Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Duke Energy Shares (Diluted) increased by 0.3% to 779M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.3%, from 777M to 779M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value769M769M770M770M770M770M771M771M771M772M773M777M777M779M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.1%+0.1%+0.5%+0.0%+0.3%
YoY Change+0.1%+0.1%+0.0%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.3%+0.8%+0.6%+0.3%
Range769M779M
CAGR+0.4%
Avg YoY Growth+0.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
Current Streak13+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's shares (diluted)?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported shares (diluted) of 779M in Q1 2026.
How has Duke Energy's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Duke Energy's shares (diluted) increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from 777M to 779M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.