Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

Duke Energy’s adjusted EPS topped consensus while revenue missed in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported Aug. 4. Revenue rose about 1% to roughly $7.6 billion, but the roughly $7.6 billion print came in below the about $7.7 billion estimate by 0.9%; operating income was about $2.1 billion, with operating margin near 27% and gross margin about 73%. Adjusted EPS was $1.43 versus the $1.30 estimate, about 10% above consensus and up about 14% from $1.25 a year ago, while net income increased 11% to about $1.1 billion from $984.0 million last year. Operating cash flow came in at about $2.8 billion, and the company paid about $1.7 billion in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $1.93 on revenue of $8.98 billion.