Duke Energy: An Insight Into Its Nuclear Fleet Extensions & Enhancements & Other Major Drivers! 

Duke Energy has delivered a robust start to 2025, reporting first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.76, marking a 22% increase over the previous year. This growth was fueled by enhancements in sales volumes, favorable weather conditions, and the implementation of new rates across its electric and gas utility segments. Despite the positive earnings, higher interest expenses and depreciation partially offset gains. The company’s reaffirmed guidance for 2025 projects an earnings per share range of $6.17 to $6.42, with an expected long-term growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2029.