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Mar 31
Duke Energy Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Duke Energy reported strong Q1 2025 results with improved EPS and net income driven by higher volumes, favorable weather, and regulatory execution.
Key Takeaways
Duke Energy delivered solid Q1 2025 financials, with net income of $1.37 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.76, reflecting strength across electric and gas segments.
Adjusted EPS increased to $1.76 from $1.44 in Q1 2024.
Electric Utilities & Infrastructure drove $1.276 billion in income.
Gas Utilities & Infrastructure added $349 million in segment income.
Effective tax rate decreased to 12.2% from 13.7% in Q1 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Duke Energy reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.17–$6.42 and a 5–7% long-term annual growth rate through 2029.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance.
- Strong economic development pipeline including new data center agreements.
- Favorable rate case outcomes improving cash from operations.
- Active capital investment plans to support long-term growth.
- Expansion of nuclear and natural gas generation capacity underway.
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing O&M and interest expense pressures.
- Regulatory uncertainty in pending rate cases.
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations and inflation.
- Potential financial impacts from severe weather events.
- Long-term decarbonization efforts may raise capital requirements.