Is Duke Energy (DUK) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Duke Energy (DUK) B for risk, a composite score of 70 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts DUK in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind DUK's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how DUK scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving DUK's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind DUK's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
Customers and consumer advocates are publicly opposing Duke Energy's pending rate increase in North Carolina. If the NC Utilities Commission bows to that pressure, it may approve a smaller increase than Duke asked for, trimming the utility's allowed return.
JPMorgan lifted its price target on Duke Energy to $141, a modest bump, while keeping a neutral rating. The bank sees the utility as fairly valued with few near-term catalysts to move the stock.
What a B grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, DUK's composite of 70 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DUK or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.