Duke Energy (DUK) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderDuke Energy (DUK) has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and currently yields 3.44%. The most recent dividend was $1.0650/share on Mar 16, 2026, paid Quarterly.
DUK
Current Yield
3.44%
TTM Dividend/Share
$4.26
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
65.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
20 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
1.93%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
2.01%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
2.68%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
5.5%
FCF payout ratio
12.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.5x
Interest coverage
2.42x
ROIC (TTM)
5.9%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 65.2%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-2.15) does not fully cover dividend/share ($4.26).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
20 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 12.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (2.0%) ≤ EPS growth (15.7%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 15, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0650
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0650
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0650
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0650
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0650
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0650
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0650
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0650
Ex-date May 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0450
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0450
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0450
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0450
Ex-date Nov 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0450
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0450
Ex-date Aug 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0450
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0450
Ex-date May 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 17, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0250
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0250
Ex-date Feb 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0250
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0250
Ex-date Nov 16, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.0250
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0250
Ex-date Aug 17, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.0250
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0250
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | $1.0650 | $1.0650 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $1.0650 | $1.0650 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $1.0650 | $1.0650 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $1.0650 | $1.0650 |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $1.0450 | $1.0450 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | $1.0450 | $1.0450 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $1.0450 | $1.0450 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $1.0450 | $1.0450 |
| May 16, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $1.0250 | $1.0250 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $1.0250 | $1.0250 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $1.0250 | $1.0250 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $1.0250 | $1.0250 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Duke Energy has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 20 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.2200 | — | — |
| 2025 | $4.1400 | $4.2200 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $4.0600 | $4.1400 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $3.9800 | $4.0600 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $3.9000 | $3.9800 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $3.8200 | $3.9000 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $3.7450 | $3.8200 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $3.6350 | $3.7450 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $3.4900 | $3.6350 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $3.3600 | $3.4900 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $3.2400 | $3.3600 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $3.1500 | $3.2400 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $3.0900 | $3.1500 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $3.0300 | $3.0900 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $2.9700 | $3.0300 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $2.9100 | $2.9700 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | $2.8200 | $2.9100 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | $2.7000 | $2.8200 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | $2.5800 | $2.7000 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | $2.1966 | $2.5800 | +17.5% |
| 2006 | $3.1205 | $2.1966 | -29.6% |
| 2005 | $1.9176 | $3.1205 | +62.7% |
| 2004 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $1.9176 | $1.9176 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $1.8828 | $1.9176 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | $1.8130 | $1.8828 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | $1.7433 | $1.8130 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | $1.6736 | $1.7433 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | $1.6038 | $1.6736 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | $1.5341 | $1.6038 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | $1.4644 | $1.5341 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | $1.3946 | $1.4644 | +5.0% |
| 1990 | $1.3249 | $1.3946 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | $1.2552 | $1.3249 | +5.6% |
| 1988 | $1.1942 | $1.2552 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | $1.1506 | $1.1942 | +3.8% |
| 1986 | $1.0939 | $1.1506 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | $1.0547 | $1.0939 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | — | $1.0547 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Duke Energy (DUK) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$6.48B
YoY change
+2.7%
5Y CAGR
+3.3%
Peak year (2025)
$3.30B
Latest annual
$3.30B
Cash dividends paid over time for Duke Energy (DUK)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Duke Energy (DUK)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.30B | +2.7% | +$87.00M | ||
| 2024 | $3.21B | -1.0% | -$31.00M | ||
| 2023 | $3.24B | +2.0% | +$65.00M | ||
| 2022 | $3.18B | +2.1% | +$65.00M | ||
| 2021 | $3.11B | +10.7% | +$302.00M | ||
| 2020 | $2.81B | +5.4% | +$144.00M | ||
| 2019 | $2.67B | +8.0% | +$197.00M | ||
| 2018 | $2.47B | +0.9% | +$21.00M | ||
| 2017 | $2.45B | +5.1% | +$118.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.33B | +3.5% | +$78.00M | ||
| 2015 | $2.25B | +0.9% | +$20.00M | ||
| 2014 | $2.23B | +2.1% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2013 | $2.19B | +24.9% | +$436.00M | ||
| 2012 | $1.75B | +31.8% | +$423.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.33B | +3.5% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2010 | $1.28B | +5.1% | +$62.00M | ||
| 2009 | $1.22B | +6.9% | +$79.00M | ||
| 2008 | $1.14B | +5.0% | +$54.00M | ||
| 2007 | $1.09B | -26.8% | -$399.00M | ||
| 2006 | $1.49B | +34.7% | +$383.00M | ||
| 2005 | $1.10B | +3.8% | +$40.00M | ||
| 2004 | $1.06B | +1.3% | +$14.00M | ||
| 2003 | $1.05B | +12.0% | +$113.00M | ||
| 2002 | $938.00M | +7.7% | +$67.00M | ||
| 2001 | $871.00M | +5.2% | +$43.00M | ||
| 2000 | $828.00M | +0.7% | +$6.00M | ||
| 1999 | $822.00M | +1.0% | +$8.00M | ||
| 1998 | $814.00M | +12.1% | +$87.60M | ||
| 1997 | $726.40M | +55.6% | +$259.60M | ||
| 1996 | $466.80M | +1.9% | +$8.80M | ||
| 1995 | $458.00M | +3.2% | +$14.40M | ||
| 1994 | $443.60M | — | — |
Duke Energy (DUK) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $3.30B (2025) – edged up 2.7% year-over-year.
Duke Energy dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +3.3%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $3.30B in 2025 and its low of $443.60M in 1994.
Within Utilities, Duke Energy (DUK) ranks 2nd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $1.81B.
Duke Energy Dividends Paid 2025: $3.30B
Duke Energy dividends paid in 2025 was $3.30B, edged up 2.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Duke Energy Dividends Paid 2024: $3.21B
Duke Energy dividends paid in 2024 was $3.21B, edged down 1.0% below 2023.
Duke Energy Dividends Paid 2023: $3.24B
Duke Energy dividends paid in 2023 was $3.24B, edged up 2.0% from 2022.
Duke Energy Dividends Paid 2022: $3.18B
Duke Energy dividends paid in 2022 was $3.18B, edged up 2.1% from 2021.
Duke Energy Dividends Paid 2021: $3.11B
Duke Energy dividends paid in 2021 was $3.11B.
See more financial history for Duke Energy (DUK).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Duke Energy, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Entergy (ETR) | $1.07B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does Duke Energy pay dividends?
Yes, Duke Energy (DUK) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $4.26 per share annually, yielding 3.44%.
What is Duke Energy's dividend yield?
Duke Energy (DUK) has a current dividend yield of 3.44%.
Is Duke Energy's dividend safe?
Duke Energy (DUK) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Duke Energy increased its dividend?
Duke Energy (DUK) has 20 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Duke Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Duke Energy (DUK) has a dividend payout ratio of 65.2%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Duke Energy's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Duke Energy (DUK) is $6.48B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Duke Energy dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Duke Energy (DUK) dividends paid changed +2.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Duke Energy dividends paid?
Duke Energy (DUK) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Duke Energy dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Duke Energy dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.30B in 2025.
What was Duke Energy dividends paid in 2024?
Duke Energy (DUK) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.21B.
What was Duke Energy dividends paid in 2025?
Duke Energy (DUK) dividends paid in 2025 was $3.30B.
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