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Accounts Receivable

Duke Energy Accounts Receivable decreased by 3.5% to $3.95B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from $4B to $3.95B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 22.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal slower collections or billing issues, while a decrease suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the balance of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, net of the allowa...

Peer comparison

Standard utility metric; peers typically manage this based on billing cycles and regulatory payment terms.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.22B$2.43B$1.09B$2.59B$3.02B$3.12B$1.31B$2.64B$2.81B$3.24B$1.11B$2.25B$2.13B$2.16B$2.23B$4B$4.09B$3.95B
QoQ Change+9.5%-55.4%+138.7%+16.6%+3.3%-58.0%+101.3%+6.7%+15.4%-65.7%+102.6%-5.6%+1.6%+3.3%+79.0%+2.3%-3.5%
YoY Change+36.1%+28.3%+20.6%+1.7%-6.9%+4.0%-15.0%-14.5%-24.4%-33.4%+100.7%+77.4%+92.2%-1.2%
Range$1.09B$4.09B
CAGR+14.5%
Avg YoY Growth+19.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's accounts receivable?
Duke Energy (DUK) reported accounts receivable of $3.95B in Q1 2026.
How has Duke Energy's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Duke Energy's accounts receivable decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $4B to $3.95B.
What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's accounts receivable?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Duke Energy's accounts receivable has grown at a 22.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.01B to $2.23B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The total amount of money customers owe the company for services provided.