Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.41%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is 3.41%.
DUK Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.41%
Yield on Cost for DUK
DUK now pays $4.26 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $80.51 | 5.29% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-04) | $101.48 | 4.20% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $89.75 | 4.75% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $116.33 | 3.66% |
| Buying today(at $125.04) | $125.04 | 3.41% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.41% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 2.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.41%
In 3 years
3.69%
In 5 years
3.89%
In 10 years
4.43%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Duke Energy Corporation (DUK).
Starting Yield
3.41%
Ending YOC
4.59%
Year 15 Dividend
$5.74
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$75.21
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $4.26 | — | 3.41% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $4.35 | +2.01% | 3.48% | $4.35 |
| Year 2 | $4.43 | +2.01% | 3.55% | $8.78 |
| Year 3 | $4.52 | +2.01% | 3.62% | $13.30 |
| Year 4 | $4.61 | +2.01% | 3.69% | $17.91 |
| Year 5 | $4.71 | +2.01% | 3.76% | $22.62 |
| Year 6 | $4.80 | +2.01% | 3.84% | $27.42 |
| Year 7 | $4.90 | +2.01% | 3.92% | $32.32 |
| Year 8 | $5.00 | +2.01% | 3.99% | $37.31 |
| Year 9 | $5.10 | +2.01% | 4.08% | $42.41 |
| Year 10 | $5.20 | +2.01% | 4.16% | $47.61 |
| Year 11 | $5.30 | +2.01% | 4.24% | $52.91 |
| Year 12 | $5.41 | +2.01% | 4.33% | $58.32 |
| Year 13 | $5.52 | +2.01% | 4.41% | $63.83 |
| Year 14 | $5.63 | +2.01% | 4.50% | $69.46 |
| Year 15 | $5.74 | +2.01% | 4.59% | $75.21 |
Duke Energy Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Duke Energy Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for DUK stock is 3.41%.
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation, an energy provider operating across the United States with its various affiliates, structures its operations into three primary divisions: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division is responsible for generating, transmitting, distributing, and retailing electricity across the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwestern states. Its power generation relies on a diverse portfolio of fuel sources, including coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewable technologies, and nuclear energy. Beyond direct retail sales, it also provides electricity at wholesale rates to various entities such as municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving organizations. This segment caters to approximately 8.2 million customers spanning six states within the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S., encompassing a service area of about 91,000 square miles, and boasts an impressive generating capacity of approximately 50,259 megawatts. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment focuses on the distribution of natural gas to a broad customer base, including residential homes, commercial enterprises, industrial facilities, and power generation plants. It also manages, operates, and invests in essential pipeline transmission networks and natural gas storage facilities. This segment serves around 1.6 million customers in total, with roughly 1.1 million located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and an additional 550,000 customers in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Through its Commercial Renewables division, Duke Energy is actively involved in the acquisition, development, construction, ownership, and operation of wind and solar power projects. This includes offering non-regulated renewable energy and energy storage solutions to a variety of clients, such as utility companies, electric cooperatives, municipal governments, and corporate entities. The division's portfolio comprises 23 wind farms, 178 solar installations, two battery storage sites, and 71 fuel cell locations, totaling a substantial capacity of 3,554 MW spread across 22 different states. Established in 1904, the company was initially known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. before adopting its current name, Duke Energy Corporation, in April 2005. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Harry K. Sideris