Duke Energy Sees Profit Surge with Increased Rates and Better Weather
Duke Energy (DUK) posted a notable profit for the second quarter, surpassing earnings and revenue expectations. The North Carolina-based utility company reported a net income of $900 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of $220 million in the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.18, with revenue climbing 9% year-over-year to $7.17 billion.
The company’s Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division saw a 28.2% increase in income, driven by rate hikes, higher sales volumes, and favorable weather conditions. However, Duke Energy’s Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit experienced a sharp 76% drop in income, falling to $6 million due to rising costs.
CEO Lynn Good highlighted Duke Energy’s “clear growth visibility,” attributed to a substantial $73 billion capital investment plan. Following the earnings report, Duke Energy’s shares rose 2.1% to $113.45 by 1:40 p.m. ET Tuesday and have gained approximately 17% since the beginning of the year.
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