26 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $107.23 | $125.09 | $148.76 | -0.21% |
| July 2026 | $110.56 | $129.72 | $155.72 | +3.70% |
| August 2026 | $112.17 | $132.20 | $159.85 | +1.91% |
| September 2026 | $112.00 | $132.49 | $161.16 | +0.22% |
| October 2026 | $115.15 | $136.68 | $167.15 | +3.16% |
| November 2026 | $118.72 | $141.34 | $173.66 | +3.41% |
| December 2026 | $118.01 | $140.89 | $173.88 | -0.31% |
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 $173.88, with a base case around $125.35 and support toward $116.19 — roughly 0% from $125.35. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect DUK to range from $126.79 to $198.86 through 2027. The $155.20 average target implies a +24% move from current prices. That is up +24% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The DUK price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $201.08 (low $161.33, high $264.38) — a potential gain of +60% on today's $125.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, DUK is projected to trade between $180.06 and $305.77, averaging $227.83 — a potential gain of +82% from today's $125.35. That is up +13% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Duke Energy Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $244.00, within a $190.30 to $333.28 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +95% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, DUK could reach as high as $374.61, with a base case around $270.05 and support toward $208.11 — roughly +115% from $125.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect DUK to range from $209.42 to $386.55 through 2032. The $274.80 average target implies a +119% move from current prices. That is up +2% 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 $308.53 (low $232.69, high $439.56) — a potential gain of +146% on today's $125.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, DUK is projected to trade between $276.72 and $534.15, averaging $370.54 — a potential gain of +196% from today's $125.35. That is up +20% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Duke Energy Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $402.48, within a $297.78 to $586.61 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +221% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, DUK could reach as high as $858.94, with a base case around $562.53 and support toward $399.10 — roughly +349% from $125.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect DUK to range from $769.84 to $1,903.87 through 2050. The $1,163.55 average target implies a +828% move from current prices. That is up +107% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in DUK today (≈ 7.977663 DUK) could be worth
$9,282.37
+$8,282.37 (+828%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected DUK price of $1,163.55 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 8.592542 DUK) would be worth
$1,077.08
+$77.08 (+7.7%) today · 1.08× · US Dollar
Based on a DUK entry price of $116.38 vs. today's $125.35.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $123.81 | $1,012.44 | +1.2% |
| 1 month ago | $127.09 | $986.31 | -1.4% |
| 3 months ago | $129.23 | $969.98 | -3.0% |
| 6 months ago | $123.94 | $1,011.38 | +1.1% |
| 1 year ago | $116.38 | $1,077.08 | +7.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $100.08 | $1,252.5 | +25.2% |
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 2031.
Implied market cap at $250.00: $194.9B
The multi-year forecast paints a bullish path for Duke Energy, with the average price rising from $125.67 in 2026 to $1,191.23 by 2050. Notable milestones include 2030 with an average of $247.58 and a max of $338.24 (min $193.06), yielding an ROI of 97 and a bullish sentiment.
By 2040, the forecast calls for an average of $578.53 with a max of $883.46 (min $410.41) and an ROI of 360.4, again with bullish sentiment.
In 2050 the average is projected at $1,191.23 with a max of $1,949.32 (min $788.08) and an ROI of 847.9, continuing the bullish outlook for this asset. Across the horizon, maximum values rise sharply (e.g., 2030 $338.24, 2040 $883.46, 2050 $1,949.32) and the sentiment remains bullish, while the 2026 entry point is estimated at $116.19 as a lower bound. These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may vary.
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The forecast shows an average price of $247.58 in 2030, with a minimum of $193.06 and a maximum of $338.24; the corresponding ROI is 97 and sentiment is BULLISH.
The year-by-year forecast indicates a bullish trajectory, with the average price rising to $247.58 by 2030 and up to $1,191.23 by 2050, along with bullish sentiment in 2027–2050 and ROI figures such as 25 in 2027, 62.1 in 2028, 83.2 in 2029, and 97 in 2030.
Yes. The forecast lists a 2030 max of $338.24, with a 2030 avg of $247.58 and min of $193.06, and bullish sentiment for that year.
Current price is $125.67 and market capitalization is $97.97B.
The 30-day picture is bullish with RSI14 at 50. The 50-day SMA is $128.06 and the 200-day SMA is $124.08. Support is at $120.95, and resistance is at $130.40, with a 30-day range of $118.20 to $133.61 and annualized volatility of 20%.
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