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Duke Energy (DUK) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Duke Energy (DUK) reported revenue of $7.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +1% from a year earlier and -17% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 27.0%, net earnings $1.1B (14.4% of revenue).
Duke Energy, Q2 2026: revenue $7.6B (+1% year over year), operating margin 27.0%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $2.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.6B | -17% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $2.0B | -25% | +12% |
| Net earnings | $1.1B | -30% | +11% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.8B | +83% | -4% |
What changed
Revenue was $7.6B in Q2 2026, up 1% year over year and down 17% from the previous quarter. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure was the largest line at 93% of revenue. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure added $0.10B year over year (up 1%), 113% of the total change. Gas Utilities and Infrastructure declined 9%.
Operating profit was $2.0B, a 27.0% margin (up 2.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 261% reached operating profit, above the 24% margin then. Total costs fell 2% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $1.1B, up 11% year over year. The effective tax rate was 12.3%.
Operating cash flow was $2.8B (down 4% year over year), 241% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $1.8B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.20B. Capital expenditures of $4.2B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$1.4B.
Questions
What was Duke Energy's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported revenue of $7.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +1% from a year earlier and -17% from the quarter before.
Was Duke Energy profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.0B (27.0% of revenue) and net earnings $1.1B.
Source: Duke Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.