DUK raises quarterly dividend 1.88% to $1.085 per share

DUK (Duke Energy Corporation) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 1.88%, raising the payout to $1.085 per share. The new dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-14.

The numbers

This increase follows a series of steady quarterly payments: $1.045 on 2025-05-16, $1.065 on 2025-08-15, $1.065 on 2025-11-14, $1.065 on 2026-02-13, and $1.065 on 2026-05-15. The new payment of $1.085 represents a $0.02 per share increase from the previous $1.065.

At the current price of $123.92, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield is 3.45%, with TTM dividend per share of $4.28. Duke Energy has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0% and has increased its dividend for 19 consecutive years, demonstrating a consistent commitment to returning value to shareholders.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, this raise translates to an annualized dividend of $4.34 per share (based on the new quarterly rate). On a 100-share position, that equates to $434 per year in dividend income, up from $426 previously. The ex-dividend date is 2026-08-14, meaning investors must own shares before that date to receive the upcoming payment.

For a detailed view of Duke Energy's dividend history, including past payments and growth trends, visit the dedicated page.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.