Forecast & Rating23 analysts currently cover Duke Energy, with about 47.8% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $138.95, about 6.9% upside from the current price of $129.95. Price targets are fairly clustered, pointing to relatively aligned views. Historically, about 55.8% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on Duke Energy are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Jul 23, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 23, 2026
Price forecast
$138.956.93%
Forecast & RatingBuy
23analysts
Strong buy39.13%
Buy8.70%
Hold52.17%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
9
Buy
2
Hold
12
Sell
0
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 19, 2026
Forecast met48.7%
Stock price$129.96
Average forecast price$138.4
Highest forecast price$146
Lowest forecast price$131
Average forecast price
$138.4
Highest forecast price
$146
Lowest forecast price
$131
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.