Duke Energy — Feb 10, 2026 release

Higher full-year 2025 adjusted results were primarily driven by recovery of growing infrastructure investments to serve customers and growth in our service territories. These items were partially offset by higher O&M, interest expense, property taxes and depreciation on a growing asset base. The company is introducing 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 and extending its long-term adjusted EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2030 off the 2025 guidance range midpoint of $6.30. Management does not forecast reported GAAP EPS and related long-term growth rates. “The fourth quarter marked a strong finish to a productive year, where we met every financial goal, progressed our economic development pipeline, broke ground on 5 gigawatts of new dispatchable generation resources, and continued to deliver value for customers,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy president and chief executive officer. “The cost of energy has always been and will remain a key focus for our company. We continue to find new ways to deliver affordable energy for our customers, keeping our rates below the national average and rate changes below inflation.” “We enter 2026 with incredible momentum. The fundamentals of our business have never been stronger, and we operate in some of the most attractive jurisdictions in the nation. With the largest regulated capital plan in the industry, a balance sheet prepared for growth, and contracted demand from AI and advanced manufacturing, we are well-positioned to deliver 5% to 7% EPS growth through 2030.” Duke Energy News Releas