If you'd invested in Duke Energy (DUK): performance and returns
Looking for Duke Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Duke Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much Duke Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Duke Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,077 | +8% |
| 3 years ago | $1,343 | +34% |
| 5 years ago | $1,479 | +48% |
| 10 years ago | $1,704 | +70% |
| since inception (1984) | $9,681 | +868% |
Return by year (Duke Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -3% | $967 (-3%) |
| 2025 | +11% | $1,077 (+8%) |
| 2024 | +28% | $1,378 (+38%) |
| 2023 | -3% | $1,343 (+34%) |
| 2022 | -6% | $1,261 (+26%) |
| 2021 | +17% | $1,479 (+48%) |
| 2020 | -7% | $1,380 (+38%) |
| 2019 | +2% | $1,412 (+41%) |
| 2018 | +19% | $1,680 (+68%) |
| 2017 | -9% | $1,533 (+53%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $1,704 (+70%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DUK return?
$1,000 invested in Duke Energy 10 years ago would be worth $1,704 today, i.e. +5%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DUK's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+28%). Worst year: 2017 (-9%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DUK since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $9,681 (+868%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Duke Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Duke Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Duke Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
Duke Energy's return on investment is about +5%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.