Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Off Shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK)

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK). In a filing disclosed on November 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Duke Energy stock on October 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

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Duke Energy Stock Performance

DUK traded down $0.16 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $121.93. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,835,036 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,399,702. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $124.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $120.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $94.82 billion, a PE ratio of 19.83, a PEG ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 0.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55. Duke Energy Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $105.20 and a fifty-two week high of $130.03.

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The utilities provider reported $1.81 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.75 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $8.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.51 billion. Duke Energy had a net margin of 15.51% and a return on equity of 9.85%. Duke Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.62 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Duke Energy Corporation will post 6.33 EPS for the current year.

Duke Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.065 per share. This represents a $4.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 14th. Duke Energy’s payout ratio is presently 66.98%.

Insider Transactions at Duke Energy

In other Duke Energy news, EVP Robert Alexander Glenn sold 8,200 shares of Duke Energy stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.80, for a total transaction of $1,015,160.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,367 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,407,234.60. The trade was a 41.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on DUK shares. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Duke Energy to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Duke Energy from $138.00 to $141.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Duke Energy from $131.00 to $136.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on Duke Energy from $138.00 to $136.00 in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, BTIG Research upgraded Duke Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.44.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Duke Energy

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DUK. Activest Wealth Management raised its stake in Duke Energy by 98.1% during the first quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 212 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Duke Energy during the first quarter valued at $27,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in Duke Energy during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Duke Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Mascoma Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Duke Energy by 53.7% during the second quarter. Mascoma Wealth Management LLC now owns 249 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.31% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

Duke Energy Company Profile

Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I), and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest.