DUK dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Dividend yield
DUK has a dividend yield of 3.48% which is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 3.15%, Duke Energy's dividend yield is 10% higher. The historical 5-year average of DUK's dividend yield is 4.0%, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
Duke Energy has a history of paying dividends since 1994. 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 2% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 18%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Duke Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DUK has a payout ratio of 72.9% 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 63.6%, Duke Energy's payout ratio is 15% 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 | 4.86% | $2.67 | 109.4% |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 4.24% | $1.7 | 100% |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 3.48% | $4.16 | 72.9% |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 3.38% | $3.62 | 64.6% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 3.17% | $2.21 | 64.3% |
| SO Southern Co | 3.16% | $2.88 | 71.6% |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 3% | $2.11 | 62.5% |
| PPL PPL Corp | 2.93% | $1.05 | 87.1% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.73% | $2.72 | 61.4% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 0.32% | $0.06 | 4.7% |
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 1994.
When was DUK's last dividend?
Duke Energy's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 14, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.045 per share.
How much dividend does Duke Energy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DUK pays $4.16 per share.
What is Duke Energy's dividend yield?
Duke Energy's current dividend yield is 3.48%.
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 72.9%.
Does Duke Energy pay a good dividend?
Duke Energy's dividend yield is above the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.