Duke Energy announced on May 7 that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.065 per share on its common stock, payable on June 16 to shareholders of record as of May 15.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share, which is equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share. This payment will also be made on June 16 to shareholders recorded by the close of business on May 15.
According to Duke Energy, the company has paid a cash dividend on its common stock for 100 consecutive years. The company said it is one of America’s largest energy holding companies and serves electric utility customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky with a total energy capacity ownership of 55,700 megawatts. Its natural gas utilities serve customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy said it is executing an energy modernization strategy focused on investing in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources in order to strengthen the system and meet growing energy needs.
More information about Duke Energy can be found at duke-energy.com.
