Duke Energy Increases Quarterly Dividend
Duke Energy has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.085 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.02 per share. The dividend is payable on September 16, 2026.
Charlotte, N.C. – Duke Energy announced on July 14, 2026, that its board of directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend of $1.085 per share on the company's common stock. This represents an increase of $0.02 per share from the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.
In addition to the common stock dividend, Duke Energy also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock. This dividend amounts to $359.375 per share, equivalent to approximately $0.359375 per depositary share, and will also be paid on September 16, 2026, to the same record shareholders.
The company highlighted its long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders, noting that it has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years. This sustained dividend history underscores Duke Energy's financial track record.
Duke Energy is a large energy holding company serving millions of customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky through its electric utilities, and Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina with its natural gas utilities. The company is currently engaged in a strategy to modernize its energy infrastructure, focusing on grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to meet growing energy demands.