What is Duke Energy's unsecured debt?

Duke Energy (DUK) reported unsecured debt of $34.28B in Q4 2024.

What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's unsecured debt?

Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Duke Energy's unsecured debt has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.59B to $34.28B.

What does unsecured debt mean?

Debt that is not tied to specific property collateral, based on the company's credit reputation.

Non-Current Liabilities

Unsecured debt

Duke Energy Unsecured debt increased by 12.6% to $34.28B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Unsecured debt shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Liabilities

CategoryLeverage

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate reliance on corporate credit, which is generally favorable for operational flexibility but requires strong credit ratings.

Detailed definition

This represents debt obligations that are not backed by specific collateral, relying instead on the company's general cr...

Peer comparison

Common for large-cap REITs with strong balance sheets; smaller peers may rely more on secured debt.

Metric ID: non_current_liabilities_unsecured_debt

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24
Value	$29.59B	$30.44B	$34.28B
QoQ Change	—	+2.9%	+12.6%
YoY Change	—	+2.9%	+12.6%

Range$29.59B – $34.28B

Avg YoY Growth+7.8%

Median YoY Growth+7.8%

Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Energy's unsecured debt?: Duke Energy (DUK) reported unsecured debt of $34.28B in Q4 2024.
What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's unsecured debt?: Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Duke Energy's unsecured debt has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.59B to $34.28B.
What does unsecured debt mean?: Debt that is not tied to specific property collateral, based on the company's credit reputation.