Duke Energy increases quarterly dividend payment by 4.1 percent
July 7, 2017
Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.890 per share, an increase of $0.035 per share, or 4.1 percent.
The dividend is payable on Sept. 18, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business Aug. 18, 2017.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates confidence in our strategy that produces real results for our customers and balanced growth in earnings for our investors,” said Lynn Good, chairman, president and CEO. “This increase confirms our expectation to grow the dividend in line with our long-term earnings per share growth rate of 4-6 percent.”
- This is the 91st consecutive year in which the company has paid a dividend
- Dividends per share have increased by more than 30 percent since 2007
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy is a Fortune 125 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com.
