Duke Energy 8-K
PositiveEarningsGuidance reaffirmedLegal / investigation
Infrastructure investment recovery lifted adjusted EPS despite higher depreciation and interest; regulatory settlements weighed on reported EPS.
Filed 2026-08-03 17:47 ET
- 2.02 Results of Operations
- 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Summary
Q2 2026 results with reaffirmed FY2026 and long-term adjusted EPS guidance. Duke reported diluted EPS of $1.38 and adjusted EPS of $1.43; management said strong first-half performance positions the company to deliver within its 2026 guidance range. It reaffirmed the long-term adjusted EPS growth target and expressed confidence in earning in the top half of the FY2026 range beginning in 2028.
Key Figures
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.59B | $7.51B | 1.1% |
| Operating income | $2.05B | $1.83B | 12.0% |
| Net income available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders | $1.08B | $971M | 10.9% |
| Diluted EPS | $1.38 | $1.25 | 10.4% |
| Adjusted EPS, non-GAAP | $1.43 | $1.25 | 14.4% |
- Adjusted EPS growth reflected recovery of infrastructure investments, partly offset by higher depreciation and interest expense. Regulatory settlements reduced reported EPS by $0.05; the charge was $39M after tax and $51M pretax.
- First-half reported diluted EPS was $3.35 vs $3.00 Y/Y; adjusted EPS was $3.36 vs $3.00. Six-month operating cash flow was $4.27B vs $5.04B, while net income was $2.72B vs $2.41B. Weighted-average shares increased to 779M from 777M.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $673M at 6/30/2026 vs $245M at 12/31/2025. Debt carrying amounts, including current maturities and notes payable/commercial paper, totaled $91.2B vs $89.8B.
Guidance
| Metric | Period | Guidance | Prior | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $6.55-$6.80 | — | Reaffirmed |
| Adjusted EPS growth, non-GAAP | Through 2030, off 2025 midpoint of $6.30 | 5%-7% | — | Reaffirmed |
Investor Takeaways
- FY2026 adjusted EPS within $6.55-$6.80 would support management’s delivery outlook; watch for progress toward the top half of the range beginning in 2028.
- Infrastructure investment recovery and regulatory outcomes remain key offsets to higher depreciation and interest expense.
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