Duke Energy Corporation posted its first-quarter 2022 earnings that missed Zacks Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The electric power company’s adjusted earnings rose +3.2% from the year-ago quarter to $1.30 per share, which fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 by 3%.
Higher volumes in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment, along with growth and rate case contributions in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment were tailwinds for the bottom line.
Operating revenues climbed +16% year-over-year to $7,132 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,413 million.
Revenues from the company’s regulated electric unit were up +13.7% from the year-ago quarter to $5,933 million. This segment accounted for 83.2% of total revenues for the quarter).
Revenues from the regulated natural gas business climbed +33.8% year over year to $1,002 million.
Revenues of Non-regulated Electric and Other segment generated rose +8.2% year over year to $197 million.
For 2022, Duke Energy has reaffirmed its adjusted EPS guidance of $5.30-$5.60 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2022 is $5.48 per share. The company also affirmed its forecast of long-term earnings per share growth in the range of 5-7% through 2026.
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The 10-day moving average for DUK crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 67 cases where DUK's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 20, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on DUK as a result. In of 97 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DUK turned negative on August 20, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
DUK moved below its 50-day moving average on July 31, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DUK declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DUK advanced for three days, in of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
DUK may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 293 cases where DUK Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.738) is normal, around the industry mean (1.770). P/E Ratio (18.050) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.396). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.385) is also within normal values, averaging (2.483). Dividend Yield (0.036) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.804) is also within normal values, averaging (83.813).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 53, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. DUK’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a company which engages in electric power and gas distribution operations and other energy services
Industry ElectricUtilities