Operating Income for Duke Energy (DUK)
According to Duke Energy's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $8.60B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$8.60B
YoY change
+8.2%
5Y CAGR
+13.4%
Peak year (2025)
$8.58B
Cumulative operating income
$155.41B
Operating Income history chart for Duke Energy (DUK) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Duke Energy (DUK) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.58B | +8.2% | ||
| 2024 | $7.93B | +12.1% | ||
| 2023 | $7.07B | +17.6% | ||
| 2022 | $6.01B | +9.3% | ||
| 2021 | $5.50B | +20.3% | ||
| 2020 | $4.57B | -19.9% | ||
| 2019 | $5.71B | +21.9% | ||
| 2018 | $4.68B | -16.7% | ||
| 2017 | $5.63B | +8.1% | ||
| 2016 | $5.20B | +2.4% | ||
| 2015 | $5.08B | +4.9% | ||
| 2014 | $4.84B | -0.2% | ||
| 2013 | $4.85B | +24.4% | ||
| 2012 | $3.90B | +40.5% | ||
| 2011 | $2.78B | +12.8% | ||
| 2010 | $2.46B | +9.4% | ||
| 2009 | $2.25B | -10.4% | ||
| 2008 | $2.51B | +0.5% | ||
| 2007 | $2.50B | -21.1% | ||
| 2006 | $3.17B | -12.4% | ||
| 2005 | $3.62B | +11.7% | ||
| 2004 | $3.24B | -538.6% | ||
| 2003 | -$738.00M | -128.4% | ||
| 2002 | $2.60B | -29.4% | ||
| 2001 | $3.69B | +19.4% | ||
| 2000 | $3.09B | +69.8% | ||
| 1999 | $1.82B | -26.8% | ||
| 1998 | $2.48B | +26.1% | ||
| 1997 | $1.97B | -8.7% | ||
| 1996 | $2.16B | +4.4% | ||
| 1995 | $2.07B | +75.3% | ||
| 1994 | $1.18B | -72.4% | ||
| 1993 | $4.28B | +8.1% | ||
| 1992 | $3.96B | +3.8% | ||
| 1991 | $3.82B | +3.7% | ||
| 1990 | $3.68B | +1.2% | ||
| 1989 | $3.64B | +0.3% | ||
| 1988 | $3.63B | -2.1% | ||
| 1987 | $3.71B | +9.0% | ||
| 1986 | $3.40B | +17.3% | ||
| 1985 | $2.90B | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Duke Energy's reported income statements (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
In 2025, Duke Energy (DUK) operating income totalled $8.58B – grew 8.2% year-over-year.
Duke Energy operating income compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +13.4%, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, operating income reached its high of $8.58B in 2025 and its low of -$738.00M in 2003.
Within Utilities, Duke Energy (DUK) ranks 1st among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $3.83B.
Duke Energy Operating Income by Year
Duke Energy Operating Income 2025: $8.58B
Duke Energy operating income in 2025 was $8.58B, grew 8.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Duke Energy Operating Income 2024: $7.93B
Duke Energy operating income in 2024 was $7.93B, grew 12.1% from 2023.
Duke Energy Operating Income 2023: $7.07B
Duke Energy operating income in 2023 was $7.07B, grew 17.6% from 2022.
Duke Energy Operating Income 2022: $6.01B
Duke Energy operating income in 2022 was $6.01B, grew 9.3% from 2021.
Duke Energy Operating Income 2021: $5.50B
Duke Energy operating income in 2021 was $5.50B.
See more financial history for Duke Energy (DUK).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Duke Energy, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $8.28B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $7.27B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $5.30B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $4.41B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $3.25B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $3.09B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $1.39B | Utilities |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $1.33B | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is Duke Energy's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Duke Energy (DUK) is $8.60B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Duke Energy operating income changed year-over-year?
- Duke Energy (DUK) operating income changed +8.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Duke Energy operating income?
- Duke Energy (DUK) operating income compound annual growth rate is +13.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Duke Energy operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Duke Energy operating income reached its highest annual value of $8.58B in 2025.
What was Duke Energy operating income in 2024?
- Duke Energy (DUK) operating income in 2024 was $7.93B.
What was Duke Energy operating income in 2025?
- Duke Energy (DUK) operating income in 2025 was $8.58B.
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