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Why DUK Stock advanced +1.89% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$125.90 +1.89% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (DUK) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $98.16B
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID • D
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DUK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.4%
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Why DUK Stock advanced +1.89% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (DUK) advanced +1.89% to $125.90, trading at 61% of its 52-week range ($112.4 – $134.49). Stretched risk/reward at 20x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 61% of its 52-week range ($112.4 – $134.49) with RSI-14 at 63.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±3.4% around $125.90 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 0% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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DUK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -1.22%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-01O $123.6H $125.9L $123.6C $125.9VOL 3.36M
RES: $124.0SUP: $110.2SMA50: $119.2SMA200: $124.4
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
13.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Utilities Rank #42 of 58
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1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (DUK vs. XEL, EXC, ED, WEC)
Industry: Power Generation (13 Tracked Issuers)Across 58 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (DUK) ranks #42 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #3 by equity capitalization ($98.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EXC leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while EXC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.4% ROIC and — gross margin. ED currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with DUK at 47/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUK
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Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) | D | 47/100 | 19.8x | — | 5.2% | +1.89% | $98.16B | Benchmark Subject |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc. | C+ | 66/100 | 24.5x | — | 5.1% | +2.41% | $49.37B | /xel-vs-duk → |
| EXC Exelon Corporation | D | 46/100 | 11.8x | — | 5.4% | +2.55% | $47.39B | /exc-vs-duk → |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | — | — | 4.8% | +1.17% | $42.71B | /ed-vs-duk → |
| WEC WEC Energy Group Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 21.3x | 66.7% | 3.9% | +3.74% | $37.35B | /wec-vs-duk → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001326160In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (DUK) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $4.97B, operating cash flow of $12.33B, and free cash flow of -$1.69B (-3629.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, DUK closed FY2025 with $195.74B in total assets against $80.11B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.89, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $4.97B | $12.33B | -$1.69B | $195.74B | $80.11B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $4.52B | $12.33B | $48.0M | $186.34B | $76.34B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $2.84B | $9.88B | $9.88B | $53.99B | $12.63B |
3. DUK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs DUK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (NYSE: DUK) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $125.90 (+1.89% 1D, market cap $98.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 58 tracked Utilities issuers, DUK ranks #42 in composite RQD confidence.
How does DUK compare to XEL and EXC in the Utilities sector?
Within the Utilities sector (Power Generation), DUK carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.2%. By comparison, XEL (Xcel Energy Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 24.5x, ROIC 5.1%, cap $49.37B) and EXC (Exelon Corporation) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 11.8x, ROIC 5.4%, cap $47.39B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EXC leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while EXC leads on capital efficiency (5.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DUK?
Per DUK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001326160), Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) generated $0 in revenue, $4.97B in net income, and -$1.69B in free cash flow against $195.74B in total assets and $80.11B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is DUK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
DUK last traded at $125.90 (+1.89% on volume of 3,358,811 shares), positioning the stock +5.59% above its 50-day simple moving average ($119.23) and +1.21% above its 200-day simple moving average ($124.40). Across its 52-week range of $112.40 to $134.49, DUK sits at the 61.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.4% ($121.62 to $130.18).
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Why DUK Stock advanced +1.89% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 20x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.