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Market sentiment signals for Duke Energy (DUK): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Outperform
24 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$131
+2.2%
Highest Price Target
$143
+11.4%
Lowest Price Target
$115
-10.4%
Short Interest
2.6%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | HSBC | Meike Becker— | -4.2% | $123 | Initiate | Hold |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Stephen Byrd— | -0.3% | $127 → $128 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |