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Duke Energy (DUK) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Duke Energy (DUK) reported revenue of $9.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 30.2%, net earnings $1.6B (17.2% of revenue).
Duke Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $9.1B (+7% year over year), operating margin 30.2%, net earnings $1.6B, operating cash flow $3.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.1B | — | +7% |
| Operating profit | $2.7B | — | +18% |
| Net earnings | $1.6B | — | +10% |
| Operating cash flow | $3.6B | — | -0.4% |
What changed
Revenue was $9.1B in Q3 2026, up 7% year over year. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure was the largest line at 96% of revenue. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure added $0.70B year over year (up 9%), 125% of the total change.
Operating profit was $2.7B, a 30.2% margin (up 2.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 73% reached operating profit, above the 27% margin then. Total costs grew 2% against revenue growth of 7%. Net earnings were $1.6B, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 15.3%.
Operating cash flow was $3.6B (roughly flat year over year), 219% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $1.8B of depreciation and amortization. Capital expenditures of $4.3B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.71B.
Questions
What was Duke Energy's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported revenue of $9.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier.
Was Duke Energy profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.7B (30.2% of revenue) and net earnings $1.6B.
Source: Duke Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.