DUK
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Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) closed at $126.81 as of 2026-03-20, trading 27.5% above its 200-week moving average of $99.46. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 34.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, DUK is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.97 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, DUK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DUK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.5%.
With a market cap of $98.6 billion, DUK is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 9.7%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DUK would have grown to $1770, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. DUK has returned 9.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DUK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DUK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying DUK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.2% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +16.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 92% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.3% vs +32.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DUK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DUK has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +29.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 2 | 6.1% | +35.1% | +15196.7% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 2.5% | +84.8% | +893.5% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 3 | 6.1% | +79.6% | +896.3% |
| Jun 2002 | Oct 2004 | 125 | 56.7% | -32.8% | +636.1% |
| Oct 2008 | Aug 2009 | 45 | 23.7% | +15.0% | +540.1% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 2 | 0.8% | +18.4% | +459.5% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 2 | 1.3% | +22.8% | +464.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 12.3% | +41.6% | +135.1% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.1% | +6.5% | +67.6% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.9% | +20.4% | +59.1% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 3 | 0.1% | +16.3% | +57.3% |
| Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | +33.1% | +57.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 1.5% | +35.2% | +58.7% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 7 | 3.0% | +37.0% | +58.1% |
| Average | 14 | — | +29.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DUK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is currently 27.5% above its 200-week moving average of $99.46. It would need to fall to $99.46 to cross below the line.
What is DUK's 200-week moving average price?
Duke Energy Corporation's 200-week moving average is $99.46 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DUK drops below its 200-week moving average?
DUK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +29.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is DUK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DUK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 9.7%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DUK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in DUK would have grown to $1770, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. DUK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DUK pay a dividend?
Yes. Duke Energy Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 336.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20