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Duke Energy reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.43 per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company's stock remains near $120, supported by a 2.7GW expansion in its data center pipeline since late 2025. Increased electricity demand from data centers in the Carolinas has offset cost pressures, contributing to revenue growth from rate-based infrastructure investments.
This marks the third consecutive quarter where data center growth has been a key driver of Duke Energy's financial performance. However, the stock remains below the average analyst price target of $137.94, reflecting investor caution amid regulatory and capital expenditure challenges.
Why it matters: The energy demands of the data center sector provide a significant growth driver for utilities. Duke Energy's ability to capitalize on this demand while navigating regulatory and cost pressures could influence market expectations for utilities serving high-growth digital infrastructure markets.