Duke Energy(US:DUK)2024-08-06 18:02Financial Performance - Q2 2024 reported EPS was $1.13, and adjusted EPS was $1.18[9] - The company reaffirmed its 2024 adjusted EPS guidance range of $5.85 - $6.10[9] - The company reaffirmed its growth rate through 2028 of 5% - 7% off the midpoint of the 2024 guidance range ($5.98)[9] Capital Investments and Regulatory Approvals - Approximately $75 billion of investments have been approved or settled since 2023[12] - The company has a $73 billion five-year capital plan (2024-2028)[7] - Approximately 90% of electric capital investments are eligible for efficient recovery mechanisms[7] Load Growth and Economic Development - Q2 2024 total retail volume growth was 1.9% compared to Q2 2023[19] - The company projects total load growth of approximately 2% in 2024[19] - Data center load represents 3% of total commercial sales in 2023, projected to grow to 10% in 2028[21] Financial Position - The company is on track for 14% FFO/Debt in 2024 and is targeting a minimum of 14% over the long term[22] - The company plans for $500 million in annual equity issuances from 2024-2028 via DRIP/ATM[22] - As of June 30, 2024, total available liquidity was approximately $5.9 billion[43, 71]