Scotiabank cuts target for Duke Energy stock to USD 131.00
Published on 10/01/2026 at 16:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Duke Energy stock (ISIN US26441C2044) was trading at EUR 100.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 4:40 p.m. CEST, down 0.59 percent from the prior close of EUR 100.85. The immediate catalyst is a Scotiabank target cut from USD 146.00 to USD 131.00 issued on September 30, 2026, while the latest quarterly figures show earnings strength alongside modest revenue growth.
Scotiabank lowers its target
According to MarketBeat on September 30, 2026, Scotiabank reduced its Duke Energy target from USD 146.00 to USD 131.00. The note retained neither a new rating nor a separate earnings forecast in the cited report, making the target change the clearest analyst signal for the stock.
The target is still above the USD 112.94 primary-exchange price shown for Duke Energy on October 1, 2026 at 10:54 a.m. ET. That quote sits inside the USD 112.40 to USD 134.49 52-week range and leaves the stock close to its yearly low in dollar terms.
Second-quarter earnings beat consensus
Zacks reported on September 3, 2026 that adjusted earnings per share reached USD 1.43 in the second quarter of 2026, above the USD 1.29 consensus estimate. The figure was up 14.40 percent from USD 1.25 in the second quarter of 2025, a stronger comparison than the revenue trend.
Operating revenue reached USD 7.59 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 1.00 percent from USD 7.51 billion in the year-ago quarter but below the USD 7.72 billion consensus estimate. Operating income increased to USD 2.05 billion from USD 1.83 billion, while electric sales volume rose 0.40 percent to 64,442 gigawatt-hours.
Guidance keeps the debate open
Duke Energy's 2026 adjusted earnings per share outlook remains USD 6.55 to USD 6.80, with a long-term adjusted earnings per share growth target of 5.00 to 7.00 percent through 2030, according to Zacks. The contrast is clear: quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, while revenue growth and the lower analyst target point to a more cautious valuation discussion.
Stock stays near its yearly low
Duke Energy had a market capitalization of USD 88.0 billion as of October 1, 2026. Its Lang & Schwarz quote of EUR 100.25 was below the prior close of EUR 100.85, giving investors a neutral daily signal while the analyst target reduction and second-quarter earnings provide opposing points for valuation analysis. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Duke Energy stock.
Duke Energy stock facts
- Company: Duke Energy Corporation
- ISIN: US26441C2044
- WKN: A1J0EV
- Ticker: DUK
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 1, 2026, 4:40 p.m. CEST: EUR 100.25
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.59 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz September 30, 2026: EUR 100.85
- Market capitalization: USD 88.0 billion as of October 1, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 112.40-134.49 as of October 1, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Utilities / Regulated Electric
- Index membership: S&P 100
