Duke Energy (DUK) Stock Today: Nuclear Bets, Rate Hikes, Dividends and 2026 Outlook — December 7, 2025
Updated: December 7, 2025 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) has quietly become one of the most watched U.S. utility stocks heading into 2026. Strong earnings, surging power demand from AI data centers, a massive grid‑upgrade plan and fresh nuclear ambitions are all colliding with political pushback over rate hikes and a heavy capital bill. Here’s a detailed look at the latest news, analyst forecasts and fundamental trends shaping Duke Energy stock right now. DUK stock snapshot as of early December 2025 That combination of defensive income and multi‑year share gains is a big reason DUK keeps showing up on “safe