Cash on Hand for Duke Energy (DUK)
According to Duke Energy's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $245.00M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

DUK
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Latest period
$245.00M
YoY change
-22.0%
5Y CAGR
-1.1%
Peak year (2011)
$2.30B
Latest annual
$245.00M
Cash on Hand history chart for Duke Energy (DUK) from 1994 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Duke Energy (DUK) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245.00M | -22.0% | ||
| 2024 | $314.00M | +24.1% | ||
| 2023 | $253.00M | -38.1% | ||
| 2022 | $409.00M | +19.9% | ||
| 2021 | $341.00M | +31.7% | ||
| 2020 | $259.00M | -16.7% | ||
| 2019 | $311.00M | -29.6% | ||
| 2018 | $442.00M | +23.5% | ||
| 2017 | $358.00M | -8.7% | ||
| 2016 | $392.00M | +2.3% | ||
| 2015 | $383.00M | -81.2% | ||
| 2014 | $2.04B | +31.8% | ||
| 2013 | $1.54B | -12.1% | ||
| 2012 | $1.76B | -23.6% | ||
| 2011 | $2.30B | +37.7% | ||
| 2010 | $1.67B | +8.3% | ||
| 2009 | $1.54B | +48.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.04B | +52.9% | ||
| 2007 | $678.00M | -28.5% | ||
| 2006 | $948.00M | +85.5% | ||
| 2005 | $511.00M | -4.1% | ||
| 2004 | $533.00M | -54.1% | ||
| 2003 | $1.16B | +35.4% | ||
| 2002 | $857.00M | +195.5% | ||
| 2001 | $290.00M | -53.4% | ||
| 2000 | $622.00M | +1.5% | ||
| 1999 | $613.00M | +666.3% | ||
| 1998 | $80.00M | -26.9% | ||
| 1997 | $109.40M | -34.1% | ||
| 1996 | $166.00M | +265.6% | ||
| 1995 | $45.40M | +21.4% | ||
| 1994 | $37.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Duke Energy's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Duke Energy (DUK) came in at $245.00M – declined 22.0% year-over-year.
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -1.1%, with a net decline across the window.
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments peaked at $2.30B in 2011; the latest annual figure is $245.00M in 2025 (89.3% below peak).
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $2.30B (2011); the minimum reading of $37.40M dates to 1994.
Within Utilities, Duke Energy (DUK) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $1.23B.
Duke Energy Cash on Hand by Year
Duke Energy Cash on Hand 2025: $245.00M
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $245.00M, declined 22.0% below 2024.
Duke Energy Cash on Hand 2024: $314.00M
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $314.00M, grew 24.1% from 2023.
Duke Energy Cash on Hand 2023: $253.00M
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $253.00M, plunged 38.1% below 2022.
Duke Energy Cash on Hand 2022: $409.00M
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $409.00M, grew 19.9% from 2021.
Duke Energy Cash on Hand 2021: $341.00M
Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $341.00M.
See more financial history for Duke Energy (DUK).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Duke Energy, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $8.85B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $3.75B | Utilities |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $2.81B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $1.64B | Utilities |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $816.00M | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $488.00M | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $250.00M | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $2.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is Duke Energy's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Duke Energy (DUK) is $245.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Duke Energy cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Duke Energy (DUK) cash and short-term investments changed -22.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Duke Energy cash and short-term investments?
- Duke Energy (DUK) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -1.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Duke Energy cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Duke Energy cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $2.30B in 2011.
What was Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Duke Energy (DUK) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $314.00M.
What was Duke Energy cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Duke Energy (DUK) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $245.00M.
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