Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)
NYSE: DUK · Real-Time Price · USD
128.03
-0.60 (-0.47%)
At close: Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
127.99
-0.04 (-0.03%)
After-hours: Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Duke Energy Employees
Duke Energy had 26,441 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees increased by 28 or 0.11% compared to the previous year.
Employees
26,441
Change (1Y)
28
Growth (1Y)
0.11%
Revenue / Employee
$1,202,299
Profits / Employee
$185,545
Market Cap
99.64B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 26,441 | 28 | 0.11% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 26,413 | -624 | -2.31% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 27,037 | -822 | -2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 27,859 | 254 | 0.92% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 27,605 | 70 | 0.25% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 27,535 | -1,258 | -4.37% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 28,793 | -1,290 | -4.29% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 30,083 | 1,023 | 3.52% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 29,060 | 262 | 0.91% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 28,798 | -390 | -1.34% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 29,188 | 844 | 2.98% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 28,344 | 396 | 1.42% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 27,948 | 63 | 0.23% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27,885 | 9,636 | 52.80% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 18,249 | -191 | -1.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 18,440 | -240 | -1.28% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 18,680 | 430 | 2.36% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 18,250 | 450 | 2.53% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 17,800 | -7,800 | -30.47% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 25,600 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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DUK News
- 3 days ago - Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities - PRNewsWire
- 3 days ago - Ahead of Earth Day, Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to revitalize local parks and green spaces - PRNewsWire
- 3 days ago - Duke Energy seeks price increase in North Carolina to recoup winter power costs - Reuters
- 3 days ago - Duke Energy outlines steps to reliably serve record customer demand resulting from extreme winter weather - PRNewsWire
- 4 days ago - Duke Energy honors lineworkers who help strengthen grid, restore power - PRNewsWire
- 5 days ago - Duke Energy invests $600,000 to train North Carolina's future energy workforce - PRNewsWire
- 5 days ago - Duke Energy to hold annual shareholders meeting online May 7 - PRNewsWire
- 12 days ago - Duke Energy to announce first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 5 - PRNewsWire