Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Utilities
Duke Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I); and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to customers in the Southeast and Midwest regions. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas sectors; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006. Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | -1.8% |
| Utilities Sector Avg FCF Yield | -4.3% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $-1.7B |
| Market Cap | $96.6B |
| P/E Ratio | 18.7x |
Duke Energy Corporation's FCF yield of -1.8% is above the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duke Energy Corporation's (DUK) free cash flow yield?
Duke Energy Corporation's (DUK) free cash flow yield is -1.8%. That is above the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Is DUK's free cash flow yield good?
At -1.8%, DUK's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Duke Energy Corporation generate?
Duke Energy Corporation generated $-1.7B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $96.6B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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