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Duke Energy Corp (DUK) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock demonstrates stable technical indicators, positive analyst sentiment, and strong hedge fund interest. Despite minor YoY declines in net income and EPS, the company's long-term growth outlook remains solid, supported by consistent revenue growth and reaffirmed EPS growth targets. The lack of significant negative catalysts and the company's proactive measures in combating scams further enhance its appeal as a stable utility investment.
The stock is showing bullish momentum with a positively expanding MACD histogram (0.536), RSI at 78.934 (neutral zone), and bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The price is trading near resistance levels (R1: 126.719), indicating potential upward movement. Key support levels are at 119.806.
Hedge funds are heavily buying the stock, with a 445.36% increase in buying activity over the last quarter.
Analysts maintain positive ratings, with several price targets above the current price.
Duke Energy's proactive use of AI to combat scams enhances its brand reputation and customer trust.
Q4 revenue growth of 7.85% YoY driven by increased power demand from AI.
Slight YoY declines in net income (-1.85%) and EPS (-2.60%) in Q4
Some analysts have lowered price targets due to cautious investor sentiment in the utilities sector.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 7.85% YoY to $7.94 billion, gross margin improved by 5.46% YoY to 52.94%, but net income and EPS saw minor declines of -1.85% and -2.60%, respectively. The company reaffirmed its 5%-7% EPS growth target through 2030, with expectations to reach the top half of the range by 2028.
Analysts generally maintain positive ratings on Duke Energy, with recent price targets ranging from $115 to $141. The consensus reflects confidence in the company's long-term growth, despite some target reductions due to sector-wide cautious sentiment.
