Alpha Score of 42 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals — score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Duke Energy shares traded within their 52-week range of $112.46 to $133.46 today as investors weighed the utility provider's current valuation against its recent operational performance. The company reports a trailing P/E ratio of 58.2, which stands notably high relative to its 9.1% year-over-year EPS growth and 6.2% revenue growth. With an EPS of $2.23 and a net margin of 15.4%, the firm maintains consistent profitability, yet the current pricing suggests a market expectation that exceeds these fundamental growth rates. The Alpha Score of 42.8 reflects this divergence, underpinned by a momentum sub-score of 63.7, which contrasts with a lower value sub-score of 31.7. Quality metrics remain moderate at 44.2, indicating stable but measured operational health. As the utility sector faces shifting interest rate environments and capital expenditure requirements, the disconnect between the company's valuation multiples and its underlying growth trajectory remains a focal point for market participants. Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly earnings reports to determine if revenue expansion can support the current earnings multiple.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 26 | Ghartey-Tagoe Kodwo | EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus | SELL | 17.1K | $2.2M |
| Mar 2, 26 | Ghartey-Tagoe Kodwo | EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus | SELL | 1.2K | $156K |
| Mar 2, 26 | Repko Regis T. | SVP, System Planning&Construct | SELL | 663 | $87K |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 2.89M | $338.22M | NEW |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 318K | $37.26M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 174K | $20.42M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 111K | $13.03M | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 4K | $506.9K | NEW |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 500 | $58.6K | NEW |
Duke Energy Corporation operates as a major energy company in the United States through its subsidiaries. It functions across two primary segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, which generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to approximately 8.6 million customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions; and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, which serves more than 1.6 million natural gas customers. The company maintains regulated utilities in key states including the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky, positioning it as one of the largest utilities in the nation. Duke Energy Corporation plays a critical role in delivering reliable power and gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial users, supporting essential energy needs across diverse geographies. Its operations emphasize regulated electric and gas infrastructure, contributing significantly to the stability of regional energy markets. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy Corporation remains a cornerstone of the U.S. utilities sector.
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