Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 82 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $4.48 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $4.48 Billion) cover 82 days of daily cash needs of $54.49 Million/day.
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Duke Energy Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Duke Energy Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 82 days, meaning defensive assets of $4.48 Billion can fund 82 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Duke Energy Corporation's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Duke Energy Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Duke Energy Corporation from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See Duke Energy Corporation short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 days | $4.46 Billion | $57.66 Million/day | $245.00 Million | $- | ▼ -232 days |
| 2024 | 310 days | $16.42 Billion | $53.03 Million/day | $314.00 Million | $11.43 Billion | ▲ +217 days |
| 2023 | 93 days | $4.38 Billion | $47.35 Million/day | $253.00 Million | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2022 | 93 days | $4.82 Billion | $51.71 Million/day | $409.00 Million | $- | ▼ -234 days |
| 2021 | 327 days | $14.27 Billion | $43.65 Million/day | $343.00 Million | $10.40 Billion | ▲ +442 days |
| 2020 | -115 days | $-5.13 Billion | $44.67 Million/day | $259.00 Million | $-8.54 Billion | ▼ -8 days |
| 2019 | -107 days | $-4.33 Billion | $40.42 Million/day | $311.00 Million | $-7.70 Billion | ▼ -40 days |
| 2018 | -67 days | $-2.77 Billion | $41.21 Million/day | $442.00 Million | $-6.35 Billion | ▲ +38 days |
| 2017 | -105 days | $-3.59 Billion | $34.20 Million/day | $358.00 Million | $-6.72 Billion | ▼ -16 days |
| 2016 | -88 days | $-2.80 Billion | $31.65 Million/day | $392.00 Million | $-5.83 Billion | ▲ +13 days |
| 2015 | -101 days | $-3.17 Billion | $31.23 Million/day | $- | $-5.43 Billion | ▼ -191 days |
| 2014 | 90 days | $2.77 Billion | $30.78 Million/day | $- | $2.00 Million | ▼ -39 days |
| 2013 | 129 days | $3.05 Billion | $23.68 Million/day | $- | $44.00 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2012 | 111 days | $3.05 Billion | $27.48 Million/day | $- | $333.00 Million | ▼ -30 days |
| 2011 | 141 days | $2.13 Billion | $15.15 Million/day | $- | $190.00 Million | ▼ -30 days |
| 2010 | 170 days | $1.82 Billion | $10.68 Million/day | $- | $-545.00 Million | ▲ +73 days |
| 2009 | 97 days | $1.09 Billion | $11.20 Million/day | $- | $-652.00 Million | ▼ -87 days |
| 2008 | 184 days | $2.19 Billion | $11.90 Million/day | $- | $51.00 Million | ▲ +43 days |
| 2007 | 141 days | $2.20 Billion | $15.64 Million/day | $- | $437.00 Million | ▼ -67 days |
| 2006 | 208 days | $3.77 Billion | $18.12 Million/day | $- | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +69 days |
| 2005 | 139 days | $3.21 Billion | $23.06 Million/day | $- | $632.00 Million | ▼ -79 days |
| 2004 | 218 days | $4.50 Billion | $20.65 Million/day | $- | $1.32 Billion | ▲ +82 days |
| 2003 | 136 days | $2.89 Billion | $21.23 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2002 | 148 days | $4.86 Billion | $32.85 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -37 days |
| 2001 | 185 days | $5.30 Billion | $28.64 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +55 days |
| 2000 | 130 days | $8.29 Billion | $63.94 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -72 days |
| 1999 | 202 days | $3.25 Billion | $16.10 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +30 days |
| 1998 | 172 days | $2.32 Billion | $13.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -82 days |
| 1997 | 254 days | $2.28 Billion | $8.97 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +46 days |
| 1996 | 208 days | $1.89 Billion | $9.07 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -119 days |
| 1995 | 327 days | $689.70 Million | $2.11 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +65 days |
| 1994 | 263 days | $552.90 Million | $2.10 Million/day | $- | $- | — |