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DUKBDuke Energy Corporation 5.625%
$24.78
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

DUKB is a market laggard (RS 40/99, Top 60%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+8%
Q4'24
$1.55
+22%
Q1'25
$1.76
+11%
Q2'25
$1.25
+15%
Q3'25
$1.81
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$24.78
50 DMA
$24.79
100 DMA
$24.81
150 DMA
$24.58
200 DMA
$24.55
Alignment Score: 2/4

DUKB Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 40/99 is in Bottom 40% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
40 (Top 60%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
15%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Breakout Status
-2.2% from entry ($25.34)Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on DUKB, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
40/99
Top 60% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
46
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
33K
+12% vs avg
From Entry
-2.2%
$25.34

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+15%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+5%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+5%
WEAK
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
9%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
53/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 1 year ago at $25.34 — -2% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2024-01-31716 days ago
Entry Was$25.34Breakout price
Loss Since-2%From entry
Wait For$25.34Reclaim entry or new base

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 50 DMA$24.79+0.0%
  • 52W High$25.30+2.1%
  • Pivot$25.30+2.1%
Current$24.78

Support

  • 20 DMA$24.69-0.4%
  • 200 DMA$24.55-0.9%
  • 52W Low$23.50-5.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUKB stock a buy now?

DUKB is a market laggard (RS 40/99, Top 60%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for DUKB?

DUKB broke out at $25.34 23 month(s) ago but is now -2% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is DUKB's RS Rating?

DUKB has an RS Rating of 40/99, meaning it's in the Top 60% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.