United States, Feb. 5 -- Duke Energy has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2026.The big picture: Fortune ranked Duke Energy No. 3 among electric and gas utilities on the magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2026 - up from No. 4 last year and marking the company's ninth consecutive year on the list.Why it matters: The recognition reflects growing confidence in Duke Energy's leadership as the company modernizes the grid, meets rising customer demand and navigates a historic period of transformation for the energy industry.By the numbersNo. 3 of 15 electric and gas utilities (up one spot year over year) Top four utilities for the fifth straight year Improved industry ranking acro...