Kesner Idalene Fay, an insider at Duke Energy Corp (DUK), recently purchased 12,584 shares of the company at a price of $117.43 per share, totaling approximately $1.48 million. Following this transaction, Fay now holds 12,584 shares of Duke Energy.
This move underscores Fay's confidence in the company, which operates within the utilities sector and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duke Energy engages in the distribution of natural gas and energy-related services, employing over 26,000 full-time staff. The firm operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I) and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I).
As of December 18, 2025, Duke Energy boasts a market capitalization of $91.5 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.33, and an impressive dividend yield of 362.8%. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 4, 2026, and August 3, 2026, with EPS estimates of $1.80 and $1.29, respectively.
Insider transactions, such as this purchase, are reported to the SEC, providing transparency into executives' views on their company’s stock. However, investors are encouraged to consider these activities as part of a broader analysis, looking at patterns across multiple insiders rather than isolated transactions.