Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.45%
Payout ratio: 65.2%
Duke Energy's last dividend of $1.065 per share was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.26 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.45%.
DUK dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Duke Energy Dividend yield
DUK has a dividend yield of 3.45% which is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. But compared to its Utilities sector average of 3.37%, Duke Energy's dividend yield is only 2.4% higher. The historical 5-year average of DUK's dividend yield is 3.8%, which is above the current yield.
DUK Dividend history
Duke Energy has a history of paying dividends since 1993. Our records of DUK show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 1.9% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 4.8%.
Duke Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $1.065 | 3.52% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.065 | 3.31% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.065 | 3.44% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.065 | 3.43% |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.045 | 3.6% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.045 | 3.73% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.045 | 3.69% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.045 | 3.67% |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.025 | 3.99% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $1.025 | 4.42% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.025 | 4.5% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1.025 | 4.45% |
| May 11, 2023 | $1.005 | 4.13% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $1.005 | 4.07% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $1.005 | 4.17% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $1.005 | 3.65% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.985 | 3.62% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.985 | 3.97% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.985 | 3.84% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.985 | 3.67% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.965 | 3.75% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.965 | 4.25% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.965 | 4.05% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.965 | 4.59% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.945 | 4.59% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.945 | 3.76% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.945 | 4.24% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.945 | 4.18% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.928 | 4.3% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.928 | 4.18% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.928 | 4.22% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.928 | 4.4% |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.89 | 4.8% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.89 | 4.63% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.89 | 3.91% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.89 | 4% |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.855 | 4.13% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.855 | 4.42% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | $0.855 | 4.54% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.855 | 3.97% |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.825 | 4.31% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.825 | 4.19% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.825 | 4.81% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.825 | 4.25% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.795 | 4.27% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.795 | 3.87% |
Duke Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DUK has a payout ratio of 65.2% which is higher than the Utilities sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 62%, Duke Energy's payout ratio is 5% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DUK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 3.91% | $2.67 | 78.8% |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 3.85% | $1.8 | 97.8% |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 3.45% | $4.26 | 65.2% |
| SO Southern Co | 3.17% | $2.98 | 75.6% |
| PPL PPL Corp | 3.13% | $1.12 | 68% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 2.94% | $2.33 | 66.6% |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 2.9% | $3.78 | 55.5% |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 2.75% | $2.38 | 60.1% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.66% | $2.92 | 52.1% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 0.9% | $0.15 | 11.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Duke Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Duke Energy has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. DUK has been paying dividends since 1993.
When was DUK's last dividend?
Duke Energy's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.065 per share.
How much dividend does Duke Energy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DUK pays $4.26 per share.
What is Duke Energy's dividend yield?
Duke Energy's current dividend yield is 3.45%.
How often does Duke Energy pay dividends?
Duke Energy has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Duke Energy's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Duke Energy is 65.2%.
Does Duke Energy pay a good dividend?
Duke Energy's dividend yield is similar to the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.