Form 8-K · Current report

Duke Energy 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026

Filed
CIK
0001326160
Accession no.
0001326160-26-000037
AI-generated summary

Summary

Duke Energy reported second-quarter 2026 reported EPS of $1.38 and adjusted EPS of $1.43, compared with $1.25 on both bases a year earlier, and reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 plus a 5% to 7% long-term adjusted EPS growth rate through 2030 off a 2025 midpoint of $6.30. Chief executive Harry Sideris said the company was well-positioned to meet its 2026 commitments and to invest in infrastructure across its growing jurisdictions.

Key points

  • Second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS excluded $0.05 per share in charges tied to Duke Energy Carolinas' North Carolina rate case settlements.
  • Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment income was $1,271 million reported and $1,310 million adjusted, versus $1,194 million a year earlier; Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment income was $10 million versus $6 million.
  • The consolidated reported effective tax rate rose to 12.3% from 10.6%, mainly on lower amortization of excess deferred taxes.
  • Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and its electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in six states.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions. On August 4, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation (the "Corporation") will issue and post a news release to its website (duke-energy.com/investors) announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject…

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