Forecast & Rating22 analysts currently cover Duke Energy, with about 50.0% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $137.78, about 11.1% upside from the current price of $123.99. Price targets are fairly clustered, pointing to relatively aligned views. Historically, about 56.5% 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 Aug 17, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 17, 2026
Price forecast
$137.7811.12%
Forecast & RatingBuy
22analysts
Strong buy40.91%
Buy9.09%
Hold50.00%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
9
Buy
2
Hold
11
Sell
0
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 16, 2026
Forecast met48.7%
Stock price$123.99
Avg. target$137.8
High target$147
Low target$129
Avg. target
$137.8
High target
$147
Low target
$129
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.