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Looking ahead, for the full year, Duke Energy Corp (DUK) has initiated earnings
outlook in line with analysts' estimates. The company expects annual adjusted
income per share of $5.85 to $6.10.  

On average, 18 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters project the firm to earn
income per share of $5.98, for the year. Analysts' estimates typically exclude
special items.

In addition, DUK has reaffirmed its long-term adjusted income per share growth
rate of 5 percent to 7 percent through 2028 off the 2024 midpoint of $5.98.   


Below are the Q4 earnings highlights for Duke Energy:

Earnings: $991 million in Q4 vs. -$650 million in the same period last year.
EPS: $1.27 in Q4 vs. -$0.86 in the same period last year.
Excluding items, Duke Energy Corp reported adjusted earnings of $1.17 billion or
$1.51 per share for the period.

Analysts projected $1.54 per share
Revenue: $7.21 billion in Q4 vs. $7.35 billion in the same period last year.



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