Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -1.70x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-2.58 Billion represents -2% of operating cash flow ($1.51 Billion). Read DUK liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Duke Energy Corporation Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1994–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Duke Energy Corporation across 32 annual periods. Explore Duke Energy Corporation capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Duke Energy Corporation (1994–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Duke Energy Corporation. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Duke Energy Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.14x | $-1.67 Billion | $12.35 Billion | $14.02 Billion | ▼ -3576.6% |
| 2024 | 0.00x | $48.00 Million | $12.33 Billion | $12.28 Billion | ▲ +101.4% |
| 2023 | -0.28x | $-2.73 Billion | $9.88 Billion | $12.60 Billion | ▲ +69.9% |
| 2022 | -0.92x | $-5.44 Billion | $5.93 Billion | $11.37 Billion | ▼ -434.0% |
| 2021 | -0.17x | $-1.43 Billion | $8.29 Billion | $9.71 Billion | ▼ -44.8% |
| 2020 | -0.12x | $-1.05 Billion | $8.86 Billion | $9.91 Billion | ▲ +66.6% |
| 2019 | -0.35x | $-2.91 Billion | $8.21 Billion | $11.12 Billion | ▼ -15.8% |
| 2018 | -0.31x | $-2.20 Billion | $7.19 Billion | $9.39 Billion | ▼ -42.2% |
| 2017 | -0.22x | $-1.43 Billion | $6.62 Billion | $8.05 Billion | ▼ -32.9% |
| 2016 | -0.16x | $-1.10 Billion | $6.80 Billion | $7.90 Billion | ▼ -1103.6% |
| 2015 | -0.01x | $-90.00 Million | $6.68 Billion | $6.77 Billion | ▼ -107.4% |
| 2014 | 0.18x | $1.20 Billion | $6.59 Billion | $5.38 Billion | ▲ +36.1% |
| 2013 | 0.13x | $856.00 Million | $6.38 Billion | $5.53 Billion | ▲ +373.7% |
| 2012 | -0.05x | $-257.00 Million | $5.24 Billion | $5.50 Billion | ▲ +74.0% |
| 2011 | -0.19x | $-691.00 Million | $3.67 Billion | $4.36 Billion | ▼ -190.7% |
| 2010 | -0.06x | $-292.00 Million | $4.51 Billion | $4.80 Billion | ▲ +75.8% |
| 2009 | -0.27x | $-926.00 Million | $3.46 Billion | $4.39 Billion | ▲ +15.9% |
| 2008 | -0.32x | $-1.06 Billion | $3.33 Billion | $4.39 Billion | ▼ -1328.7% |
| 2007 | 0.03x | $83.00 Million | $3.21 Billion | $3.12 Billion | ▼ -73.7% |
| 2006 | 0.10x | $367.00 Million | $3.73 Billion | $3.38 Billion | ▼ -43.9% |
| 2005 | 0.18x | $495.00 Million | $2.82 Billion | $2.31 Billion | ▼ -63.9% |
| 2004 | 0.49x | $2.05 Billion | $4.21 Billion | $2.06 Billion | ▲ +15.8% |
| 2003 | 0.42x | $1.40 Billion | $3.34 Billion | $2.47 Billion | ▲ +582.8% |
| 2002 | -0.09x | $-394.00 Million | $4.53 Billion | $4.92 Billion | ▲ +71.6% |
| 2001 | -0.31x | $-1.33 Billion | $4.36 Billion | $5.93 Billion | ▲ +80.0% |
| 2000 | -1.53x | $-3.41 Billion | $2.23 Billion | $5.63 Billion | ▼ -30.7% |
| 1999 | -1.17x | $-3.20 Billion | $2.73 Billion | $5.94 Billion | ▼ -1422.1% |
| 1998 | 0.09x | $210.00 Million | $2.37 Billion | $2.16 Billion | ▼ -76.8% |
| 1997 | 0.38x | $816.90 Million | $2.14 Billion | $1.32 Billion | ▼ -32.3% |
| 1996 | 0.56x | $836.20 Million | $1.48 Billion | $646.50 Million | ▲ +23.6% |
| 1995 | 0.46x | $598.40 Million | $1.31 Billion | $713.30 Million | ▲ +79.5% |
| 1994 | 0.25x | $263.20 Million | $1.04 Billion | $772.50 Million | — |