Duke Energy Stock Forecast & Price Target
Duke Energy Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $131.40 (+2.0%) for Duke Energy in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $128.88. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Duke Energy Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Duke Energy at $128.87 (−0.01%) today around 11 AM ET and at $129.32 (+0.34%) tomorrow around 5:15 AM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Duke Energy Stock 2026: Price Performance
Duke Energy stock has gained 9.9% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $128.88 (as of Nov 12, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.9%, putting the stock roughly in line with the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $112.23 and $134.86; it is currently 4.4% below its high of Mar 17, 2026.
Duke Energy Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $120.74 for Duke Energy – −6.3% from today. The range band runs from $95.54 – $145.94: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
Community Forecast for Duke Energy
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Make your own forecastAbout Duke Energy
Duke Energy is an electric and natural gas utility holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its roots go back to early 20th-century hydroelectric ventures in the Carolinas backed by tobacco magnate James B. Duke. Today the company supplies electricity to customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and natural gas to customers in several states. It operates a large fleet of nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydro and solar power plants.
Duke Energy is pursuing a transition away from coal toward natural gas, renewable energy, battery storage and nuclear power, while investing heavily in its electricity grid. Rising power demand from data centers, manufacturing and population growth in the Southeast is a key growth theme. As a regulated utility, its earnings depend on rate cases and regulatory decisions, and interest rates affect financing costs and valuation. Duke Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DUK and is a member of the S&P 500.
The current price of Duke Energy stock is $128.88 (+1.32% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $129.40 and the low $127.80.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Duke Energy Stock
What is the Duke Energy stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Duke Energy to reach $131.40 in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026), a change of +2.0% from the current price of $128.88. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $120.74 (−6.3%).
What is the Duke Energy stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $131.40 (+2.0%), 2 months $125.32 (−2.8%), 6 months $122.62 (−4.9%), 10 months $120.74 (−6.3%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Duke Energy stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+2.0% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Duke Energy?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.