Duke Energy Corporation Corporate Units DUKU

Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.

• Zacks Investment Research 5 oct

  Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now

  The article explains the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool, which identifies stocks likely to beat quarterly earnings estimates by comparing the most accurate analyst estimates to consensus estimates. When combined with a Zacks Rank #3 or stronger, stocks posted positive surprises 70% of the time with ~28% average annual returns. Entergy and Duke Energy are highlighted as current examples with positive ESP figures ahead of their November 2026 earnings releases.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 22 sept

  Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU)?

  The iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) is a passively managed fund with $1.35 billion in assets tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index. With a 0.38% expense ratio and 2.49% dividend yield, it offers diversified exposure to the utilities sector but has underperformed year-to-date, declining 2.57%. The fund holds 49 stocks with top positions in NextEra Energy (11.1%), Southern Company, and Duke Energy. Alternatives like Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) and State Street Utilities SPDR (XLU) offer lower expense ratios.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 21 sept

  IDACORP Hikes Dividend 2.3% to Strengthen Shareholder Returns

  IDACORP Inc. announced a 2.3% increase in its quarterly dividend to 90 cents per share ($3.60 annualized), marking its 14th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company plans to invest nearly $7 billion during 2026-2030 to strengthen generation capacity and infrastructure. IDACORP's stable regulated operations in Idaho and growing customer base support its ability to maintain consistent dividend growth.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 16 sept

  Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU)?

  The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is a passively managed ETF offering low-cost exposure to the utilities sector with a 0.09% expense ratio and 2.89% dividend yield. The fund has underperformed year-to-date, down 1.97%, and holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy). It features 71 holdings with top positions in NextEra Energy, Southern Company, and Duke Energy, making it a medium-risk option for utilities sector investors.

  

• The Motley Fool 6 sept

  BWX Technologies Already Builds Reactors for the Navy. Why Is It Still the Cheapest Nuclear Stock?

  BWX Technologies trades at lower valuations than nuclear peers despite being the sole supplier of reactors and fuel for the U.S. Navy's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The company reported 18% revenue growth to $901.6M in Q2, signed $1.4B in new Navy contracts, and raised full-year guidance to $3.8B revenue and $4.70-$4.80 EPS. With an $8.6B backlog and diversification into commercial nuclear and medical isotopes, BWX presents a value opportunity in the nuclear sector.