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Did Duke Energy Beat Earnings?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $7.59B, up 1.1% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $1.43. That topped the $1.29 analyst estimate by 10.9% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Duke Energy’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full DUK stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
DUK Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $1.29 | $1.43 | Beat +10.9% |
| Q1 '26 | $1.80 | $1.93 | Beat +7.2% |
| Q4 '25 | $1.49 | $1.50 | Beat +0.7% |
| Q3 '25 | $1.75 | $1.81 | Beat +3.4% |
| Q2 '25 | $1.17 | $1.25 | Beat +6.8% |
| Q1 '25 | $1.59 | $1.76 | Beat +10.7% |
Duke Energy Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.15B | 7.36B | 8.25B | 7.51B | 8.67B | 7.94B | 9.18B | 7.59B |
| Gross margin | 49.4% | 52.9% | 51.8% | 29.8% | 98.7% | 30.5% | 67.9% | 73.1% |
| Operating margin | 26.3% | 28.7% | 28.4% | 24.2% | 26.9% | 26.5% | 29.7% | 27.0% |
| Net income | 1.26B | 1.21B | 1.38B | 984M | 1.42B | 1.18B | 1.55B | 1.09B |
| Net margin | 15.5% | 16.5% | 16.7% | 13.1% | 16.4% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 14.4% |
| EPS | $1.62 | $1.66 | $1.76 | $1.25 | $1.81 | $1.50 | $1.93 | $1.43 |
Duke Energy Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Duke Energy’s quarterly revenue moved from $8.15B to $7.59B. Net margin compressed from 15.5% to 14.4%, against a 73.1% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Duke Energy has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Duke Energy’s Next Earnings Date?
Duke Energy reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the DUK earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Duke Energy Earnings
Duke Energy's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Duke Energy reported Q2 '26 EPS of $1.43 on revenue of $7.59B (+1.1% YoY). Duke Energy beat estimates, reporting $1.43 vs. the $1.29 estimate.
Duke Energy reported Q2 '26 revenue of $7.59B, up 1.1% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the DUK AI Score.
