Operating and maintenance
Duke Energy Operating and maintenance increased by 10.4% to $1.66B in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.4%, from $1.32B to $1.66B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Operating and maintenance shows relatively stable performance with a -1.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency, while an increase may indicate rising maintenance needs or inflationary pressures.
Detailed definition
This metric includes the costs associated with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure, inclu...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category for all utility companies.
operating_expenses_utilities_operating_expense_maintenan_db3523Historical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.41B | $1.51B | $1.38B | $1.55B | $1.37B | $1.31B | $1.51B | $1.31B | $1.38B | $1.43B | $1.51B | $1.38B | $1.32B | $1.41B | $1.28B | $1.5B | $1.66B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.9% | -8.2% | +11.8% | -11.7% | -4.3% | +15.5% | -13.3% | +5.0% | +3.9% | +5.9% | -8.7% | -4.3% | +6.7% | -9.1% | +17.0% | +10.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.0% | -13.2% | +9.2% | -15.4% | +0.6% | +9.2% | +0.1% | +5.3% | -4.0% | -1.3% | -15.3% | +8.6% | +25.4% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Utilities and Infrastructure | — | — | $16M | $5.29B | $1.32B | $1.26B | $1.42B | $1.59B |
| Gas Utilities and Infrastructure | — | — | — | — | — | — | $125M | $129M |
| Other | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | -$18M | — | $2M | — |
| Total | $1.31B | $1.38B | $1.43B | $1.51B | $1.38B | $1.32B | $1.5B | $1.66B |
Other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duke Energy's operating and maintenance?
- Duke Energy (DUK) reported operating and maintenance of $1.66B in Q2 2025.
- How has Duke Energy's operating and maintenance changed year-over-year?
- Duke Energy's operating and maintenance increased by 25.4% year-over-year, from $1.32B to $1.66B.
- What is the long-term trend for Duke Energy's operating and maintenance?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Duke Energy's operating and maintenance has grown at a -1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.7B to $5.39B.
- What does operating and maintenance mean?
- The costs required to operate and maintain utility infrastructure.