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Duke Energy · Earnings release · 8-K Exhibit 99

DUK · Utilities

Filed 2026-05-05 · CY2026 Q2 · Company’s FY2026 Q2 · 9,946 words

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Duke Energy reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.93, up from $1.76 in Q1 2025, driven by recovery of infrastructure investments and favorable weather, partly offset by higher O&M and storm costs. The company reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 and a 5-7% long-term growth rate through 2030, with confidence to reach the top half beginning in 2028. Management closed $5.3 billion in strategic transactions and secured 7.6 GW in economic development projects under Electric Service Agreements.

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EX-99.12er-20260331xearningsreleas.htmEX-99.1 Document

News Release

Media Contact: Gillian Moore

24-Hour: 800.559.3853

Analyst Contact: Mike Switzer

Office: 704.382.6473

May 5, 2026

Duke Energy reports first-quarter 2026 financial results

▪First-quarter 2026 reported EPS of $1.97 and adjusted EPS of $1.93

▪T1Seizing growth opportunities with a total of 7.6 GW of economic development projects secured under Electric Service Agreements

▪T2Successfully closed $5.3 billion strategic transactions to strengthen balance sheet and support growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced first-quarter 2026 reported EPS of $1.97, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and adjusted EPS of $1.93. This is compared to reported and adjusted EPS of $1.76 for the first quarter of 2025.

Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of certain items that are included in reported EPS. The difference between first-quarter 2026 reported and adjusted EPS includes gains on asset sales, charges related to legal and regulatory settlements, and results of discontinued operations.

Higher first-quarter 2026 adjusted results were driven by recovery of infrastructure investments to reliably serve customers in our growing jurisdictions, along with favorable weather. These items were partially offset by higher O&M expenses, including storm costs, as well as higher depreciation on a growing asset base.

G1The company is reaffirming its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 and long-term adjusted EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2030 off the 2025 midpoint of $6.30, with confidence to earn in the top half of the range beginning in 2028. Management does not forecast reported GAAP EPS and related long-term growth rates.

“We’re advancing the economies of the states we serve by making the right investments at the right time in a way that delivers value for our customers and communities,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy president and chief executive officer. “From maximizing our existing fleet, to constructing new generation and strengthening the grid, we’re executing today and building for the future – all while pursuing solutions to keep rates as low as possible.”

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Business segment results

In addition to the following summary of first-quarter 2026 business segment performance, comprehensive tables with detailed EPS drivers for the first quarter compared to prior year are provided at the end of this news release.

The discussion below of first-quarter results includes both GAAP segment income and adjusted segment income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tables at the end of this news release present a full reconciliation of GAAP reported results to adjusted results.

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

On a reported basis, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure recognized first-quarter 2026 segment income of $1,254 million, compared to segment income of $1,276 million in the first quarter of 2025. In addition to the drivers outlined below, first-quarter 2026 results include the impact of charges related to legal and regulatory settlements at Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, which were treated as special items and excluded from adjusted earnings.

On an adjusted basis, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure recognized first-quarter 2026 segment income of $1,404 million, compared to segment income of $1,276 million in the first quarter of 2025. This represents an increase of $0.16 per share. T3Higher quarterly results were primarily driven by recovery of infrastructure investments to reliably serve customers in our growing jurisdictions, along with favorable weather, T4partially offset by higher O&M expenses, including storm costs, along with higher depreciation on a growing asset base.

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure

On a reported basis, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure recognized first-quarter 2026 segment income of $532 million, compared to segment income of $349 million in the first quarter of 2025. In addition to the drivers outlined below, first-quarter 2026 results include the impact of gains on asset sales related to Piedmont's Tennessee business and SustainRNG projects, which were treated as special items and excluded from adjusted earnings.

On an adjusted basis, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure recognized first-quarter 2026 segment income of $361 million, compared to segment income of $349 million in the first quarter of 2025. This represents an increase of $0.01 per share. Higher quarterly results were primarily driven by recovery of infrastructure investments to reliably serve customers in our growing jurisdictions, partially offset by higher O&M expenses and depreciation on a growing asset base.

Other

Other primarily includes interest expense on holding company debt, other unallocated corporate costs and results from Duke Energy’s captive insurance company.

On a reported and adjusted basis, Other recognized a first-quarter 2026 segment loss of $263 million, compared to segment loss of $260 million in the first quarter of 2025.

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Effective tax rate

Duke Energy's consolidated reported effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 17.6% compared to 12.1% in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in the reported effective tax rate was primarily due to non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Piedmont's Tennessee business.

Duke Energy's consolidated adjusted effective tax rate was 10.6% for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 12.2% in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in the adjusted effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of nuclear production tax credits.

The tables at the end of this news release present a reconciliation of the reported effective tax rate to the adjusted effective tax rate.

Earnings conference call for analysts

An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET today to discuss first-quarter 2026 financial results and other business and financial updates. The conference call will be hosted by Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

The call can be accessed via the investors' section (duke-energy.com/investors) of Duke Energy’s website or by dialing 585.542.9983 in the U.S. or 833.461.5787 outside the U.S. The confirmation code is 939851751. Please call in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Special Items and Non-GAAP Reconciliation

The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP reported EPS to adjusted EPS for first-quarter 2026 and 2025 financial results:

(In millions, except per share amounts)

After-Tax Amount

1Q 2026 EPS

1Q 2025 EPS

EPS, as reported

$

1.97

$

1.76

Adjustments to reported EPS:

First Quarter 2026

Legal and Regulatory Settlements

$

150

$

0.19

Asset Sales

(171)

(0.22)

Discontinued Operations

(13)

(0.02)

Total adjustments(a)

$

(0.04)

$

—

EPS, adjusted

$

1.93

$

1.76

(a) Total EPS adjustments may not foot due to rounding.

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Non-GAAP financial measures

Management evaluates financial performance in part based on non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS and adjusted effective tax rate. Adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS represent income (loss) from continuing operations available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders in dollar and basic per share amounts, adjusted for the dollar and per share impact of special items. The adjusted effective tax rate is calculated using pretax earnings and income tax expense, both adjusted to include the impact of noncontrolling interests and preferred dividends and to exclude the impact of special items. Special items represent certain charges and credits, which management believes are not indicative of Duke Energy's ongoing performance.

Special items included within the financial statement periods presented, which management does not believe are reflective of ongoing costs, are described below:

•Legal and Regulatory Settlements represent the impact of charges related to legal settlements as well as regulatory matters related to the establishment of a regulatory liability associated with an energy efficiency program at Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress.

•Asset Sales represent the impact of gains on sale of assets related to Piedmont's Tennessee business and certain renewable natural gas investments.

Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting, and to report financial results to the Board of Directors, employees, and stockholders, as well as analysts and investors. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS and the adjusted effective tax rate are Net Income (Loss) Available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders (GAAP reported earnings (loss)), Basic earnings (loss) per share Available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders (GAAP reported earnings (loss) per share), and the reported effective tax rate, respectively.

Due to the forward-looking nature of forecasted adjusted EPS and related growth rates, the information to reconcile those amounts to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is not available, as management is unable to project special items, such as legal settlements, impacts of regulatory orders or asset impairments, for future periods.

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Management evaluates segment performance based on segment income and other net loss. Segment income and other net loss are defined as income (loss) from continuing operations net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests and preferred stock dividends. Segment income and other net loss include intercompany revenues and expenses that are eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Management also uses adjusted segment income and adjusted other net loss as measures of historical and anticipated future segment performance. Adjusted segment income and adjusted other net loss are non-GAAP financial measures, as they represent segment income and other net loss adjusted for special items, as discussed above. Management believes the presentation of adjusted segment income and adjusted other net loss provide useful information to investors, as they provide additional relevant comparison of a segment’s or Other's performance across periods. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted segment income and adjusted other net loss are segment income and other net loss.

Due to the forward-looking nature of forecasted adjusted segment income and forecasted adjusted other net loss and related growth rates, the information to reconcile these amounts to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not available, as management is unable to project special items, as discussed above.

Duke Energy’s adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted segment income, and adjusted other net loss may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because other companies may not calculate the measures in the same manner.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

Forward-Looking Information

This document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and can often be identified by terms and phrases that include “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “will,” “potential,” “forecast,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook” or other similar terminology. Various factors may cause actual results to be materially different than the suggested outcomes within forward-looking statements; accordingly, there is no assurance that such results will be realized. These factors include, but are not limited to:

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◦The ability to implement our business strategy, including meeting forecasted load growth demand, grid and fleet modernization objectives, and reducing carbon emissions, while balancing customer reliability and keeping costs as low as possible for our customers;

◦State, federal and foreign legislative and regulatory initiatives, including costs of compliance with existing and future environmental requirements and/or uncertainty of applicability or changes to such legislative and regulatory initiatives, including those related to climate change, as well as rulings that affect cost and investment recovery or have an impact on rate structures or market prices;

◦The extent and timing of costs and liabilities to comply with federal and state laws, regulations and legal requirements related to coal ash remediation, including amounts for required closure of certain ash impoundments, are uncertain and difficult to estimate;

◦The ability to timely recover eligible costs, including amounts associated with coal ash impoundment retirement obligations, asset retirement and construction costs related to carbon emissions reductions, and costs related to significant weather events, particularly in periods of heightened customer affordability concerns, bill volatility, or public and political scrutiny, and to earn an adequate return on investment through rate case proceedings and the regulatory process;

◦T5The costs of decommissioning nuclear facilities could prove to be more extensive than amounts estimated and all costs may not be fully recoverable through the regulatory process;

◦The impact of extraordinary external events, such as a global pandemic, trade wars or military conflict, and their collateral consequences, including the disruption of global supply chains or the economic activity in our service territories;

◦Costs and effects of legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims;

◦T6Industrial, commercial and residential decline in service territories or customer bases resulting from sustained downturns of the economy, storm damage, reduced customer usage due to cost pressures from inflation, tariffs, or fuel costs, worsening economic health of our service territories, reductions in customer usage patterns, or lower than anticipated load growth, particularly if usage of electricity by data centers is less than currently projected, energy efficiency efforts, natural gas building and appliance electrification, and use of alternative energy sources, such as self-generation and distributed generation technologies;

◦Federal and state regulations, laws and other efforts designed to promote and expand the use of energy efficiency measures, natural gas electrification, and distributed generation technologies, such as private solar and battery storage, in Duke Energy service territories could result in a reduced number of customers, excess generation resources as well as stranded costs;

◦Advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence;

◦Additional competition in electric and natural gas markets, municipalization and continued industry consolidation;

◦The influence of weather and other natural phenomena on operations, financial position, and cash flows, including the economic, operational and other effects of severe storms, hurricanes, droughts, earthquakes and tornadoes, including extreme weather associated with climate change;

◦Changing or conflicting investor, customer and other stakeholder expectations and demands, particularly regarding environmental, social and governance matters and costs related thereto;

◦The ability to successfully operate electric generating facilities and deliver electricity to customers, including direct or indirect effects to the company resulting from an incident that affects the United States electric grid or generating resources;

◦Operational interruptions to our natural gas distribution and transmission activities;

◦The availability of adequate interstate pipeline transportation capacity and natural gas supply;

◦The impact on facilities and business from a terrorist or other attack, war, vandalism, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, operational events, information technology failures or other catastrophic events, such as severe storms, fires, explosions, pandemic health events or other similar occurrences;

◦The inherent risks associated with the operation of nuclear facilities, including environmental, health, safety, regulatory and financial risks, including the financial stability of third-party service providers;

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◦The timing and extent of changes in commodity prices, including any impact from increased tariffs, export controls and interest rates, and the ability to timely recover such costs through the regulatory process, where appropriate, and their impact on liquidity positions and the value of underlying assets;

◦The results of financing efforts, including the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, interest rate fluctuations, compliance with debt covenants and conditions, an individual utility’s generation portfolio, and general market and economic conditions;

◦Credit ratings of the Duke Energy Registrants may be different from what is expected;

◦Declines in the market prices of equity and fixed-income securities and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans, other post-retirement benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds;

◦Construction and development risks associated with the completion of the Duke Energy Registrants’ capital investment projects, including risks related to financing, timing and receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, obtaining and complying with terms of permits, meeting construction budgets and schedules, obtaining sufficient skilled labor and satisfying operating and environmental performance standards, as well as the ability to recover costs from customers in a timely manner, or at all;

◦Changes in rules for regional transmission organizations, including changes in rate designs and new and evolving capacity markets, and risks related to obligations created by the default of other participants;

◦The ability to control operation and maintenance costs;

◦The level of creditworthiness of counterparties to transactions;

◦The ability to obtain adequate insurance at acceptable costs and recover on claims made;

◦Employee workforce factors, including the potential inability to attract and retain key personnel;

◦The ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions to Duke Energy Corporation holding company (the Parent);

◦The performance of projects undertaken by our businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities;

◦The effect of accounting and reporting pronouncements issued periodically by accounting standard-setting bodies and the SEC;

◦The impact of United States tax legislation to our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and our credit ratings;

◦The impacts from potential impairments of goodwill or investment carrying values;

◦Asset or business acquisitions and dispositions may not be consummated or yield the anticipated benefits, which could adversely affect our financial condition, credit metrics or ability to execute strategic and capital plans; and

◦The actions of activist shareholders could disrupt our operations, impact our ability to execute on our business strategy, or cause fluctuations in the trading price of our common stock.

Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in the Duke Energy Registrants' reports filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at sec.gov. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than described. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and the Duke Energy Registrants expressly disclaim an obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

REPORTED TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS RECONCILIATION

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Special Items

Reported Earnings

Legal and Regulatory Settlements

Asset Sales

Discontinued Operations

Total Adjustments

Adjusted Earnings

SEGMENT INCOME (LOSS)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

$

1,254

$

150

A

$

—

$

—

$

150

$

1,404

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure

532

—

(171)

B

—

(171)

361

Total Reportable Segment Income

1,786

150

(171)

—

(21)

1,765

Other

(263)

—

—

—

(263)

Discontinued Operations

13

—

—

(13)

C

(13)

—

Net Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders

$

1,536

$

150

$

(171)

$

(13)

$

(34)

$

1,502

EPS AVAILABLE TO DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$

1.97

$

0.19

$

(0.22)

$

(0.02)

$

(0.04)

$

1.93

Note: Total EPS adjustments do not cross-foot due to rounding.

A – $197 million total pretax recorded at Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress within Operations, maintenance and other and Operating Revenues on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for legal settlements as well as regulatory matters related to the establishment of a regulatory liability associated with an energy efficiency program. The segment income amount for these items are net of a $47 million tax benefit.

B – Net of $196 million tax expense which includes the impact of nondeductible goodwill related to the sale of Piedmont's Tennessee business.

•$368 million recorded within Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net, and $7 million recorded within Property and other taxes on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the sale of Piedmont's Tennessee business.

•$6 million recorded within Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the sale of certain renewable natural gas investments.

C – Recorded in Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Weighted Average Shares, basic (reported and adjusted) – 778 million

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

REPORTED TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS RECONCILIATION

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

​

Reported Earnings

Discontinued Operations

Total Adjustments

Adjusted Earnings

SEGMENT INCOME (LOSS)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

$

1,276

$

—

$

—

$

1,276

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure

349

—

—

349

Total Reportable Segment Income

1,625

—

—

1,625

Other

(260)

—

—

(260)

Net Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders

$

1,365

$

—

$

—

$

1,365

EPS AVAILABLE TO DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$

1.76

$

—

$

1.76

Weighted Average Shares, basic (reported and adjusted) – 777 million

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

EFFECTIVE TAX RECONCILIATION

March 2026

(Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2026

Balance

Effective Tax Rate

Reported Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

$

1,897

Legal and Regulatory Settlements

197

Asset Sales

(367)

Noncontrolling Interests

(32)

Preferred Dividends

(14)

Adjusted Pretax Income

$

1,681

Reported Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations

$

333

17.6

%

Legal and Regulatory Settlements

47

Asset Sales

(196)

Noncontrolling Interest Portion of Income Taxes(a)

(5)

Adjusted Tax Expense

$

179

10.6

%

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2025

Balance

Effective Tax Rate

Reported Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

$

1,597

Noncontrolling Interests

(28)

Preferred Dividends

(14)

Adjusted Pretax Income

$

1,555

Reported Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations

$

193

12.1

%

Noncontrolling Interest Portion of Income Taxes(a)

(3)

Adjusted Tax Expense

$

190

12.2

%

(a) Income tax related to non-pass-through entities for tax purposes.

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EARNINGS VARIANCES

March 2026 YTD vs. Prior Year

(Dollars per share)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Other

Consolidated

2025 YTD Reported and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

$

1.64

$

0.45

$

(0.33)

$

1.76

Weather

0.04

—

—

0.04

Volume(a)

0.03

—

—

0.03

Riders and Other Retail Margin(b)

0.10

0.03

—

0.13

Rate case impacts, net(c)

0.13

0.01

—

0.14

Wholesale

0.01

—

—

0.01

Operations and maintenance, net of recoverables(d)

(0.08)

(0.01)

—

(0.09)

Interest Expense

(0.02)

—

(0.03)

(0.05)

AFUDC Equity

0.02

—

—

0.02

Depreciation and amortization(e)

(0.08)

(0.01)

—

(0.09)

Other

0.01

(0.01)

0.03

0.03

Total variance

$

0.16

$

0.01

$

—

$

0.17

2026 YTD Adjusted Earnings Per Share

$

1.80

$

0.46

$

(0.33)

$

1.93

Legal and Regulatory Settlements

(0.19)

—

—

(0.19)

Asset Sales

—

0.22

—

0.22

Discontinued Operations

—

—

0.02

0.02

2026 YTD Reported Earnings Per Share

$

1.61

$

0.68

$

(0.31)

$

1.97

Note: Earnings Per Share amounts are calculated using the consolidated statutory income tax rate for all drivers. Basic weighted average shares outstanding increased from 777 million to 778 million. Totals may not foot or cross-foot due to rounding.

(a) Includes block and seasonal pricing.

(b) Electric Utilities and Infrastructure includes transmission revenues and higher grid modernization riders. Gas Utilities and Infrastructure includes customer growth in North Carolina and South Carolina.

(c) Electric Utilities and Infrastructure includes impacts from DEI rates, effective February 2025 (+$0.04), DEC North Carolina Year 3 rates, effective January 2026, and DEC South Carolina rates, effective March 2026 (+$0.03), DEF Year 2 rates, effective January 2026 (+$0.03) DEP North Carolina Year 3 rates, effective October 2025, and DEP South Carolina rates, effective February 2026 (+$0.02) and DEK rates, effective July 2025 (+$0.01). Gas Utilities and Infrastructure includes impacts from DEK rates, effective January 2026.

(d) Electric Utilities and Infrastructure includes higher storm costs (-$0.04), increased environmental reserves, and higher grid maintenance and generation outage costs in the current year.

(e) Electric Utilities and Infrastructure excludes rate case impacts.

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Operating Revenues

Regulated electric

$

7,803

$

7,064

Regulated natural gas

1,297

1,105

Nonregulated electric and other

78

80

Total operating revenues

9,178

8,249

Operating Expenses

Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power

2,419

2,099

Cost of natural gas

525

374

Operation, maintenance and other

1,752

1,499

Depreciation and amortization

1,689

1,512

Property and other taxes

452

428

Total operating expenses

6,837

5,912

Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net

384

6

Operating Income

2,725

2,343

Other Income and Expenses

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

7

11

Other income and expenses, net

133

132

Total other income and expenses

140

143

Interest Expense

968

889

Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

1,897

1,597

Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations

333

193

Income From Continuing Operations

1,564

1,404

Income From Discontinued Operations, net of tax

13

—

Net Income

1,577

1,404

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

27

25

Net Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation

1,550

1,379

Less: Preferred Dividends

14

14

Net Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders

$

1,536

$

1,365

Earnings Per Share – Basic and Diluted

Income from continuing operations available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders

Basic and Diluted

$

1.95

$

1.76

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders

Basic and Diluted

$

0.02

$

—

Net income available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders

Basic and Diluted

$

1.97

$

1.76

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

778

777

Diluted

779

777

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,140

$

245

Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $201 at 2026 and $194 at 2025)

3,947

4,230

Inventory (includes $1,062 at 2026 and $669 at 2025 related to VIEs)

4,572

4,569

Regulatory assets (includes $204 at 2026 and 2025 related to VIEs)

2,201

1,934

Assets held for sale

—

109

Other (includes $82 at 2026 and $88 at 2025 related to VIEs)

586

526

Total current assets

13,446

11,613

Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost

193,525

190,409

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(61,252)

(60,450)

Net property, plant and equipment

132,273

129,959

Other Noncurrent Assets

Goodwill

19,010

19,010

Regulatory assets (includes $3,062 at 2026 and $3,108 at 2025 related to VIEs)

15,059

14,379

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

12,644

12,889

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

1,169

1,241

Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates

328

330

Assets held for sale

—

$

2,148

Other

4,119

4,167

Total other noncurrent assets

52,329

54,164

Total Assets

$

198,048

$

195,736

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable (includes $376 at 2026 and $296 at 2025 related to VIEs)

$

4,732

$

5,223

Notes payable and commercial paper

2,373

2,624

Taxes accrued

839

975

Interest accrued

816

922

Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $147 at 2026 and $118 at 2025 related to VIEs)

7,395

7,104

Asset retirement obligations

574

579

Regulatory liabilities

1,554

1,271

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

—

84

Other

2,051

2,265

Total current liabilities

20,334

21,047

Long-Term Debt (includes $3,222 at 2026 and $3,308 at 2025 related to VIEs)

80,477

80,108

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income taxes

12,799

12,377

Asset retirement obligations

9,036

9,046

Regulatory liabilities

14,774

15,682

Operating lease liabilities

964

1,033

Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs

384

396

Investment tax credits

985

969

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

—

$

170

Other

1,817

1,889

Total other noncurrent liabilities

40,759

41,562

Commitments and Contingencies

Equity

Preferred stock, Series A, $0.001 par value, 40 million depositary shares authorized and outstanding at 2026 and 2025

973

973

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2 billion shares authorized; 778 million shares outstanding at 2026 and 2025

1

1

Additional paid-in capital

47,551

45,614

Retained earnings

5,761

5,056

Accumulated other comprehensive income

171

198

Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity

54,457

51,842

Noncontrolling interests

2,021

1,177

Total equity

56,478

53,019

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

198,048

$

195,736

13

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income

$

1,577

$

1,404

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

(65)

773

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,512

2,177

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,846)

(3,300)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net cash provided by financing activities

2,223

1,238

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

1,889

115

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

363

421

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

2,252

$

536

14

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Electric

Utilities and Infrastructure

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Other

Eliminations/Adjustments

Duke Energy

Operating Revenues

Regulated electric

$

7,817

$

—

$

—

$

(14)

$

7,803

Regulated natural gas

—

1,321

—

(24)

1,297

Nonregulated electric and other

61

12

42

(37)

78

Total operating revenues

7,878

1,333

42

(75)

9,178

Operating Expenses

Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power

2,440

—

—

(21)

2,419

Cost of natural gas

—

525

—

—

525

Operation, maintenance and other

1,709

135

(41)

(51)

1,752

Depreciation and amortization

1,498

115

83

(7)

1,689

Property and other taxes

393

57

2

—

452

Total operating expenses

6,040

832

44

(79)

6,837

Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net

5

374

5

—

384

Operating Income

1,843

875

3

4

2,725

Other Income and Expenses

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

—

6

1

—

7

Other income and expenses, net

136

12

8

(23)

133

Total Other Income and Expenses

136

18

9

(23)

140

Interest Expense

571

67

349

(19)

968

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes

1,408

826

(337)

—

1,897

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Continuing Operations

127

294

(88)

—

333

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

1,281

532

(249)

—

1,564

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

27

—

—

—

27

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation

1,254

532

(249)

—

1,537

Less: Preferred Dividends

—

—

14

—

14

Segment Income/Other Net Loss

$

1,254

$

532

$

(263)

$

—

$

1,523

Discontinued Operations

13

Net Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders

$

1,536

Segment Income/Other Net Loss

$

1,254

$

532

$

(263)

$

—

$

1,523

Special Items

150

(171)

—

—

(21)

Adjusted Earnings(a)

$

1,404

$

361

$

(263)

$

—

$

1,502

(a) See Reported to Adjusted Earnings Reconciliation for a detailed reconciliation of Segment Income/Other Net Loss to Adjusted Earnings.

15

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

(In millions)

Electric

Utilities and Infrastructure

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Other

Eliminations/Adjustments

Duke Energy

Operating Revenues

Regulated electric

$

7,079

$

—

$

—

$

(15)

$

7,064

Regulated natural gas

—

1,129

—

(24)

1,105

Nonregulated electric and other

61

11

42

(34)

80

Total operating revenues

7,140

1,140

42

(73)

8,249

Operating Expenses

Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power

2,119

—

—

(20)

2,099

Cost of natural gas

—

374

—

—

374

Operation, maintenance and other

1,424

125

2

(52)

1,499

Depreciation and amortization

1,334

107

77

(6)

1,512

Property and other taxes

378

47

3

—

428

Total operating expenses

5,255

653

82

(78)

5,912

Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net

1

—

5

—

6

Operating Income (Loss)

1,886

487

(35)

5

2,343

Other Income and Expenses

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

—

5

6

—

11

Other income and expenses, net

134

13

14

(29)

132

Total Other Income and Expenses

134

18

20

(29)

143

Interest Expense

530

65

318

(24)

889

Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

1,490

440

(333)

—

1,597

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Continuing Operations

189

91

(87)

—

193

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

1,301

349

(246)

—

1,404

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

25

—

—

—

25

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation

1,276

349

(246)

—

1,379

Less: Preferred Dividends

—

—

14

—

14

Segment Income/Other Net Loss

$

1,276

$

349

$

(260)

$

—

$

1,365

Discontinued Operations

—

Net Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders

$

1,365

16

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – ASSETS

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Other

Eliminations/

Adjustments

Duke Energy

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

158

$

16

$

1,966

$

—

$

2,140

Receivables, net

3,559

385

2

1

3,947

Receivables from affiliated companies

181

79

1,334

(1,594)

—

Notes receivable from affiliated companies

87

279

1,083

(1,449)

—

Inventory

4,479

59

35

(1)

4,572

Regulatory assets

1,937

180

85

(1)

2,201

Other

640

19

28

(101)

586

Total current assets

11,041

1,017

4,533

(3,145)

13,446

Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost

174,578

16,758

2,261

(72)

193,525

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(56,825)

(3,503)

(924)

—

(61,252)

Net property, plant and equipment

117,753

13,255

1,337

(72)

132,273

Other Noncurrent Assets

Goodwill

17,380

1,630

—

—

19,010

Regulatory assets

13,904

688

467

—

15,059

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

12,644

—

—

—

12,644

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

702

2

465

—

1,169

Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates

1

183

145

(1)

328

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

563

5

80,005

(80,573)

—

Other

2,586

332

1,825

(624)

4,119

Total other noncurrent assets

47,780

2,840

82,907

(81,198)

52,329

Total Assets

176,574

17,112

88,777

(84,415)

198,048

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(1,001)

(367)

(83,047)

84,415

—

Segment Assets

$

175,573

$

16,745

$

5,730

$

—

$

198,048

17

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Other

Eliminations/

Adjustments

Duke Energy

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

$

3,695

$

315

$

722

$

—

$

4,732

Accounts payable to affiliated companies

829

68

565

(1,462)

—

Notes payable to affiliated companies

1,254

23

172

(1,449)

—

Notes payable and commercial paper

—

—

2,373

—

2,373

Taxes accrued

655

583

(399)

—

839

Interest accrued

522

58

237

(1)

816

Current maturities of long-term debt

3,508

57

3,837

(7)

7,395

Asset retirement obligations

574

—

—

—

574

Regulatory liabilities

1,470

84

—

—

1,554

Other

1,597

72

615

(233)

2,051

Total current liabilities

14,104

1,260

8,122

(3,152)

20,334

Long-Term Debt

50,547

4,717

25,278

(65)

80,477

Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies

618

7

—

(625)

—

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income taxes

12,715

1,391

(1,311)

4

12,799

Asset retirement obligations

8,944

93

—

(1)

9,036

Regulatory liabilities

13,727

1,019

28

—

14,774

Operating lease liabilities

629

1

334

—

964

Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs

(28)

31

381

—

384

Investment tax credits

985

1

—

(1)

985

Other

1,307

116

581

(187)

1,817

Total other noncurrent liabilities

38,279

2,652

13

(185)

40,759

Equity

Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity

71,007

8,473

55,364

(80,387)

54,457

Noncontrolling interests

2,019

3

—

(1)

2,021

Total equity

73,026

8,476

55,364

(80,388)

56,478

Total Liabilities and Equity

176,574

17,112

88,777

(84,415)

198,048

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(1,001)

(367)

(83,047)

84,415

—

Segment Liabilities and Equity

$

175,573

$

16,745

$

5,730

$

—

$

198,048

18

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING SEGMENT INCOME

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Carolinas

Duke

Energy

Progress

Duke

Energy

Florida

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Duke

Energy

Indiana

Eliminations/

Other

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Operating Revenues

$

2,766

$

2,301

$

1,621

$

562

$

966

$

(338)

$

7,878

Operating Expenses

Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power

931

863

448

173

370

(345)

2,440

Operation, maintenance and other

601

501

319

97

187

4

1,709

Depreciation and amortization

526

386

296

82

205

3

1,498

Property and other taxes

106

59

123

87

19

(1)

393

Total operating expenses

2,164

1,809

1,186

439

781

(339)

6,040

Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net

2

1

2

—

—

—

5

Operating Income

604

493

437

123

185

1

1,843

Other Income and Expenses, net(b)

63

43

15

4

11

—

136

Interest Expense

217

135

127

34

64

(6)

571

Income Before Income Taxes

450

401

325

93

132

7

1,408

Income Tax Expense

14

42

65

16

19

(29)

127

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest(c)

—

—

—

—

—

27

27

Segment Income

$

436

$

359

$

260

$

77

$

113

$

9

$

1,254

(a) Includes results of the wholly owned subsidiary, Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes an equity component of allowance for funds used during construction of $41 million for Duke Energy Carolinas, $27 million for Duke Energy Progress, $3 million for Duke Energy Florida, $3 million for Duke Energy Ohio and $9 million for Duke Energy Indiana.

(c) Includes a noncontrolling interest in Duke Energy Indiana and Florida Progress.

19

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – ASSETS

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Carolinas

Duke

Energy

Progress

Duke

Energy

Florida

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Duke

Energy

Indiana

Eliminations/

Adjustments(b)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

44

$

63

$

17

$

15

$

18

$

1

$

158

Receivables, net

1,198

967

524

394

469

7

3,559

Receivables from affiliated companies

251

35

47

27

24

(203)

181

Notes receivable from affiliated companies

—

—

—

29

239

(181)

87

Inventory

1,544

1,350

850

185

550

—

4,479

Regulatory assets

752

675

286

28

198

(2)

1,937

Other

256

188

116

1

86

(7)

640

Total current assets

4,045

3,278

1,840

679

1,584

(385)

11,041

Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost

63,715

45,974

33,739

9,568

21,514

68

174,578

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(20,863)

(17,179)

(8,643)

(2,586)

(7,604)

50

(56,825)

Net property, plant and equipment

42,852

28,795

25,096

6,982

13,910

118

117,753

Other Noncurrent Assets

Goodwill

—

—

—

596

—

16,784

17,380

Regulatory assets

5,177

4,629

2,130

358

1,009

601

13,904

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

7,213

5,156

275

—

—

—

12,644

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

92

368

206

5

32

(1)

702

Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates

—

—

1

—

—

—

1

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

56

10

4

493

1

(1)

563

Other

1,336

788

585

70

240

(433)

2,586

Total other noncurrent assets

13,874

10,951

3,201

1,522

1,282

16,950

47,780

Total Assets

60,771

43,024

30,137

9,183

16,776

16,683

176,574

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(339)

(140)

(82)

(552)

(272)

384

(1,001)

Reportable Segment Assets

$

60,432

$

42,884

$

30,055

$

8,631

$

16,504

$

17,067

$

175,573

(a) Includes balances of the wholly owned subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes the elimination of intercompany balances, purchase accounting adjustments, and Duke Energy Indiana Holdco, LLC balances.

20

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Carolinas

Duke

Energy

Progress

Duke

Energy

Florida

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Duke

Energy

Indiana

Eliminations/

Adjustments(b)

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

$

1,539

$

962

$

639

$

201

$

348

$

6

$

3,695

Accounts payable to affiliated companies

353

370

139

18

90

(141)

829

Notes payable to affiliated companies

638

644

107

46

—

(181)

1,254

Taxes accrued

124

66

99

289

108

(31)

655

Interest accrued

163

91

142

44

81

1

522

Current maturities of long-term debt

1,649

793

1,087

(17)

4

(8)

3,508

Asset retirement obligations

242

186

2

6

138

—

574

Regulatory liabilities

660

356

152

43

259

—

1,470

Other

634

342

337

70

218

(4)

1,597

Total current liabilities

6,002

3,810

2,704

700

1,246

(358)

14,104

Long-Term Debt

17,839

12,917

10,465

3,492

5,436

398

50,547

Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies

300

150

—

18

150

—

618

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income taxes

4,327

2,786

3,121

888

1,537

56

12,715

Asset retirement obligations

3,598

4,113

180

62

979

12

8,944

Regulatory liabilities

7,333

4,245

775

237

1,164

(27)

13,727

Operating lease liabilities

79

366

154

4

26

—

629

Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs

23

138

86

65

76

(416)

(28)

Investment tax credits

353

197

248

5

182

—

985

Other

750

338

162

56

13

(12)

1,307

Total other noncurrent liabilities

16,463

12,183

4,726

1,317

3,977

(387)

38,279

Equity

Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders equity

20,167

13,964

12,242

3,656

5,967

15,011

71,007

Noncontrolling interests(c)

—

—

—

—

—

2,019

2,019

Total equity

20,167

13,964

12,242

3,656

5,967

17,030

73,026

Total Liabilities and Equity

60,771

43,024

30,137

9,183

16,776

16,683

176,574

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(339)

(140)

(82)

(552)

(272)

384

(1,001)

Reportable Segment Liabilities and Equity

$

60,432

$

42,884

$

30,055

$

8,631

$

16,504

$

17,067

$

175,573

(a) Includes balances of the wholly owned subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes the elimination of intercompany balances, purchase accounting adjustments and Duke Energy Indiana Holdco, LLC balances.

(c) Includes a noncontrolling interest in Duke Energy Indiana and Florida Progress.

21

GAS UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING SEGMENT INCOME

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Piedmont Natural Gas LDC

Midstream Pipelines and Storage(b)

Eliminations/

Adjustments

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Operating Revenues

$

317

$

1,011

$

5

$

—

$

1,333

Operating Expenses

Cost of natural gas

121

404

—

—

525

Operation, maintenance and other

40

93

—

2

135

Depreciation and amortization

39

74

3

(1)

115

Property and other taxes

30

26

2

(1)

57

Total operating expenses

230

597

5

—

832

Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(c)

—

652

6

(284)

374

Operating Income

87

1,066

6

(284)

875

Other Income and Expenses, net

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

—

—

6

—

6

Other income and expenses, net

1

10

—

1

12

Other Income and Expenses, net

1

10

6

1

18

Interest Expense

18

48

1

—

67

Income Before Income Taxes

70

1,028

11

(283)

826

Income Tax Expense

15

258

20

1

294

Segment Income

$

55

$

770

$

(9)

$

(284)

$

532

(a) Includes results of the wholly owned subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes earnings from investments in Sabal Trail and Cardinal pipelines, as well as Hardy and Pine Needle storage facilities.

(c) The gain on sale is $284 million lower at the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment level due to higher allocated goodwill related to the Piedmont Tennessee Disposal Group than at Piedmont Natural Gas LDC.

22

GAS UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – ASSETS

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Piedmont Natural Gas LDC

Midstream Pipelines and Storage

Eliminations/

Adjustments(b)

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6

$

5

$

4

$

1

$

16

Receivables, net

75

310

—

—

385

Receivables from affiliated companies

—

84

90

(95)

79

Notes receivable from affiliated companies

16

266

—

(3)

279

Inventory

14

45

—

—

59

Regulatory assets

94

85

—

1

180

Other

8

10

4

(3)

19

Total current assets

213

805

98

(99)

1,017

Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost

5,202

11,481

75

—

16,758

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(1,271)

(2,217)

(15)

—

(3,503)

Net property, plant and equipment

3,931

9,264

60

—

13,255

Other Noncurrent Assets

Goodwill

324

39

—

1,267

1,630

Regulatory assets

328

306

—

54

688

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

—

2

—

—

2

Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates

—

—

178

5

183

Investment in consolidated subsidiaries

—

—

—

5

5

Other

31

284

16

1

332

Total other noncurrent assets

683

631

194

1,332

2,840

Total Assets

4,827

10,700

352

1,233

17,112

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(18)

(354)

(119)

124

(367)

Reportable Segment Assets

$

4,809

$

10,346

$

233

$

1,357

$

16,745

(a) Includes balances of the wholly owned subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes the elimination of intercompany balances and purchase accounting adjustments.

23

GAS UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS – LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(In millions)

Duke

Energy

Ohio(a)

Piedmont Natural Gas LDC

Midstream Pipelines and Storage

Eliminations/

Adjustments(b)

Gas

Utilities and Infrastructure

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

$

71

$

234

$

9

$

1

$

315

Accounts payable to affiliated companies

3

146

14

(95)

68

Notes payable to affiliated companies

27

—

—

(4)

23

Taxes accrued

39

526

18

—

583

Interest accrued

10

48

—

—

58

Current maturities of long-term debt

17

40

—

—

57

Regulatory liabilities

36

48

—

—

84

Other

4

67

—

1

72

Total current liabilities

207

1,109

41

(97)

1,260

Long-Term Debt

859

3,761

55

42

4,717

Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies

7

—

—

—

7

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income taxes

475

864

51

1

1,391

Asset retirement obligations

67

26

—

—

93

Regulatory liabilities

228

780

—

11

1,019

Operating lease liabilities

—

1

—

—

1

Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs

24

6

—

1

31

Investment tax credits

—

1

—

—

1

Other

31

85

—

—

116

Total other noncurrent liabilities

825

1,763

51

13

2,652

Equity

Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity

2,929

4,067

202

1,275

8,473

Noncontrolling interests

—

—

3

—

3

Total equity

2,929

4,067

205

1,275

8,476

Total Liabilities and Equity

4,827

10,700

352

1,233

17,112

Segment reclassifications, intercompany balances and other

(18)

(354)

(119)

124

(367)

Reportable Segment Liabilities and Equity

$

4,809

$

10,346

$

233

$

1,357

$

16,745

(a) Includes balances of the wholly owned subsidiary Duke Energy Kentucky.

(b) Includes the elimination of intercompany balances and purchase accounting adjustments.

24

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

Quarterly Highlights

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

Gigawatt-hour (GWh) Sales(a)

Residential

25,405

25,225

0.7

%

(0.9

%)

Commercial

19,071

18,902

0.9

%

1.2

%

Industrial

10,738

10,964

(2.1

%)

(2.4

%)

Other Energy Sales

130

116

12.1

%

n/a

Unbilled Sales

(1,675)

(1,816)

7.8

%

n/a

Total Retail Sales

53,669

53,391

0.5

%

(0.5

%)

Wholesale and Other

11,785

11,851

(0.6

%)

Total Consolidated Electric Sales – Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

65,454

65,242

0.3

%

Average Number of Customers (Electric)

Residential

7,616,258

7,498,119

1.6

%

Commercial

1,050,836

1,045,224

0.5

%

Industrial

14,795

15,305

(3.3

%)

Other Energy Sales

22,757

23,202

(1.9

%)

Total Retail Customers

8,704,646

8,581,850

1.4

%

Wholesale and Other

54

52

3.8

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Electric Utilities and Infrastructure

8,704,700

8,581,902

1.4

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

11,781

11,347

3.8

%

Nuclear

18,506

18,926

(2.2

%)

Hydro

290

446

(35.0

%)

Natural Gas and Oil

21,765

21,553

1.0

%

Renewable Energy

985

841

17.1

%

Total Generation(d)

53,327

53,113

0.4

%

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

15,239

14,952

1.9

%

Total Sources of Energy

68,566

68,065

0.7

%

Less: Line Loss and Other

3,112

2,823

10.2

%

Total GWh Sources

65,454

65,242

0.3

%

Owned Megawatt (MW) Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

51,989

50,562

Winter

55,757

55,139

Nuclear Capacity Factor (%)(g)

97

99

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

(g) Statistics reflect 100% of jointly owned stations.

25

Duke Energy Carolinas

Quarterly Highlights

Supplemental Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Information

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

GWh Sales(a)

Residential

9,082

9,138

(0.6

%)

Commercial

7,334

7,390

(0.8

%)

Industrial

4,506

4,554

(1.1

%)

Other Energy Sales

69

56

23.2

%

Unbilled Sales

(615)

(730)

15.8

%

Total Retail Sales

20,376

20,408

(0.2

%)

(0.6

%)

Wholesale and Other

3,204

3,150

1.7

%

Total Consolidated Electric Sales – Duke Energy Carolinas

23,580

23,558

0.1

%

Average Number of Customers

Residential

2,575,950

2,524,566

2.0

%

Commercial

403,006

401,939

0.3

%

Industrial

5,750

5,895

(2.5

%)

Other Energy Sales

10,700

10,836

(1.3

%)

Total Retail Customers

2,995,406

2,943,236

1.8

%

Wholesale and Other

26

26

—

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Carolinas

2,995,432

2,943,262

1.8

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

2,931

3,285

(10.8

%)

Nuclear

11,407

11,789

(3.2

%)

Hydro

126

251

(49.8

%)

Natural Gas and Oil

6,451

5,880

9.7

%

Renewable Energy

59

57

3.5

%

Total Generation(d)

20,974

21,262

(1.4

%)

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

3,754

3,238

15.9

%

Total Sources of Energy

24,728

24,500

0.9

%

Less: Line Loss and Other

1,148

942

21.9

%

Total GWh Sources

23,580

23,558

0.1

%

Owned MW Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

19,858

19,698

Winter

20,946

20,773

Nuclear Capacity Factor (%)(g)

99

102

Heating and Cooling Degree Days

Actual

Heating Degree Days

1,597

1,643

(2.8

%)

Cooling Degree Days

46

8

475.0

%

Variance from Normal

Heating Degree Days

(5.1

%)

(3.2

%)

Cooling Degree Days

468.5

%

(2.4

%)

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

(g) Statistics reflect 100% of jointly owned stations.

26

Duke Energy Progress

Quarterly Highlights

Supplemental Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Information

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

GWh Sales(a)

Residential

5,926

5,880

0.8

%

Commercial

3,799

3,740

1.6

%

Industrial

2,192

2,457

(10.8

%)

Other Energy Sales

21

21

—

%

Unbilled Sales

(495)

(747)

33.7

%

Total Retail Sales

11,443

11,351

0.8

%

(1.0

%)

Wholesale and Other

6,844

6,834

0.1

%

Total Consolidated Electric Sales – Duke Energy Progress

18,287

18,185

0.6

%

Average Number of Customers

Residential

1,545,119

1,518,693

1.7

%

Commercial

249,489

248,333

0.5

%

Industrial

2,973

3,072

(3.2

%)

Other Energy Sales

2,368

2,406

(1.6

%)

Total Retail Customers

1,799,949

1,772,504

1.5

%

Wholesale and Other

8

8

—

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Progress

1,799,957

1,772,512

1.5

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

2,015

2,276

(11.5

%)

Nuclear

7,099

7,137

(0.5

%)

Hydro

119

138

(13.8

%)

Natural Gas and Oil

6,941

6,519

6.5

%

Renewable Energy

60

50

20.0

%

Total Generation(d)

16,234

16,120

0.7

%

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

2,295

2,492

(7.9

%)

Total Sources of Energy

18,529

18,612

(0.4

%)

Less: Line Loss and Other

242

427

(43.3

%)

Total GWh Sources

18,287

18,185

0.6

%

Owned MW Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

12,865

12,585

Winter

14,067

13,845

Nuclear Capacity Factor (%)(g)

92

92

Heating and Cooling Degree Days

Actual

Heating Degree Days

1,545

1,523

1.4

%

Cooling Degree Days

53

15

253.3

%

Variance from Normal

Heating Degree Days

(0.4

%)

(2.6

%)

Cooling Degree Days

302.5

%

14.9

%

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

(g) Statistics reflect 100% of jointly owned stations.

27

Duke Energy Florida

Quarterly Highlights

Supplemental Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Information

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

GWh Sales(a)

Residential

4,789

4,618

3.7

%

Commercial

3,433

3,402

0.9

%

Industrial

774

783

(1.1

%)

Other Energy Sales

7

7

—

%

Unbilled Sales

(40)

(125)

68.0

%

Total Retail Sales

8,963

8,685

3.2

%

0.1

%

Wholesale and Other

353

383

(7.8

%)

Total Electric Sales – Duke Energy Florida

9,316

9,068

2.7

%

Average Number of Customers

Residential

1,837,440

1,811,645

1.4

%

Commercial

214,245

211,835

1.1

%

Industrial

1,519

1,616

(6.0

%)

Other Energy Sales

3,497

3,562

(1.8

%)

Total Retail Customers

2,056,701

2,028,658

1.4

%

Wholesale and Other

15

13

15.4

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Florida

2,056,716

2,028,671

1.4

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

1,488

454

227.8

%

Natural Gas and Oil

7,029

8,004

(12.2

%)

Renewable Energy

860

729

18.0

%

Total Generation(d)

9,377

9,187

2.1

%

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

245

108

126.9

%

Total Sources of Energy

9,622

9,295

3.5

%

Less: Line Loss and Other

306

227

34.8

%

Total GWh Sources

9,316

9,068

2.7

%

Owned MW Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

11,854

10,895

Winter

12,765

12,542

Heating and Cooling Degree Days

Actual

Heating Degree Days

416

359

15.9

%

Cooling Degree Days

267

215

24.2

%

Variance from Normal

Heating Degree Days

12.0

%

(1.8

%)

Cooling Degree Days

31.3

%

1.6

%

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

28

Duke Energy Ohio

Quarterly Highlights

Supplemental Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Information

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

GWh Sales(a)

Residential

2,713

2,672

1.5

%

Commercial

2,400

2,329

3.0

%

Industrial

1,111

1,096

1.4

%

Other Energy Sales

21

19

10.5

%

Unbilled Sales

(200)

(121)

(65.3

%)

Total Retail Sales

6,045

5,995

0.8

%

0.7

%

Wholesale and Other

266

112

137.5

%

Total Electric Sales – Duke Energy Ohio

6,311

6,107

3.3

%

Average Number of Customers

Residential

842,841

837,876

0.6

%

Commercial

76,626

76,514

0.1

%

Industrial

1,970

2,101

(6.2

%)

Other Energy Sales

2,564

2,652

(3.3

%)

Total Retail Customers

924,001

919,143

0.5

%

Wholesale and Other

1

1

—

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Ohio

924,002

919,144

0.5

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

900

779

15.5

%

Natural Gas and Oil

103

37

178.4

%

Total Generation(d)

1,004

816

23.0

%

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

5,907

6,046

(2.3

%)

Total Sources of Energy

6,911

6,862

0.7

%

Less: Line Loss and Other

600

755

(20.5

%)

Total GWh Sources

6,311

6,107

3.3

%

Owned MW Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

1,085

1,080

Winter

1,173

1,173

Heating and Cooling Degree Days

Actual

Heating Degree Days

2,462

2,563

(3.9

%)

Cooling Degree Days

20

7

185.7

%

Variance from Normal

Heating Degree Days

(3.4

%)

0.6

%

Cooling Degree Days

590.1

%

142.5

%

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

29

Duke Energy Indiana

Quarterly Highlights

Supplemental Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Information

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

% Inc. (Dec.)

Weather

Normal(b)

GWh Sales(a)

Residential

2,895

2,917

(0.8

%)

Commercial

2,105

2,041

3.1

%

Industrial

2,155

2,074

3.9

%

Other Energy Sales

12

13

(7.7

%)

Unbilled Sales

(325)

(93)

(249.5

%)

Total Retail Sales

6,842

6,952

(1.6

%)

(1.0

%)

Wholesale and Other

1,118

1,372

(18.5

%)

Total Electric Sales – Duke Energy Indiana

7,960

8,324

(4.4

%)

Average Number of Customers

Residential

814,908

805,339

1.2

%

Commercial

107,470

106,603

0.8

%

Industrial

2,583

2,621

(1.4

%)

Other Energy Sales

3,628

3,746

(3.2

%)

Total Retail Customers

928,589

918,309

1.1

%

Wholesale and Other

4

4

—

%

Total Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Indiana

928,593

918,313

1.1

%

Sources of Electric Energy (GWh)

Generated – Net Output(c)

Coal

4,447

4,553

(2.3

%)

Hydro

45

57

(21.1

%)

Natural Gas and Oil

1,241

1,113

11.5

%

Renewable Energy

5

5

—

%

Total Generation(d)

5,738

5,728

0.2

%

Purchased Power and Net Interchange(e)

3,038

3,068

(1.0

%)

Total Sources of Energy

8,776

8,796

(0.2

%)

Less: Line Loss and Other

816

472

72.9

%

Total GWh Sources

7,960

8,324

(4.4

%)

Owned MW Capacity(c)(f)

Summer

6,327

6,304

Winter

6,806

6,806

Heating and Cooling Degree Days

Actual

Heating Degree Days

2,579

2,731

(5.6

%)

Cooling Degree Days

16

2

700.0

%

Variance from Normal

Heating Degree Days

(6.8

%)

(0.5

%)

Cooling Degree Days

532.7

%

(10.9

%)

(a) Except as indicated in footnote (b), represents non-weather-normalized billed sales, with energy delivered but not yet billed (i.e., unbilled sales) reflected as a single amount and not allocated to the respective retail classes.

(b) Represents weather-normal total retail calendar sales (i.e., billed and unbilled sales).

(c) Statistics reflect Duke Energy's ownership share of jointly owned stations.

(d) Generation by source is reported net of auxiliary power.

(e) Purchased power includes renewable energy purchases.

(f) Based on winter capacity for Fossil, Nuclear and Hydro generation stations, and nameplate capacity for Renewable generation stations.

30

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure

Quarterly Highlights

March 2026

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Inc. (Dec.)

Total Sales

Piedmont Natural Gas Local Distribution Company (LDC) throughput (dekatherms)(a)

184,175,397

181,459,847

1.5

%

Duke Energy Midwest LDC throughput (Mcf)(a)

36,902,590

40,455,684

(8.8

%)

Average Number of Customers – Piedmont Natural Gas

Residential

1,035,404

1,092,898

(5.3

%)

Commercial

105,098

109,848

(4.3

%)

Industrial

872

945

(7.7

%)

Power Generation

19

19

—

%

Total Average Number of Gas Customers – Piedmont Natural Gas

1,141,393

1,203,710

(5.2

%)

Average Number of Customers – Duke Energy Midwest

Residential

528,525

526,598

0.4

%

Commercial

35,770

35,285

1.4

%

Industrial

2,007

2,334

(14.0

%)

Other

114

117

(2.6

%)

Total Average Number of Gas Customers – Duke Energy Midwest

566,416

564,334

0.4

%

(a) Piedmont has a margin decoupling mechanism in North Carolina, weather normalization mechanisms in South Carolina and Tennessee and fixed-price contracts with most power generation customers that significantly eliminate the impact of throughput changes on earnings. Duke Energy Ohio's rate design also serves to offset this impact. On March 31, 2026, Piedmont closed on the sale of its Tennessee business.

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Mentions · how they’re counted

CategoryUnderlinedWord counterModel’s count
AI

AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM

111
Layoffs

layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring

0—0
Recession

recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown

000
Tariffs

tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy

222
Buybacks

share repurchase, buyback program

0—0

Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.

Not placed in the text

These quotes are stored with a score, but no passage here matches them closely enough to highlight. Rather than point at the wrong passage, they are listed as stored.

Theme · Rate case recoveries across jurisdictions

“Rate case impacts, net includes impacts from DEI rates, effective February 2025 (+$0.04), DEC North Carolina Year 3 rates, effective January 2026, and DEC South Carolina rates, effective March 2026 (+$0.03)”

Source: SEC EDGAR · public domain · Highlights by Palanor