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Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies

Duke Energy Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies increased by 7.4% to $73.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.0%, from $82.00M to $73.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies shows relatively stable performance with a -0.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher anticipated environmental liabilities, which could impact future earnings and cash flow.

Detailed definition

The estimated liability for potential environmental remediation costs, fines, or legal settlements. This reflects the co...

Peer comparison

Standardized across industrial and energy sectors to assess environmental stewardship and regulatory risk exposure.

Metric ID: other_accrual_for_environmental_loss_contingencies

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$74.00M$74.00M$88.00M$87.00M$90.00M$89.00M$84.00M$90.00M$88.00M$86.00M$82.00M$80.00M$73.00M$68.00M$73.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+18.9%-1.1%+3.4%-1.1%-5.6%+7.1%-2.2%-2.3%-4.7%-2.4%-8.8%-6.8%+7.4%
YoY Change+21.6%+20.3%-4.5%+1.1%+4.8%-11.1%-17.0%-20.9%-11.0%
Range$68.00M$90.00M
CAGR-0.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.9%
Median YoY Growth-4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's accrual for environmental loss contingencies?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported accrual for environmental loss contingencies of $73.00M in Q2 2025.
How has Duke Energy's accrual for environmental loss contingencies changed year-over-year?
Duke Energy's accrual for environmental loss contingencies decreased by 11.0% year-over-year, from $82.00M to $73.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's accrual for environmental loss contingencies?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Duke Energy's accrual for environmental loss contingencies has grown at a -0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $75.00M to $73.00M.
What does accrual for environmental loss contingencies mean?
The amount of money set aside to cover potential environmental cleanup or legal costs.