Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.24
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
19 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
19 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$4.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak19 years
3Y CAGR2.0%
5Y CAGR2.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return15.0%
5Y Total Return73.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,37710Y ago$22,81120Y ago$39,994
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Duke Energy Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DUK has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DUK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 73.8%, with dividends contributing 23.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,811 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$20.40
Avg/Payment$1.0200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $1.0650 | — | 3.31% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.0650 | — | 3.44% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.0650 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.43% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.0450 | — | 3.60% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.0450 | — | 3.73% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.0450 | — | 3.69% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.0450 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.67% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.0250 | — | 3.99% | Jun 17, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
19Y
2.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $101.8B | — | — | 19 | Unknown |
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FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
3rd EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
Annual Dividend History
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $4.22 | 1.9% | 4 | $6.31 | 66.9% | 1.50x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $4.14 | 2.0% | 4 | $5.71 | 72.5% | 1.38x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $4.06 | 2.0% | 4 | $5.43 | 74.8% | 1.34x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $3.98 | 2.1% | 4 | $3.17 | 125.6% | 0.80x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $3.90 | 2.1% | 4 | $4.94 | 78.9% | 1.27x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $3.82 | 2.0% | 4 | $1.72 | 222.1% | 0.45x | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $3.74 | 3.0% | 4 | $5.06 | 74.0% | 1.35x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $3.63 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.77 | 96.4% | 1.04x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $3.49 | 3.9% | 4 | $4.36 | 80.0% | 1.25x | 3.9% |
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How much dividend does DUK pay per share?
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is DUK's next ex-dividend date?
DUK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DUK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DUK's dividend safe?
DUK's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 19 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DUK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Duke Energy Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does DUK pay dividends?
Duke Energy Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DUK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DUK five years ago would be worth approximately $17,377 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DUK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DUK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.