Strong Financial Performance: Duke Energy reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.25 for Q2 2025, up from $1.18 in Q2 2024. This indicates a year-over-year increase driven by top-line growth from increasing rates across their Electric Utilities segment, affirming their 2025 guidance range of $6.17 to $6.42 and a long-term earnings growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2029.

Major Investments and Strategic Partnerships: The $6 billion minority investment from Brookfield Infrastructure in the Florida business strengthens Duke¡¯s credit profile and enhances its growth potential. Additionally, the sale of the Tennessee LDC business to Spire for $2.5 billion reflects strong asset valuations and will allow Duke to fund a $4 billion increase in its Florida capital plan.

Regulatory and Legislative Support: Recent legislative measures in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio support operational cost recovery and enable financing frameworks that will help in advancing generation investments, thus reducing regulatory lag and aligning with the company¡¯s growth plans. This supportive environment is expected to enhance their earnings potential.