Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is one 10 Best Stocks to Invest During a Recession.
On February 11, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) had its price target raised by BMO Capital from $4 to $136. Company analyst James Thaliker maintained an outperform rating on the stock. In a research note, the company noted that the company’s operating income beat was modest. Analysts further indicated an EPS growth rate in the 5%-7% range through 2030, with the upper end of the range projected before the end of 2028.
Earlier, on February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) from $130 to $139, while maintaining an equal weight rating on the stock. The new price target was part of a general reassessment of prices for regulated and diversified utilities and IPPs stocks in North America covered by Morgan Stanley for January. The company noted a lack of utilization in January and anticipates a balanced discussion of data center pipelines against growing capacity and political risks in its fourth-quarter earnings preview.
Founded in 1904, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is the largest energy company in the United States, providing electricity and natural gas to more than one million customers. Its headquarters are in North Carolina.
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