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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Duke Energy Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 10.4%. The stock peaked in 2011 with a massive +29.8% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-20.0%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 17 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+10.4%
Win Rate
85%
17W - 3L
Best
+29.8%
2011
Worst
-20.0%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Duke Energy Corporation
Visit Website ↗Duke Energy Corporation is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, providing electricity to approximately 8.2 million customers in six states and natural gas to 1.6 million customers in five states. The company has approximately 50,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Florida and an extensive natural gas distribution system. Duke Energy is transforming its energy system to include cleaner energy and smart infrastructure.
Key Business Segments
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Transmits, distributes, and sells natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Commercial Renewables
Owns, operates, and invests in wind and solar generation facilities across the United States.
Key Innovations
- ✓Leading the transition to cleaner energy, investing heavily in renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
- ✓Implementing smart grid technologies to enhance grid reliability, efficiency, and customer service.
Historical Milestones
James Buchanan Duke establishes the Catawba Power Company, later becoming Duke Energy.
Merges with Cinergy Corp., expanding its service territory into the Midwest.
Acquires Progress Energy, creating the largest electric utility in the United States.