Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)
NYSE: DUK · Real-Time Price · USD
127.80
+0.71 (0.56%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
127.99
+0.19 (0.15%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 7:47 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
99.46B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 14 hours ago - Duke Energy Foundation invests $275,000 in nonprofits supporting Floridians' most essential needs - PRNewsWire
- 1 day ago - Duke Energy commits $1 million to strengthen nonprofits helping North Carolina customers meet essential needs - PRNewsWire
- 5 days ago - Robinson Nuclear Plant receives approval from U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue operating until 2050 - PRNewsWire
- 5 days ago - Duke Energy invests nearly $620,000 to strengthen North Carolina's natural spaces, resilience and community pride this Earth Day - PRNewsWire
- 6 days ago - Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen and protect South Carolina green spaces - PRNewsWire
- 7 days ago - Powering Reliability: Duke Energy lineworkers sharpen skills at Carolinas Lineman's regional rodeo - PRNewsWire
- 8 days ago - Duke Energy: 100-Year Dividend Track Record — But $103B Capex Is Compressing The Credit Cushion - Benzinga
- 12 days ago - Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities - PRNewsWire