Company / Total Debt
Duke Energy Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$87.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$63.8B / $87.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
Among 60 Utilities companies, Duke Energy is in the bottom 3% for total debt. Total Debt has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $47.9B in FY2016 to $87.2B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$87.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.8%. Ranks 2nd among 60 companies in Utilities.
Increased from $75.3B to $87.2B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 3% in UtilitiesTop 97% of 60This company $87.2B Sector average $16.8B
▼
+420.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Duke Energy's total debt has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +7.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, total debt increased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.25 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $87.2B | +8.1% |
| FY2024 | $80.7B | +7.2% |
| FY2023 | $75.3B | +7.9% |
| FY2022 | $69.8B | +9.3% |
| FY2021 | $63.8B | +6.6% |
| FY2020 | $59.9B | +3.0% |
| FY2019 | $58.1B | +6.6% |
| FY2018 | $54.5B | +4.3% |
| FY2017 | $52.3B | +9.2% |
| FY2016 | $47.9B | +23.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 5, 2026