Duke Energy CORP (DUK) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-10-22
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Is it risky to sell options on Duke Energy CORP (DUK) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, Duke Energy CORP (DUK) scores 51 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (MEDIUM). The contributing signals are an upcoming earnings report, 3 recent news items and 4 active legal filings within the 4-week window. MEDIUM covers 45 to 69: there is something on DUK's calendar worth reading before you pick an expiry, without it dominating the trade. Direction is not part of what the score measures.
DUK shows an IV Rank of 52, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 20%. IV Rank answers how DUK options are priced against their own history, which is the starting point for choosing between selling and buying premium.
DUK is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-11-05, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.
Duke Energy CORP (DUK) current implied volatility and IV Rank
DUK's IV Rank stands at 52 right now with implied volatility around 20%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 51/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.
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Duke Energy CORP (DUK) next earnings date — 2026-11-05
The next DUK report lands on 2026-11-05 — about 14 days away — inside the window a typical monthly option would span. DUK's IV Rank is currently 52. That matters more than any other single date on the calendar: the stock can gap overnight on the print, and any premium you collect now is partly payment for carrying that gap. Sellers who want the volatility crush without the gap generally choose an expiry that ends before the report.
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