Strong Earnings Growth
Duke Energy reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.81 for Q3 2025, an increase of over 11% compared to $1.62 last year, driven by higher retail sales volumes and the implementation of new rates.
Record-Breaking Capital Plan
The company announced a 5-year capital plan between $95 billion and $105 billion, marking the largest investment plan in the industry, with earnings base growth expected to exceed 8.5% through 2030.
Significant Economic Impact
Duke Energy's investment plan is expected to contribute over $370 billion in economic output, support nearly 170,000 jobs annually, and add more than $200 billion to GDP for the communities served.
Large-Load Economic Development
The company signed about 3 gigawatts of electric service agreements with data centers this year, with more than $11 billion in capital commitments from other commercial and industrial customers, expected to create 25,000 jobs.
Positive Regulatory Developments
Constructive settlements in South Carolina rate cases and the expectation of implementation of new rates in North Carolina and Florida indicate regulatory support for growth.