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The Silent Rise Of Duke Energy: Data Centers, Gas & Nuclear Are Converging! 

Duke Energy reported first quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.93, representing an increase from $1.76 in the same period last year. The company’s results benefited from significant infrastructure investments across its service territories to meet growing customer demand, as well as favorable weather that increased usage. These developments contributed to stronger performance in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment, partially offset by higher operations and maintenance (O&M) and depreciation expenses related to the expanding asset base. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment showed modest growth related to riders and customer expansion but faced increased depreciation costs. Duke Energy reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 per share and expects to achieve a 5% to 7% long-term EPS growth rate through 2030, with confidence in earning in the top half of the range starting in 2028.