NextEra Energy (NEE - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. have returned -2.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, which NextEra falls in, has lost 2.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
NextEra is expected to post earnings of $1.17 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +3.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.4%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.01 points to a change of +8.1% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.1%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.36 indicates a change of +8.6% from what NextEra is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.1%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for NextEra.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of NextEra, the consensus sales estimate of $9.19 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +15.4%. The $31.7 billion and $35.1 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +15.6% and +10.8%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryNextEra reported revenues of $7.53 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +12.4%. EPS of $1.15 for the same period compares with $1.05 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.99 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -5.76%. The EPS surprise was +5.5%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
NextEra is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about NextEra. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Milestone helps bring Iowa's only nuclear energy center back online, strengthen grid reliability and meet growing electricity demand
, /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that it and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), have reached a combined conditional commitment and financial close on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of the company's Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa. This milestone moves the company closer to restoring Iowa's only nuclear plant and adding reliable, around-the-clock energy to the regional grid.
The Duane Arnold Energy Center, a 615-megawatt nuclear facility in Linn County, Iowa, is expected to create substantial economic benefits for Iowa and the surrounding region. A study estimated that the restart could generate more than $9 billion in economic benefits for Iowa over 25 years, create thousands of American jobs during construction and refurbishment, support more than 400 permanent high-paying jobs during operations and generate approximately $75 million in tax revenue over the life of the project.
Last October, NextEra Energy announced plans to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center no later than the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals. The DOE loan will help NextEra Energy return Duane Arnold to service for its customers, advancing one of the most significant nuclear restart efforts underway in the U.S.
"Restarting Duane Arnold is about delivering new power to meet new demand while generating billions of dollars in economic value for Iowans," said John Ketchum, chairman, president and CEO of NextEra Energy. "Just as importantly, it shows how America can support rapid economic growth and rising electricity demand while helping keep power affordable for existing customers. By bringing new generation online to serve new demand, we can strengthen the grid, create hundreds of good-paying jobs and help ensure Iowa families and businesses are not asked to bear the costs of growth. We appreciate the Administration's leadership in advancing America's nuclear renaissance and share its commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that expands supply, strengthens energy security and keeps America competitive."
"President Trump has set an ambitious course to restore American nuclear leadership, and the restart of Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant in Iowa marks another step in advancing America's nuclear renaissance," said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly. "Returning 615 megawatts of reliable baseload generation will drive down electricity costs, while supporting thousands of American jobs. This Administration is pursuing a comprehensive nuclear strategy, restarting existing reactors, increasing the output of our nuclear fleet, and accelerating new construction, to build the abundant, affordable, and reliable power system required for American prosperity and reindustrialization."
"This commitment from the Administration further demonstrates the importance of the Duane Arnold restart and future nuclear development," said Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. "I was proud to sign a bill that will provide incentives for nuclear power development, which will put Iowa in the forefront of innovation in the industry. New nuclear development and the restart of Duane Arnold will meet our growing energy demand while also providing hundreds of good-paying jobs throughout the state."
More about Duane Arnold Energy Center
The Duane Arnold Energy Center operated safely and reliably for more than four decades before ceasing operations in 2020. NextEra Energy is pursuing the restart through a comprehensive regulatory, operational readiness and licensing process. Under the oversight of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other federal, state and local agencies, the company continues to conduct extensive inspections, engineering evaluations and readiness activities. In June, the Iowa Utilities Commission issued a certificate to NextEra Energy authorizing the construction and operation of Duane Arnold — another important milestone toward restarting the plant.
About NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America, the world's leader in renewables and storage and a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns the largest energy infrastructure development company in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including renewables, battery storage, nuclear and natural gas. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NextEra Energy's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning future financing activities and statements concerning growth strategies, capital investment opportunities and technology initiatives. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "seek," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would" or similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance. The future results of NextEra Energy and its business and financial condition are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or may require it to limit or eliminate certain operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this news release and the following: effects of extensive regulation of NextEra Energy's business operations; inability of NextEra Energy to recover in a timely manner any significant amount of costs, a return on certain assets or a reasonable return on invested capital through base rates, cost recovery clauses, other regulatory mechanisms or otherwise; impact of political, regulatory, operational and economic factors on regulatory decisions important to NextEra Energy; effect of any reductions or modifications to, or elimination of, governmental incentives or policies that support clean energy or changes in or the imposition of additional tax laws, tariffs, duties, policies or other costs or assessments on clean energy or equipment necessary to generate, store or deliver it; impact of new or revised laws, regulations, executive orders, interpretations or constitutional ballot and regulatory initiatives on NextEra Energy; capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy; effects on NextEra Energy of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal, state and local government regulation of its operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy of adverse results of litigation; impacts of NextEra Energy of allegations of violations of law; effect on NextEra Energy of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities and other facilities on schedule or within budget; impact on development and operating activities of NextEra Energy resulting from risks related to project siting, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements, as well as supply chain disruptions; risks involved in the operation and maintenance of electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities, and other facilities; effect on NextEra Energy of a lack of growth, slower growth or a decline in the number of customers or in customer usage; planned productivity increases and competitive advantages through the use of artificial intelligence technologies may not be realized and the use of and reliance on artificial intelligence may present certain risks; impact on NextEra Energy of severe weather and other weather conditions; threats of terrorism and catastrophic events that could result from geopolitical factors, terrorism, cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt NextEra Energy's business or the businesses of third parties; inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low natural gas and oil prices, disrupted production or unsuccessful drilling efforts could impact NextEra Energy's natural gas and oil production and transportation operations and cause NextEra Energy to delay or cancel certain natural gas and oil production projects and could result in certain assets becoming impaired; risk of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide full energy and capacity requirements services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's risk management tools associated with its hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation operations on sale and delivery of power or natural gas; exposure of NextEra Energy to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's information technology systems, or implementation challenges; risks to NextEra Energy's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses or planned license extensions; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's ability to fund its liquidity and capital needs and meet its growth objectives; defaults or noncompliance related to project-specific, limited-recourse financing agreements; inability to maintain current credit ratings; reduced liquidity from the inability of credit providers to fund their credit commitments or to maintain their current credit ratings; poor market performance and other economic factors that could affect NextEra Energy's defined benefit pension plan's funded status; poor market performance and other risks to the asset values of nuclear decommissioning funds; changes in market value and other risks to certain of NextEra Energy's assets and investments; effect of inability of NextEra Energy subsidiaries to pay upstream dividends, make distributions or repay funds to NextEra Energy or of NextEra Energy's performance under guarantees of subsidiary obligations on NextEra Energy's ability to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its common stock; the fact that the amount and timing of dividends payable on NextEra Energy's common stock, as well as the dividend policy approved by NextEra Energy's board of directors from time to time, and changes to that policy, are within the sole discretion of NextEra Energy's board of directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than might be expected by shareholders; effects of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets on the market price of NextEra Energy's common stock; and the ultimate severity and duration of public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, and its effects on NextEra Energy's business. NextEra Energy discusses these and other risks and uncertainties in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and this news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings. The forward-looking statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and NextEra Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
NextEra Energy (NEE.N) said on Tuesday it has secured a U.S. Department of Energy loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of its Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, as the country seeks to add power generation capacity to meet rising demand.
The restart, which depends on licensing approvals by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is backed by a 25-year agreement signed by Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) Google last year to buy power from the 615-megawatt nuclear plant.
Surging electricity demand, including from AI data centers, is pressuring U.S. power grids and spurring interest in extending the life of existing nuclear plants and bringing shuttered reactors back online.
Gregory Beard, the director of the department's office of Energy Dominance Financing, said Duane Arnold is "exactly the kind of investment that will help restore American nuclear leadership, strengthen our energy security, and deliver the affordable, reliable power Americans need to fuel our nation’s future.”
Iowa's lone nuclear plant, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, closed in 2020 after operating for 45 years. Operations are scheduled to resume in early 2029.
While efforts are under way to restart three U.S. nuclear centers, including Holtec's 800 MW Palisades plant in Michigan, which is not connected to a technology deal, no mothballed nuclear power plant has resumed operations yet.
In 2024, Holtec got a loan of up to $1.52 billion from the Energy Department. The company had said the plant would restart in late 2025, but it has been delayed.
Last year, the Trump administration said it had loaned Constellation Energy Corp $1 billion to restart a nuclear reactor at a Pennsylvania plant formerly known as Three Mile Island. A separate unit at the plant shut in 1979 after an accident that chilled the nuclear power industry.
Constellation signed a deal in late 2024 with Microsoft (MSFT.O) to restart the 835-megawatt reactor, which shut in 2019. The electricity from the restart would offset that used by Microsoft's data center.
NextEra Energy said it reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy, closing on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of the company's Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa.
In 2020, NextEra Energy (NEE +0.48%) couldn't close the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) nuclear plant fast enough. Although the plant's license wasn't set to expire until 2034, the company cited unfavorable economics and shut down Iowa's only nuclear plant 14 years early.
But now, NextEra is proudly touting a $1.9 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to restart the shuttered plant and bring "reliable, around-the-clock energy to the regional grid."
According to the DOE, "Returning 615 megawatts of reliable baseload generation will drive down electricity costs, while supporting thousands of American jobs."
But the real reason why NextEra reversed course wasn't mentioned in the public statements. Here's why it's happening and what it means for investors.
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Energy economics haven't changed, but demand hasIn 2018, natural gas and wind power had become so cheap and abundant in Iowa that even the DAEC's relatively inexpensive nuclear power couldn't compete in terms of price.
In fact, it was cheaper for the local utility to pay a $110 million fee to break its existing five-year contract with NextEra and get electricity from cheaper sources.
The DAEC – located just northwest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-most-populous city – was producing nearly 10% of the state's electricity. But without a supply contract, NextEra decided to shut it down in October 2020. But then a derecho – a "land hurricane" with 140 mph winds – damaged the plant's cooling towers and forced an emergency shutdown in August 2020. The plant never reopened.
U.S. natural gas prices are just as low today as they were in 2018, and wind power is more abundant than ever in Iowa, generating about 63% of the state's electricity. So what changed?
Demand.
The ongoing AI build-out has been one factor in an unprecedented spike in U.S. electricity demand. Natural gas and wind power are still cheaper to produce than nuclear power. But in the current environment, utilities are being forced to buy electricity at higher prices to meet rising demand.
And demand is about to surge in the Cedar Rapids area for one big reason.
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Google needs power for new AI data centersGiven the amount of backlash being faced by AI data center projects lately, it's no surprise that neither NextEra's press release nor the Department of Energy's accompanying statement mentioned the primary reason NextEra wants to restart the DAEC. It's to provide Alphabet (GOOG +0.02%) (GOOGL -0.03%) with power for Google's AI data centers.
In 2025, Google announced a $7 billion investment to increase its data center footprint in Iowa, including the construction of a $576 million data center southwest of Cedar Rapids.
According to recent reports, however, the company is also considering developing up to six additional AI data centers on unincorporated land near the DAEC. It has funded a water usage study to help determine capacity.
So, while the DAEC will provide 615 megawatts of baseload generation, most of those megawatts will likely go directly to Google, which has signed a 25-year agreement to purchase power from the DAEC.
Two of DAEC's former owners, the Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) and the Corn Belt Power Cooperative, will sell their combined 30% interest in the DAEC to NextEra, which will then own 100% of the plant. As part of that agreement, CIPCO will be able to buy power from the DAEC on the same contract terms as Google, but only 50 of the 615 megawatts will be set aside for that purpose.
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What it means for investorsAlthough the recent announcements downplayed the AI data center angle, it's not as though NextEra or Google haven't been transparent about the situation.
Google needs to build AI data centers and needs power for them. And in the current regulatory environment, getting approval to restart an existing nuclear plant is easier than getting approval for a new solar or wind project.
With the federal government's loan helping offset the massive cost of restarting the wind-damaged plant, the same nuclear power that was a victim of "unfavorable economics" a few short years ago is now viable. And, of course, Google's plan to build in unincorporated areas will help minimize the chances of the project being derailed by local opposition.
All in all, this is likely a long-term win for NextEra shareholders. But the company probably won't see any benefits anytime soon: the plant isn't scheduled to be fully operational until early 2029. And as the DAEC's history proves, in the world of energy, a lot can change in only a few short years.
, /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that members of the senior management team will participate in various investor meetings throughout September and in early October to discuss, among other things, long-term growth-rate expectations. Investors and other interested parties can access a copy of the most recent presentation materials at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns the largest energy infrastructure development company in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy) and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NextEra Energy's and FPL's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning long-term growth expectations. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical fact included or incorporated by reference in this news release, including, among other things, statements regarding the proposed business combination transaction between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, Inc., a Virginia corporation (Dominion Energy), and other aspects of NextEra Energy's, FPL's or Dominion Energy's operations or operating results, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "ambition," "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "budget," "intend," "plan," "seek," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would," "estimate," "continue," "could," "objective," "guidance," "effort" or similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance, outcomes or results and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond NextEra Energy's, FPL's or Dominion Energy's control, that could cause actual performance, outcomes or results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or may require them to limit or eliminate certain operations.
The risks and uncertainties relating to each of NextEra Energy's and FPL's businesses and financial condition include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this news release and the following: risks related to the pending merger with Dominion Energy, including restrictions on our operations during the pendency of the merger; the risk that any governmental or regulatory approval, consent or authorization that may be required for the proposed transactions is not obtained, is delayed or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that cause the termination of the merger agreement and abandonment of the transactions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement by either party; the risk that certain provisions in the merger agreement or the pendency of the transactions may impact either party's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the risk that we may not realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions or successfully integrate the two companies; the anticipated impact of the proposed transactions on the combined company's business and future financial and operating results, the anticipated closing date for the proposed transactions; effects of extensive regulation of NextEra Energy's and FPL's business operations; inability of NextEra Energy and FPL to recover in a timely manner any significant amount of costs, a return on certain assets or a reasonable return on invested capital through base rates, cost recovery clauses, other regulatory mechanisms or otherwise; impact of political, regulatory, operational and economic factors on regulatory decisions important to NextEra Energy and FPL; effect of any reductions or modifications to, or elimination of, governmental incentives or policies that support clean energy of NextEra Energy and FPL and their respective affiliated entities or changes in or the imposition of additional tax laws, tariffs, duties, policies or other costs or assessments on clean energy or equipment necessary to generate, store or deliver it; impact of new or revised laws, regulations, executive orders, interpretations or constitutional ballot and regulatory initiatives on NextEra Energy and FPL; capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy and FPL; effects on NextEra Energy and FPL of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy and FPL to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal, state and local government regulation of their operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy and FPL of adverse results of litigation; impacts on NextEra Energy or FPL of allegations of violations of law; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities and other facilities on schedule or within budget; impact on development and operating activities of NextEra Energy and FPL resulting from risks related to project siting, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements, as well as supply chain disruptions; risks involved in the operation and maintenance of electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities, and other facilities; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of a lack of growth, slower growth or a decline in the number of customers or in customer usage; planned productivity increases and competitive advantages through the use of artificial intelligence technologies may not be realized and the use of and reliance on artificial intelligence may present certain risks; impact on NextEra Energy and FPL of severe weather and other weather conditions; threats of geopolitical factors, terrorism and catastrophic events that could result from terrorism, cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt NextEra Energy's and FPL's business or the businesses of third parties; inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy and FPL against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low natural gas and oil prices, disrupted production or unsuccessful drilling efforts could impact NextEra Energy Resources, LLC's (NextEra Energy Resources) natural gas and oil production operations and cause NextEra Energy Resources to delay or cancel certain natural gas and oil production projects and could result in certain assets becoming impaired; risk to NextEra Energy Resources of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide NextEra Energy Resources' full energy and capacity requirements services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's and FPL's risk management tools associated with their hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation operations on sale and delivery of power or natural gas by NextEra Energy, including FPL; exposure of NextEra Energy and FPL to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of NextEra Energy or FPL counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy or FPL to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's or FPL's information technology systems, or implementation challenges; risks to NextEra Energy's and FPL's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability of FPL to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements with municipalities and counties in Florida; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with NextEra Energy Resources' and FPL's ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy and FPL for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities of NextEra Energy or FPL resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy Resources' or FPL's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses or planned license extensions; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's and FPL's ability to fund their liquidity and capital needs and meet their growth objectives; defaults or noncompliance related to project-specific, limited-recourse financing agreements; inability of NextEra Energy, FPL and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. to maintain their current credit ratings; reduction of NextEra Energy's and FPL's liquidity from the inability of credit providers to fund their credit commitments or to maintain their current credit ratings; poor market performance and other economic factors that could affect NextEra Energy's defined benefit pension plan's funded status; poor market performance and other risks to the asset values of NextEra Energy's and FPL's nuclear decommissioning funds; changes in market value and other risks to certain of NextEra Energy's assets and investments; effect of inability of NextEra Energy subsidiaries to pay upstream dividends, make distributions or repay funds to NextEra Energy or of NextEra Energy's performance under guarantees of subsidiary obligations on NextEra Energy's ability to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its common stock; the fact that the amount and timing of dividends payable on NextEra Energy's common stock, as well as the dividend policy approved by NextEra Energy's board of directors from time to time, and changes to that policy, are within the sole discretion of NextEra Energy's board of directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than might be expected by shareholders; effects of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets on the market price of NextEra Energy's common stock; and the ultimate severity and duration of public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, and the related effects on NextEra Energy's or FPL's businesses. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to NextEra Energy's, FPL's and Dominion Energy's respective periodic reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to, the risk factors contained in NextEra Energy's and FPL's, on the one hand, and Dominion Energy's, on the other, most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-297351) filed by NextEra Energy with the SEC on July 9, 2026 (Registration Statement), which was declared effective by the SEC on July 23, 2026, and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus filed by NextEra Energy with the SEC on July 28, 2026 (definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus).
This news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings. Any forward-looking statements included in this news release represent current expectations, are inherently uncertain and are made only as of the date hereof (or, if applicable, the date(s) indicated in such statement). Except as required by law, neither NextEra Energy nor FPL undertakes or assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.
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This news release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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In connection with the proposed transactions, NextEra Energy has filed with the SEC the Registration Statement, which includes a joint proxy statement of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy that also constitutes a prospectus of NextEra Energy. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on July 23, 2026. NextEra Energy filed the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC, and Dominion Energy filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC, in each case, on July 28, 2026, and each of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy commenced mailing of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective shareholders on or about July 28, 2026. Each of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions. This news release is not a substitute for the Registration Statement or the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that NextEra Energy or Dominion Energy may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEXTERA ENERGY, DOMINION ENERGY, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.
Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy and the proposed transactions filed or that will be filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by NextEra Energy are available free of charge on NextEra Energy's website at http://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/ or by contacting NextEra Energy's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (800) 222-4511. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Dominion Energy are available free of charge on Dominion Energy's website at http://investors.dominionenergy.com or by contacting Dominion Energy's Investor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (804) 819-2438.
Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Electric Power sector might want to consider either Exelon (EXC - Free Report) or NextEra Energy (NEE - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Exelon and NextEra Energy are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that EXC has an improving earnings outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
EXC currently has a forward P/E ratio of 15.24, while NEE has a forward P/E of 20.80. We also note that EXC has a PEG ratio of 2.39. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. NEE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.58.
Another notable valuation metric for EXC is its P/B ratio of 1.52. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, NEE has a P/B of 2.56.
These metrics, and several others, help EXC earn a Value grade of B, while NEE has been given a Value grade of D.
EXC sticks out from NEE in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that EXC is the better option right now.
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG reduced its stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 6.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 178,723 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 11,325 shares during the period. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $15,686,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in NEE. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its stake in NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy in the second quarter worth $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its stake in NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the second quarter valued at $26,000. 78.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes NEE has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
Get Our Latest Report on NEE NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.9% NextEra Energy stock opened at $83.33 on Friday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12-month low of $69.24 and a 12-month high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $173.81 billion, a PE ratio of 18.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 0.65. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $86.54 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.41.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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In the latest trading session, NextEra Energy (NEE - Free Report) closed at $84.06, marking a +1.16% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.06%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.4%.
Heading into today, shares of the parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. had lost 3.27% over the past month, outpacing the Utilities sector's loss of 4.18% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2.46%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of NextEra Energy in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, NextEra Energy is projected to report earnings of $1.23 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 8.85%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $9.19 billion, up 15.4% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.01 per share and a revenue of $31.7 billion, representing changes of +8.09% and +15.62%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for NextEra Energy. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.06% increase. NextEra Energy presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, NextEra Energy is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.71. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 17.35 for its industry.
It's also important to note that NEE currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.57. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. NEE's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.62 as of yesterday's close.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, which puts it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec bought a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,291,400 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $288,886,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec owned 0.16% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the period. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about NextEra Energy Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: AI-driven power demand is strengthening NextEra’s growth pipeline. The company’s approximately 35.1-gigawatt backlog is benefiting from hyperscalers seeking reliable, quickly deployable electricity for data centers. This could support future renewable generation, storage and transmission investments. Can AI Driven Data Center Growth Continue to Strengthen NEE’s Backlog? Positive Sentiment: NextEra is expanding its Florida gas infrastructure. Chesapeake Utilities agreed to sell a 49% stake in a Florida gas project to NextEra, potentially adding to the company’s regional energy assets and improving its ability to serve rising electricity demand. Chesapeake Utilities sells 49% stake in Florida gas project to NextEra Energy Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic. Recent coverage says NEE has outperformed the broader utilities sector, supported by its regulated utility base, renewables portfolio and long-term growth opportunities. NextEra Energy Stock: Is NEE Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Neutral Sentiment: NextEra and Dominion Energy are opposing a proposed 60-day extension of the review of their merger application. A faster review could reduce uncertainty, but the dispute highlights continuing regulatory scrutiny. NextEra Energy Pushes Back On 60 Day Merger Review Delay Neutral Sentiment: FPL launched an assistance center offering bill-support programs, including a one-time $200 credit for eligible customers. The initiative may improve customer relations but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. FPL Launches New Assistance Center Negative Sentiment: Valuation commentary suggests NEE may be fully priced for a mature utility. Its strong three-year gain and dividend-discount analysis imply limited near-term upside unless earnings growth accelerates. NextEra Energy Stock Looks Fully Priced for a Mature Utility Negative Sentiment: Erste Group expects weaker earnings for NextEra, which could weigh on sentiment if lower profit expectations challenge the company’s current valuation. Erste Group Bank Expects Weaker Earnings for NextEra Energy Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth NEE has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Wall Street Zen downgraded NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on NEE
NextEra Energy Price Performance NEE opened at $82.89 on Wednesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $86.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $172.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.65.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 2,606,648 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $228,785,000. Corient Private Wealth LP owned approximately 0.12% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEE. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about NextEra Energy Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: AI-driven power demand is strengthening NextEra’s growth pipeline. The company’s approximately 35.1-gigawatt backlog is benefiting from hyperscalers seeking reliable, quickly deployable electricity for data centers. This could support future renewable generation, storage and transmission investments. Can AI Driven Data Center Growth Continue to Strengthen NEE’s Backlog? Positive Sentiment: NextEra is expanding its Florida gas infrastructure. Chesapeake Utilities agreed to sell a 49% stake in a Florida gas project to NextEra, potentially adding to the company’s regional energy assets and improving its ability to serve rising electricity demand. Chesapeake Utilities sells 49% stake in Florida gas project to NextEra Energy Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic. Recent coverage says NEE has outperformed the broader utilities sector, supported by its regulated utility base, renewables portfolio and long-term growth opportunities. NextEra Energy Stock: Is NEE Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Neutral Sentiment: NextEra and Dominion Energy are opposing a proposed 60-day extension of the review of their merger application. A faster review could reduce uncertainty, but the dispute highlights continuing regulatory scrutiny. NextEra Energy Pushes Back On 60 Day Merger Review Delay Neutral Sentiment: FPL launched an assistance center offering bill-support programs, including a one-time $200 credit for eligible customers. The initiative may improve customer relations but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. FPL Launches New Assistance Center Negative Sentiment: Valuation commentary suggests NEE may be fully priced for a mature utility. Its strong three-year gain and dividend-discount analysis imply limited near-term upside unless earnings growth accelerates. NextEra Energy Stock Looks Fully Priced for a Mature Utility Negative Sentiment: Erste Group expects weaker earnings for NextEra, which could weigh on sentiment if lower profit expectations challenge the company’s current valuation. Erste Group Bank Expects Weaker Earnings for NextEra Energy Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades NEE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Barclays set a $91.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33. Check Out Our Latest Report on NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $82.89 on Wednesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a market cap of $172.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.63, a PEG ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.65. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $86.81 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $89.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Research analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Corient Private Wealth LP boosted its position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 36.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 2,602,633 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 688,693 shares during the quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP owned 0.12% of NextEra Energy worth $228,433,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of NEE. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in NextEra Energy by 7.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 28,282 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,028,000 after purchasing an additional 1,840 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 6.5% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $348,000 after buying an additional 298 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 38.4% in the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $887,000 after buying an additional 3,479 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in NextEra Energy by 18.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $386,000 after buying an additional 852 shares during the period. Finally, United Bank lifted its holdings in NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 15,596 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,083,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: AI-driven power demand is strengthening NextEra’s growth pipeline. The company’s approximately 35.1-gigawatt backlog is benefiting from hyperscalers seeking reliable, quickly deployable electricity for data centers. This could support future renewable generation, storage and transmission investments. Can AI Driven Data Center Growth Continue to Strengthen NEE’s Backlog? Positive Sentiment: NextEra is expanding its Florida gas infrastructure. Chesapeake Utilities agreed to sell a 49% stake in a Florida gas project to NextEra, potentially adding to the company’s regional energy assets and improving its ability to serve rising electricity demand. Chesapeake Utilities sells 49% stake in Florida gas project to NextEra Energy Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic. Recent coverage says NEE has outperformed the broader utilities sector, supported by its regulated utility base, renewables portfolio and long-term growth opportunities. NextEra Energy Stock: Is NEE Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Neutral Sentiment: NextEra and Dominion Energy are opposing a proposed 60-day extension of the review of their merger application. A faster review could reduce uncertainty, but the dispute highlights continuing regulatory scrutiny. NextEra Energy Pushes Back On 60 Day Merger Review Delay Neutral Sentiment: FPL launched an assistance center offering bill-support programs, including a one-time $200 credit for eligible customers. The initiative may improve customer relations but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. FPL Launches New Assistance Center Negative Sentiment: Valuation commentary suggests NEE may be fully priced for a mature utility. Its strong three-year gain and dividend-discount analysis imply limited near-term upside unless earnings growth accelerates. NextEra Energy Stock Looks Fully Priced for a Mature Utility Negative Sentiment: Erste Group expects weaker earnings for NextEra, which could weigh on sentiment if lower profit expectations challenge the company’s current valuation. Erste Group Bank Expects Weaker Earnings for NextEra Energy Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have issued reports on NEE. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. Weiss Ratings cut NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, NextEra Energy currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33. Read Our Latest Stock Report on NEE
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $82.89 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $172.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.65. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $86.81 and its 200-day moving average is $89.58. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 2,606,648 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $228,785,000. Corient Private Wealth LP owned approximately 0.12% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEE. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about NextEra Energy Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: AI-driven power demand is strengthening NextEra’s growth pipeline. The company’s approximately 35.1-gigawatt backlog is benefiting from hyperscalers seeking reliable, quickly deployable electricity for data centers. This could support future renewable generation, storage and transmission investments. Can AI Driven Data Center Growth Continue to Strengthen NEE’s Backlog? Positive Sentiment: NextEra is expanding its Florida gas infrastructure. Chesapeake Utilities agreed to sell a 49% stake in a Florida gas project to NextEra, potentially adding to the company’s regional energy assets and improving its ability to serve rising electricity demand. Chesapeake Utilities sells 49% stake in Florida gas project to NextEra Energy Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic. Recent coverage says NEE has outperformed the broader utilities sector, supported by its regulated utility base, renewables portfolio and long-term growth opportunities. NextEra Energy Stock: Is NEE Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Neutral Sentiment: NextEra and Dominion Energy are opposing a proposed 60-day extension of the review of their merger application. A faster review could reduce uncertainty, but the dispute highlights continuing regulatory scrutiny. NextEra Energy Pushes Back On 60 Day Merger Review Delay Neutral Sentiment: FPL launched an assistance center offering bill-support programs, including a one-time $200 credit for eligible customers. The initiative may improve customer relations but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. FPL Launches New Assistance Center Negative Sentiment: Valuation commentary suggests NEE may be fully priced for a mature utility. Its strong three-year gain and dividend-discount analysis imply limited near-term upside unless earnings growth accelerates. NextEra Energy Stock Looks Fully Priced for a Mature Utility Negative Sentiment: Erste Group expects weaker earnings for NextEra, which could weigh on sentiment if lower profit expectations challenge the company’s current valuation. Erste Group Bank Expects Weaker Earnings for NextEra Energy Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades NEE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Barclays set a $91.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33. Check Out Our Latest Report on NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $82.89 on Wednesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a market cap of $172.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.63, a PEG ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.65. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $86.81 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $89.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Research analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec bought a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,291,400 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $288,886,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec owned 0.16% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the period. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about NextEra Energy Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: AI-driven power demand is strengthening NextEra’s growth pipeline. The company’s approximately 35.1-gigawatt backlog is benefiting from hyperscalers seeking reliable, quickly deployable electricity for data centers. This could support future renewable generation, storage and transmission investments. Can AI Driven Data Center Growth Continue to Strengthen NEE’s Backlog? Positive Sentiment: NextEra is expanding its Florida gas infrastructure. Chesapeake Utilities agreed to sell a 49% stake in a Florida gas project to NextEra, potentially adding to the company’s regional energy assets and improving its ability to serve rising electricity demand. Chesapeake Utilities sells 49% stake in Florida gas project to NextEra Energy Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic. Recent coverage says NEE has outperformed the broader utilities sector, supported by its regulated utility base, renewables portfolio and long-term growth opportunities. NextEra Energy Stock: Is NEE Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Neutral Sentiment: NextEra and Dominion Energy are opposing a proposed 60-day extension of the review of their merger application. A faster review could reduce uncertainty, but the dispute highlights continuing regulatory scrutiny. NextEra Energy Pushes Back On 60 Day Merger Review Delay Neutral Sentiment: FPL launched an assistance center offering bill-support programs, including a one-time $200 credit for eligible customers. The initiative may improve customer relations but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. FPL Launches New Assistance Center Negative Sentiment: Valuation commentary suggests NEE may be fully priced for a mature utility. Its strong three-year gain and dividend-discount analysis imply limited near-term upside unless earnings growth accelerates. NextEra Energy Stock Looks Fully Priced for a Mature Utility Negative Sentiment: Erste Group expects weaker earnings for NextEra, which could weigh on sentiment if lower profit expectations challenge the company’s current valuation. Erste Group Bank Expects Weaker Earnings for NextEra Energy Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth NEE has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Wall Street Zen downgraded NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on NEE
NextEra Energy Price Performance NEE opened at $82.89 on Wednesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $86.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $172.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.65.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Key Takeaways NextEra Energy's backlog reached nearly 35.1 GW after adding 3.6 GW of projects in the second quarter.NextEra Energy unit is in talks with 30 potential data center hubs, which can further boost demand.NextEra Energy targets 15 GW of new generation for large loads by 2035, with upside above 30 GW. NextEra Energy’s (NEE - Free Report) unit Energy Resources is positioned to benefit from accelerating electricity demand from AI-driven data centers. Hyperscalers require large, reliable and rapidly deployable power supplies, creating new opportunities for renewable, storage and firm-generation projects. In first-quarter 2026, hyperscalers accounted for roughly 30% of Energy Resources’ 4 gigawatts (“GW”) backlog additions, highlighting their growing contribution to project origination.
Momentum remained strong in the second quarter, when Energy Resources added 3.6 GW of renewables and storage projects, lifting its backlog to nearly 35.1 GW. The expanding backlog strengthens visibility into future contracted revenues and earnings while demonstrating the company’s ability to convert rising electricity needs into long-duration infrastructure opportunities across multiple technologies.
Data centers provide a particularly attractive long-term channel. Energy Resources is discussing with 30 potential data-center hubs and expects that figure to reach 40 by year-end 2026. Its base case targets 15 GW of new generation serving large loads by 2035, while the upside case exceeds 30 GW, supported by direct hyperscaler, utility, cooperative, municipal and federal partnerships.
Energy Resources aims to add clean generation in the range of 76.6 GW to 107.6 GW in 2026 to 2032 to meet rising demand. NextEra Energy’s scale, development expertise and diversified generation portfolio should support sustained long-term growth as AI infrastructure expands. Its ability to combine renewables and battery storage with gas generation and potentially nuclear power provides flexibility to meet around-the-clock demand. Continued backlog conversion should support investment growth and earnings visibility through the next decade across the United States.
Data Center Demand Expands Utility Growth OpportunitiesRising electricity demand from AI-driven data centers is strengthening utilities’ long-term growth prospects by accelerating investments in generation, transmission and grid infrastructure. Large-load additions support higher power sales, rate-base expansion and new long-term contracts, while creating opportunities for utilities to deploy renewable, storage, gas and nuclear capacity.
Utilities like FirstEnergy (FE - Free Report) and PPL Corp. (PPL - Free Report) are benefiting from rising AI-driven data-center demand, supporting higher electricity load and infrastructure investment. FirstEnergy’s $36-billion Energize365 program underpins long-term earnings growth, while PPL’s expanding Pennsylvania data-center pipeline could create $10-$12 billion of additional generation opportunities through 2032, strengthening growth prospects.
The Zacks Rundown on NEENEE’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEE’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 8.09% and 8.71%, respectively.
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NextEra Energy’s Shares Trading at a PremiumThe company is currently valued at a premium compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E basis. NextEra Energy is currently trading at 19.4X compared with the industry average of 14.95X.
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NEE’s Price PerformanceNextEra Energy’s shares have gained 14.2% in the past year compared with the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry’s rally of 10.6%.
Brandywine Trust Co. purchased a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 8,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $702,000. NextEra Energy comprises approximately 0.1% of Brandywine Trust Co.’s holdings, making the stock its 24th largest position.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NEE. Indivisible Partners acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,355,000. Czech National Bank lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 593,568 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $52,097,000 after acquiring an additional 26,378 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB boosted its stake in NextEra Energy by 13.4% in the 4th quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,016,630 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $81,615,000 after purchasing an additional 120,389 shares during the period. Annex Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in NextEra Energy by 13.9% in the 2nd quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 711,009 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $62,405,000 after purchasing an additional 86,585 shares during the period. Finally, MGO One Seven LLC grew its position in NextEra Energy by 12.1% during the 4th quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 137,251 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $11,018,000 after purchasing an additional 14,828 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
NextEra Energy Trading Up 0.8% NYSE NEE opened at $82.46 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $86.88 and a 200 day simple moving average of $89.64. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $172.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The business had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Research analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts have commented on NEE shares. Erste Group Bank lowered NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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GQG Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 7,420,437 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $651,293,000. NextEra Energy comprises approximately 1.2% of GQG Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position. GQG Partners LLC owned about 0.36% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 28,282 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,028,000 after purchasing an additional 1,840 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in NextEra Energy by 6.5% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $348,000 after buying an additional 298 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 38.4% in the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $887,000 after buying an additional 3,479 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 18.1% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $386,000 after buying an additional 852 shares during the period. Finally, United Bank raised its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 15,596 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,083,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings lowered NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $107.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, May 4th. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Price Performance Shares of NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $86.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $89.70. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.96%.
About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 6,924 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $608,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC increased its stake in NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the period. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $86.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $89.70. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The company has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $69.24 and a 52-week high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.05 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Research analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 55.96%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Erste Group Bank cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, May 4th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price target on NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, DA Davidson lifted their price objective on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Elefante Mark B bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 39,867 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,499,000. NextEra Energy comprises 1.5% of Elefante Mark B’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of NEE. Walker Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in NextEra Energy by 2.2% during the first quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 5,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $465,000 after buying an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the first quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC now owns 12,594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,170,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC now owns 28,267 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,269,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the period. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.8% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 978 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $94,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 23.2% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms recently commented on NEE. DA Davidson raised their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 target price on NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Weiss Ratings cut NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.33.
Check Out Our Latest Report on NEE NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.1% NextEra Energy stock opened at $81.74 on Monday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $69.24 and a 12 month high of $98.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $86.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.70.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Haverford Financial Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 103,795 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $9,110,000. NextEra Energy accounts for 2.7% of Haverford Financial Services Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 14th largest position.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares during the period. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. DA Davidson increased their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
Get Our Latest Analysis on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.1% NYSE NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $86.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $89.70. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $69.24 and a 12 month high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 166,685 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $14,630,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the period. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $81.74 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $86.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.70. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a PE ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The business’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays set a $91.00 target price on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Bank of America reduced their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 13th. DA Davidson upped their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.33.
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About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Commerce Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,618,174 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $142,027,000. NextEra Energy accounts for about 0.6% of Commerce Bank’s holdings, making the stock its 27th biggest position. Commerce Bank owned about 0.08% of NextEra Energy at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in NextEra Energy during the second quarter valued at $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a PE ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $86.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $89.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have weighed in on NEE. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 target price on NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Bank of America lowered their target price on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price target on NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 162,426 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $14,256,000.
Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Alta Advisers Ltd bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $717,000. Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter worth $14,630,000. Commerce Bank acquired a new position in NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at about $142,027,000. GQG Partners LLC bought a new stake in NextEra Energy during the second quarter worth about $651,293,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new stake in NextEra Energy during the second quarter worth about $34,332,000. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
NextEra Energy Stock Performance NextEra Energy stock opened at $81.74 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The business has a 50 day moving average of $86.95 and a 200-day moving average of $89.70. The company has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. NextEra Energy’s revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is 55.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NEE has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $108.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Bank of America reduced their target price on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Weiss Ratings cut NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Haverford Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 1,728,447 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $151,706,000. NextEra Energy makes up about 1.3% of Haverford Trust Co’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Haverford Trust Co owned approximately 0.08% of NextEra Energy as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy during the second quarter worth about $608,000. First Nebraska Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $358,000. Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,425,000. Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $485,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $498,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Stock Down 0.1% Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $86.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $89.70. The firm has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. DA Davidson raised their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wall Street Zen cut NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NextEra Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33.
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About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Covington Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 39,431 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,461,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the first quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.1% Shares of NEE stock opened at $81.74 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.37, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $86.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $89.70.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
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About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Cibc World Market Inc. bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 807,188 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $70,847,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Indivisible Partners bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter worth $1,355,000. Czech National Bank raised its stake in NextEra Energy by 4.7% in the second quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 593,568 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $52,097,000 after purchasing an additional 26,378 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 13.4% during the fourth quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,016,630 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $81,615,000 after purchasing an additional 120,389 shares during the period. Annex Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 13.9% during the second quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 711,009 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $62,405,000 after purchasing an additional 86,585 shares during the period. Finally, MGO One Seven LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 12.1% during the fourth quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 137,251 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $11,018,000 after purchasing an additional 14,828 shares during the period. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets NEE has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
Read Our Latest Analysis on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Stock Performance NYSE:NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $86.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $89.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a PE ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a twelve month low of $69.24 and a twelve month high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Flavin Financial Services Inc. bought a new stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 35,638 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,128,000. NextEra Energy makes up 1.8% of Flavin Financial Services Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest position.
Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 7.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 28,282 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,028,000 after acquiring an additional 1,840 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $348,000 after purchasing an additional 298 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 38.4% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $887,000 after purchasing an additional 3,479 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 18.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $386,000 after purchasing an additional 852 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Bank increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 15,596 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,083,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research analysts recently issued reports on NEE shares. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price target on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Barclays set a $91.00 price objective on NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Erste Group Bank cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
Get Our Latest Stock Report on NEE NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.1% NYSE:NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $86.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.70. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12-month low of $69.24 and a 12-month high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Bank of Nova Scotia purchased a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 334,804 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $29,425,000.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEE. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in NextEra Energy by 7.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 28,282 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,028,000 after purchasing an additional 1,840 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in NextEra Energy by 6.5% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $348,000 after purchasing an additional 298 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 38.4% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $887,000 after buying an additional 3,479 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 18.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $386,000 after buying an additional 852 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Bank grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 15,596 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,083,000 after buying an additional 444 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
NextEra Energy Price Performance NextEra Energy stock opened at $81.74 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $86.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $89.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The company has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms have recently weighed in on NEE. Mizuho set a $95.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $108.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Academy Capital Management acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 7,016 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $616,000. NextEra Energy accounts for about 0.1% of Academy Capital Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding.
Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in NextEra Energy by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 28,282 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,028,000 after acquiring an additional 1,840 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in NextEra Energy by 6.5% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $348,000 after buying an additional 298 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in NextEra Energy by 38.4% in the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $887,000 after buying an additional 3,479 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 18.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $386,000 after buying an additional 852 shares during the last quarter. Finally, United Bank grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 15,596 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,083,000 after buying an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Price Performance Shares of NYSE:NEE opened at $81.74 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $86.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.70. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $69.24 and a 52 week high of $98.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a $0.6232 dividend. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.96%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Bank of America cut their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 13th. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 price objective on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NextEra Energy currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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The new online resource center includes the new FPL Saving Steps program, which offers eligible customers a one-time $200 bill credit, along with bill assistance, energy-saving programs and local community resources.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is launching a new online Assistance Center, designed to make it easier for customers to find programs that can help them save energy, manage their monthly bills and find additional support. This new resource features FPL Saving Steps, a new program that helps income-qualified customers reduce everyday energy use. Eligible participants who complete the program can receive a one-time $200 bill credit toward a future bill.
As Florida's summer heat drives higher energy use, FPL is focused on helping customers now while connecting them with tools that can support long-term savings. The new center brings together FPL programs, federal assistance options, energy-saving education and local nonprofit support so customers can more easily find the help that fits their needs.
"Customers are looking for clear, practical ways to manage their bills, and the Assistance Center is designed to make that support easier to find, whether a customer needs help today, wants to lower their future bill or is looking for additional resources to help pay other expenses including medical bills, rent or mortgage assistance," said Dawn Nichols, vice president of customer service at FPL. "We also want to encourage customers who may not qualify for government assistance to visit this resource and check if they qualify for our new bill credit program, Saving Steps."
What is FPL Saving Steps?
FPL Saving Steps is a new program available through the Assistance Center that teaches practical ways to reduce everyday energy use and better manage monthly expenses. Eligible participants can earn a one-time $200 bill credit toward a future FPL bill.
Saving Steps gives customers another way to take action on their energy use, complementing FPL's existing programs and tools that help customers understand consumption, improve efficiency and manage energy costs.
What bill payment support and short-term relief does FPL offer to customers?
For customers facing temporary financial hardship or who need more time to pay, the Assistance Center highlights programs that can provide immediate support and flexibility.
FPL's Payment Extension provides eligible customers with extra time to pay their bill when they need short-term flexibility. Federal assistance such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help income-qualified customers with home energy costs. FPL's Care To Share provides emergency bill-payment assistance or support for qualified electrical repairs for individuals and families experiencing temporary financial hardship. FPL's Bill Extender offers an extended due date for eligible customers who would benefit from more time between when their bill is issued and when payment is due. FPL Budget Billing helps customers manage monthly expenses by smoothing seasonal bill fluctuations into a more predictable monthly bill amount. What other FPL programs can help customers save and lower their bills?
FPL offers programs and tools that can help customers use energy more efficiently, understand their household energy use and manage monthly expenses over time.
FPL On Call gives customers bill credits of over $90 a year to briefly pause certain appliances during periods of peak energy demand. The free Energy Manager tool provides personalized insights and recommendations tailored to a customer's home to help them better understand and manage energy use. Through the FPL Community Energy Saver program, qualifying households can access energy-efficient home upgrades that can help lower energy use. What community resources can customers find through the Assistance Center?
The Assistance Center also connects customers to support beyond their electric bill through a searchable directory of local nonprofits, community organizations and partners. Customers can use the directory to find help with needs such as rent or mortgage assistance, food, transportation and other essential services.
Powered by Findhelp, a social-service referral platform, the directory makes it easier for customers to search for programs available in their area.
"Just as Florida Power & Light provides the essential physical infrastructure to keep the lights on across the state, collectively, we're building critical social care infrastructure," says Erine Gray, Founder & CEO of Findhelp. "We are proud that Findhelp is powering the directory within the new FPL Assistance Center. By connecting individuals to local nonprofits for food, rent, and transportation assistance, we ensure people receive meaningful relief when they need it."
To explore available resources, customers can visit FPL.com/Assistance.
About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is America's largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts, or approximately 12 million people across Florida. With a diverse generation mix that includes natural gas, nuclear, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel-efficient and cost-effective power generation fleets in the United States and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award eight times in the past 11 years while keeping typical residential customer bills well below the national average. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the nation's largest energy infrastructure investor and builder. For more information, visit www.FPL.com.
Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 31,854.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,669 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,645 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $673,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the period. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy in the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC boosted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares during the period. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 104.9% in the first quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 336 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 172 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Trading Up 0.5% Shares of NEE stock opened at $84.10 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $87.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $89.87. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $69.24 and a 1-year high of $98.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $175.41 billion, a PE ratio of 18.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.96%.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several analysts recently commented on NEE shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on NextEra Energy from $99.00 to $101.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, HSBC upped their price target on NextEra Energy from $103.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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The energy sector is usually a great place to find high-yielding dividend stocks with wide moats. However, many of those companies are heavily exposed to volatile gas and oil prices. Those prices have become even more volatile after the outbreak of the Iran war.
However, there are still plenty of stable, high-yielding energy stocks with limited exposure to gas and oil. Let's take a look at two of those stocks -- Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -2.15%) and NextEra Energy (NEE -1.22%) -- and see why they're still reliable dividend plays.
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Brookfield Renewable Brookfield Renewable is well-insulated from volatile oil prices because it builds hydroelectric dams, wind farms, solar power plants, and other green energy projects. It has a presence in 25 countries, an operational capacity of 47.3 GW, and a pipeline of more than 200 GW of renewable energy projects (including 85 GW in advanced-stage projects).
It already holds long-term renewable power agreements with hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet's Google, as well as large utilities and industrial clients. Most of its recent growth has been driven by the rapid expansion of the cloud infrastructure and AI markets, as well as new decarbonization and green manufacturing initiatives.
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About 90% of Brookfield Renewable's revenue is locked into long-term fixed-price or inflation-linked contracts, with a weighted-average duration of 12 years. That stickiness ensures that it can generate stable growth through market downturns.
From 2020 to 2025, its funds from operations (FFO) per share -- which reflects its true cash yield by excluding its depreciation -- rose from $1.30 to $2.01. That growth easily covered its annual dividends, which rose from $1.16 to $1.49 per share during that same period. It pays a forward yield of 4.8%, and it aims to increase its payout by 5%-9% annually.
From 2025 to 2028, analysts expect its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to grow at 7% CAGR. With an enterprise value of $52 billion, it's still a bargain at 13 times this year's adjusted EBITDA.
NextEra Energy NextEra Energy is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy. It owns Florida Power & Light (FPL), the largest regulated electricity utility in the U.S., and NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), a market leader in wind, solar, and battery storage solutions.
FPL serves over 12 million residents across Florida, and its cash flow is stable and predictable because the Florida Public Service Commission approves its rates. NEER, which is growing faster, sells its green energy through long-term, fixed-price power purchase agreements. That balanced business model insulates it from volatile oil and gas prices.
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Just like Brookfield Renewable, NextEra is profiting from the rapid growth of the power-hungry cloud, AI, and manufacturing markets. It has 72 GW of total operational capacity (split between FPL and NEER), and a renewables and battery storage development backlog of over 35 GW. Its top customers include Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
From 2020 to 2025, NextEra's adjusted EPS grew from $2.31 to $3.71. Those profits easily covered its annual dividends, which rose from $1.40 to $2.27 per share during the same period. It's raised its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years and aims to increase its payout by approximately 10% per year. It pays a forward yield of nearly 3%.
Analysts expect NextEra's EPS to grow at a 13% CAGR from 2025 to 2028. That growth should be fueled by its upcoming merger with Dominion Energy (D -1.43%) (expected to close in 2027) as well as the cloud and AI boom. Its stock still looks reasonably valued at 21 times this year's earnings, and it could have plenty of upside potential.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. decreased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 33.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 20,941 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 10,518 shares during the quarter. ABN AMRO Bank N.V.’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $1,834,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Indivisible Partners purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at $1,355,000. Czech National Bank grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 4.7% during the second quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 593,568 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $52,097,000 after purchasing an additional 26,378 shares during the last quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 13.9% during the second quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 711,009 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $62,405,000 after purchasing an additional 86,585 shares during the last quarter. Swedbank AB increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 13.4% during the fourth quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,016,630 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $81,615,000 after purchasing an additional 120,389 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MGO One Seven LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.1% during the fourth quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 137,251 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $11,018,000 after purchasing an additional 14,828 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 target price on NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. HSBC boosted their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $103.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
Read Our Latest Research Report on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Trading Up 0.2% NextEra Energy stock opened at $84.24 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $87.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $89.83. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock has a market cap of $175.71 billion, a PE ratio of 18.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $69.24 and a 52 week high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.05 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Key Takeaways NextEra Energy gained 12.6% in a year, outpacing its industry and the broader utilities sector.NextEra Energy plans to add 76.6-107.6 GW of renewable capacity from 2026 through 2032.NextEra Energy trades at 19.85X forward earnings versus the industry average of 15.23X. Shares of NextEra Energy (NEE - Free Report) have gained 12.6% in the past year compared with the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry’s rise of 11.3%. The company has also outperformed the Zacks Utilities sector’s return of 7.1% in the same time frame.
NextEra Energy has seen its share price rise on the back of strong operational performance and a steadily expanding customer base. This continues to drive demand for its services. At the same time, declining interest rates are likely to reduce capital costs, further improving the outlook for this capital-intensive utility.
Rising electricity demand from data centers, AI applications and ongoing electrification, coupled with rising corporate demand for clean energy, creates a strong long-term growth opportunity for the company.
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Another company, Duke Energy Corporation (DUK - Free Report) , has a strong capacity to generate clean electricity. In the past year, shares of Duke Energy have gained 13.7%. The company is making consistent investments to boost its clean energy capacity.
Should you consider adding NEE to your portfolio only based on positive price movements? Let’s delve deeper and find out the factors that can help investors decide whether it is a good entry point to add NEE stock to their portfolio.
What Is Driving NextEra Energy’s Steady Stock Performance?Florida’s strengthening economy is creating additional growth opportunities for NextEra Energy by driving electricity demand. The company is well positioned to serve rising clean-energy needs through continued infrastructure upgrades and system expansion. Moreover, subsidiary Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”) offers residential electricity rates well below the national average, strengthening its competitive position and supporting continued customer growth. In second-quarter 2026, FPL served more than 90,000 customers compared with the prior-year quarter.
NextEra Energy’s Energy Resources segment continues to expand its renewable energy footprint through sustained clean-energy investments. The company plans to add nearly 76.6-107.6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable generation capacity from 2026 through 2032, while its development backlog of more than 33 GW provides solid visibility into its long-term growth pipeline.
NextEra Energy is leveraging acquisitions and asset rotation to diversify the energy platform beyond its core regulated utility and renewable businesses. In 2026, the company completed the Symmetry acquisition, strengthening its natural gas capabilities for commercial and industrial customers, and acquired Caliber, adding non-operating shale energy interests.
NextEra Energy also completed the buyout of the remaining minority stake in the Duane Arnold nuclear plant and is targeting a restart by the first quarter of 2029. These transactions enhance NextEra Energy’s upstream, midstream and nuclear capabilities as demand for reliable and flexible power supply increases. The proposed merger with Dominion Energy would further broaden its exposure to regulated utilities, renewables, transmission, natural gas and nuclear assets.
Nearly 89% of NextEra Energy’s customers are residential, with commercial and industrial customers comprising the remainder. The company’s scale, technological capabilities and operating efficiency support consistent returns. Moreover, NEE’s extensive service territory and growing renewable energy portfolio strengthen its market position and provide a sustainable competitive advantage.
NextEra Energy’s Earnings Estimates Moving UpThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEE’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 8.09% and 8.73%, respectively.
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The same for DUK’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 6.5% and 6.49%, respectively.
NEE Stock Returns Better Than Its IndustryReturn on equity (“ROE”) is a financial ratio that measures how well a company uses its shareholders’ equity to generate profits. The current ROE of the company indicates that it is using shareholders’ funds more efficiently than peers.
NextEra Energy’s trailing 12-month ROE is 12.28%, ahead of the industry average of 11.4%.
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Another utility, Dominion Energy (D - Free Report) , is also making consistent capital investments to expand its clean energy generation assets. Dominion’s ROE is currently pegged at 9.62%, lower than its industry average.
NextEra Energy’s Shares Trading at a PremiumThe company is currently valued at a premium compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E basis. NextEra Energy is currently trading at 19.85X compared with the industry average of 15.23X.
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Dominion Energy is trading at a P/EF12M of 17.95X, also a premium to the industry it belongs to.
NEE’s Net MarginNet margin measures the percentage of revenue retained as profit after deducting all expenses, taxes and interest. NEE’s net margin is currently pegged at 28.44% compared with the industry’s 15.81%.
Rounding UpNextEra Energy continues to post steady performance, supported by rising clean energy demand across its markets. The company is steadily expanding its clean energy portfolio to address this demand, while Florida’s robust economic growth is creating additional opportunities for long-term utility expansion.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is poised to benefit from solid residential customer demand. Improving earnings estimates and a return on equity above the industry average further support the company’s investment appeal.
NextEra Energy is trading at a premium valuation, so it will be wiser for new investors to wait for a more attractive entry point before adding the stock for potential long-term returns.
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Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 76,691 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $6,731,000. NextEra Energy comprises approximately 1.5% of Bard Associates Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $2,816,327,000. Employees Provident Fund Board purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter worth about $240,840,000. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 16.7% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 12,461,783 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,012,129,000 after buying an additional 1,780,881 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $136,255,000. Finally, Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec grew its position in NextEra Energy by 64.4% during the 4th quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec now owns 3,715,931 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $298,315,000 after acquiring an additional 1,456,185 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
NextEra Energy Stock Down 2.1% Shares of NYSE:NEE opened at $81.74 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $86.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $89.70. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $69.24 and a 52-week high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have weighed in on NEE. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 736,854 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $64,674,000.
A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in NEE. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in NextEra Energy by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 47,272,019 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $3,781,790,000 after acquiring an additional 966,152 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter valued at about $2,816,327,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 6.6% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 18,365,788 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,474,407,000 after purchasing an additional 1,136,074 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 17,281,357 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,387,347,000 after purchasing an additional 485,854 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 17,220,630 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,382,473,000 after buying an additional 253,273 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets NEE has been the topic of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 22nd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.33.
View Our Latest Research Report on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Price Performance NextEra Energy stock opened at $81.74 on Friday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12-month low of $69.24 and a 12-month high of $98.75. The stock has a market cap of $170.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.37, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $86.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $89.70. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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71 West Capital Partners increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 59.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,288 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,104 shares during the quarter. 71 West Capital Partners’ holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $1,430,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Walker Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in NextEra Energy by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 5,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $465,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the period. PUREfi Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the first quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC now owns 12,594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,170,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the period. Garrison Point Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC now owns 28,267 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,269,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the period. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.8% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 978 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $94,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 23.2% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades NEE has been the topic of several analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday. Bank of America decreased their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 13th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.33.
Get Our Latest Research Report on NEE NextEra Energy Trading Up 0.5% Shares of NYSE:NEE opened at $84.10 on Tuesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $175.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $87.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $89.87.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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111 Capital acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 22,484 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,973,000.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Indivisible Partners acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter valued at $1,355,000. Czech National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 4.7% during the 2nd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 593,568 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $52,097,000 after buying an additional 26,378 shares during the last quarter. Swedbank AB lifted its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 13.4% during the 4th quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,016,630 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $81,615,000 after buying an additional 120,389 shares during the last quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in NextEra Energy by 13.9% in the second quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 711,009 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $62,405,000 after buying an additional 86,585 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MGO One Seven LLC increased its holdings in NextEra Energy by 12.1% in the fourth quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 137,251 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $11,018,000 after buying an additional 14,828 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets NEE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Barclays set a $91.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.33.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Price Performance NYSE:NEE opened at $84.10 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $87.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $89.87. The stock has a market cap of $175.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.90, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.05 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC lessened its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 28.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 161,033 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 64,934 shares during the period. NextEra Energy accounts for approximately 0.8% of Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest position. Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $14,134,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 692.3% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in NextEra Energy during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
NextEra Energy Stock Up 0.1% NEE stock opened at $83.71 on Monday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $69.24 and a one year high of $98.75. The firm has a market cap of $174.60 billion, a PE ratio of 18.81, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.67. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $87.22 and its 200-day moving average price is $89.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 55.96%.
Analyst Ratings Changes NEE has been the subject of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 target price on NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Erste Group Bank lowered NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.33.
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About NextEra Energy (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Aberdeen Group plc lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 13.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,849,554 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 331,619 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned approximately 0.14% of NextEra Energy worth $250,105,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NEE. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the first quarter worth about $30,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 104.9% during the first quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 336 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts recently weighed in on NEE shares. HSBC boosted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $103.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. DA Davidson lifted their target price on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Morgan Stanley set a $114.00 target price on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.33.
View Our Latest Analysis on NEE NextEra Energy Stock Down 1.6% Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $83.71 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $174.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The business has a 50-day moving average of $87.22 and a two-hundred day moving average of $89.88. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA raised its holdings in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 11.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 938,801 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 93,578 shares during the period. NextEra Energy accounts for about 0.9% of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $82,399,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in NextEra Energy during the fourth quarter worth about $2,816,327,000. Employees Provident Fund Board bought a new position in NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $240,840,000. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 47.3% during the 4th quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 9,254,022 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $742,913,000 after purchasing an additional 2,972,924 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 216,033,697 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $17,343,185,000 after purchasing an additional 2,234,176 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amundi raised its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 16.7% during the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 12,461,783 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,012,129,000 after purchasing an additional 1,780,881 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.3% Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $85.98 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $87.26 and a 200-day moving average of $89.94. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $69.24 and a 52-week high of $98.75. The stock has a market cap of $179.33 billion, a PE ratio of 19.32, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year. NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 55.96%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages have commented on NEE. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $112.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $107.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, DA Davidson lifted their price target on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.43.
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NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Baker Avenue Asset Management LP increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 40.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 145,423 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,958 shares during the quarter. Baker Avenue Asset Management LP’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $12,764,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,816,327,000. Employees Provident Fund Board bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $240,840,000. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA grew its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 47.3% in the fourth quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 9,254,022 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $742,913,000 after purchasing an additional 2,972,924 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 216,033,697 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $17,343,185,000 after buying an additional 2,234,176 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 16.7% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 12,461,783 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,012,129,000 after acquiring an additional 1,780,881 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets NEE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Erste Group Bank lowered NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $99.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 target price on NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $112.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.43.
View Our Latest Research Report on NEE NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.3% NYSE NEE opened at $85.98 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $87.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $89.94. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $69.24 and a 52 week high of $98.75. The company has a market cap of $179.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.32, a P/E/G ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.05 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT lowered its holdings in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 49.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 48,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 47,000 shares during the period. CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $4,213,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Walker Asset Management LLC raised its stake in NextEra Energy by 2.2% during the first quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 5,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $465,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. PUREfi Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC now owns 12,594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,170,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC increased its position in NextEra Energy by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC now owns 28,267 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,269,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 12.8% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 978 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $94,000 after buying an additional 111 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 23.2% in the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently issued reports on NEE. DA Davidson increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Scotiabank lifted their target price on NextEra Energy from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $102.00 target price on NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.36.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on NextEra Energy NextEra Energy Stock Up 0.1% Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $86.29 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $179.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.39, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $69.24 and a 1-year high of $98.75. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $87.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $89.96.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. NextEra Energy’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be given a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Erste Asset Management GmbH lowered its stake in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 69.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 155,737 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 354,465 shares during the quarter. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $13,989,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC boosted its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $116.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of NextEra Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, NextEra Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.36.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on NEE NextEra Energy Stock Performance Shares of NEE stock opened at $86.29 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $87.25 and its 200 day moving average is $89.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.39, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $69.24 and a 12 month high of $98.75. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.05 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is presently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Florida Trust Wealth Management Co boosted its holdings in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 5.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 276,800 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,178 shares during the period. Florida Trust Wealth Management Co’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $24,295,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy by 24.0% during the 2nd quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 26,858 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,360,000 after buying an additional 5,191 shares in the last quarter. Parkwoods Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 38.5% during the 2nd quarter. Parkwoods Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,100 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $448,000 after buying an additional 1,417 shares during the last quarter. Nixon Peabody Trust Co. grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Nixon Peabody Trust Co. now owns 113,754 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $9,984,000 after acquiring an additional 1,043 shares in the last quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 4.6% in the second quarter. Krilogy Financial LLC now owns 24,664 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,165,000 after acquiring an additional 1,087 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pittenger & Anderson Inc. increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 45.2% in the second quarter. Pittenger & Anderson Inc. now owns 32,995 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,896,000 after acquiring an additional 10,270 shares during the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
NextEra Energy Stock Up 0.1% Shares of NEE stock opened at $86.27 on Tuesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $69.24 and a 52-week high of $98.75. The stock has a market cap of $179.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.39, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $87.21 and its 200-day moving average is $89.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year. NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades NEE has been the topic of several analyst reports. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank downgraded NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $116.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Scotiabank upped their price objective on NextEra Energy from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $99.36.
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NextEra Energy Company Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) to NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Dominion will receive 0.8138 shares of NextEra for each share of Dominion that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at 833-538-3612, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-d/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Bayshore Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 6,694 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $588,000. NextEra Energy accounts for 0.2% of Bayshore Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 12th largest position.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of NEE. Walker Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in NextEra Energy by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 5,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $465,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the period. PUREfi Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the first quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC now owns 12,594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,170,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. Garrison Point Advisors LLC increased its stake in NextEra Energy by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Garrison Point Advisors LLC now owns 28,267 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,269,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.8% during the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 978 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $94,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 23.2% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NEE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $116.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $99.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $108.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.36.
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NextEra Energy Price Performance NEE opened at $86.18 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $87.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $89.95. The firm has a market cap of $179.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.37, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.67. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $69.24 and a 1 year high of $98.75.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The business’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 earnings per share for the current year.
NextEra Energy Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.96%.
NextEra Energy Profile (Free Report)
NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.
NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.
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Artificial intelligence workloads are pulling forward a decade of electricity demand growth, and nuclear power is emerging as the always-on backbone hyperscalers actually want to buy. The Department of Energy projects data centers will account for up to 12% of U.S. electrical demand by 2028, and Constellation’s own CEO has told investors that "projected spending levels for 2026 are nearly 75% higher than last year and continue to be revised upward" from hyperscaler customers. That is the setup heading into August.
Here are three US-listed operators with the reactor fleets, gas backup, and signed hyperscaler contracts to monetize that surge. Each pick is thesis-driven, not a trade instruction. Read them as research candidates for anyone building a nuclear-plus-AI power basket.
Constellation Energy (CEG): The Purest Nuclear-AI Play
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG | CEG Price Prediction) runs the largest US nuclear fleet and is the clearest listed vehicle for pricing hyperscaler power appetite. Shares closed at $282.50 on August 14, giving the stock a market cap of roughly $98.7 billion and a forward P/E near 23. The stock has climbed 9.45% over the past month, even as it sits -19.8% year to date after a huge 2025 run.
The bull case tightened on the Q2 report. Constellation posted adjusted EPS of $2.55 versus a $2.33 estimate and raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $11.50 to $12.50. The nuclear fleet delivered 44,160 GWh at a 93% capacity factor in Q2. More important for the AI thesis: management signed 920 MW of long-term nuclear PPAs (15 to 20 years) with investment-grade customers beginning 2029 to 2032, and the Crane Clean Energy Center restart is targeting 2027. Wall Street is aligned, with 20 buy or strong buy ratings against 3 holds and an average target of $349.96.
Risk to watch: The Q2 refueling schedule ran 86 outage days versus 41 the prior year, dropping operating income -39% YoY. Illinois’ ZEC program also ends May 2027, and PJM’s capacity market framework is still being finalized.
Vistra (VST): The NVIDIA-Backed Diversified Operator
Vistra (NYSE:VST) closed at $148.13 on August 14, up 5.36% over the past week after the Q2 report and Helix announcement. Forward P/E sits at just 16, and analyst sentiment is unusually one-sided with 19 buy or strong buy ratings and zero holds. The average price target is $221.74.
The headline catalyst is the Helix Digital Infrastructure JV with NVIDIA, KKR, and Kuwait Investment Authority, which designates Vistra as preferred power provider with an initial commitment of up to $1.0 billion. CEO Jim Burke framed the structure as a "rack-to-grid, one-stop-shop solution" for data center customers. Add Meta PPAs signed at the Comanche Peak twin-unit nuclear plant, FERC approval for the pending 5,500 MW Cogentrix gas acquisition, and Q2 Ongoing Ops Adjusted EBITDA of $1.77 billion (+30%+ YoY), and you get a nuclear-plus-gas fleet that hit 97%+ commercial availability during extreme heat. The company is hedged ~100% for 2026 and ~94% for 2027, locking in economics while the AI load ramp arrives.
Risk to watch: Q2 GAAP net income fell -6.73% YoY, hit by $472 million in unrealized MTM hedge losses. That volatility can distort headline earnings even when cash economics improve, and ERCOT forward curves are running meaningfully lower for 2027.
NextEra Energy (NEE): The Diversified Compounder With a Nuclear Restart
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is the largest name in the group at $179.4 billion market cap, and the only one delivering a real dividend yield alongside the AI story. Shares closed at $86.19 on August 14, up 8.86% year to date and 22.75% over the past year. The dividend yield is 2.77% with committed growth of ~10% annually through 2026, then 6% through 2028.
Q2 delivered adjusted EPS of $1.15 versus $1.10 estimate, the fifth straight beat. The AI pipeline is enormous: FPL has ~21 GW of large-load interest, with 12 GW in advanced discussions. CEO John Ketchum told investors that "every gigawatt of large load under FPL’s approved tariff [is] equivalent to roughly $2 billion of capex". The Duane Arnold nuclear restart is on track for no later than Q1 2029, and the proposed Dominion Energy merger is targeted to close in H2 2027. Management is guiding to 8%+ adjusted EPS CAGR through 2032, then 9%+ through 2035 assuming the Dominion combination closes.
Risk to watch: The Dominion merger has to clear Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, FERC, and NRC. Q2 revenue of $7.53 billion missed the $8.15 billion consensus, a reminder that top-line lumpiness happens even when adjusted EPS beats.
The Setup Into September
Each name plays the same theme differently. Constellation is the pure-fleet nuclear operator with hyperscaler PPAs already inked. Vistra pairs baseload nuclear with the fastest-growing gas platform and now has NVIDIA on its cap table via Helix. NextEra brings the biggest customer pipeline, a regulated Florida engine, and an active nuclear restart. Watch PJM’s capacity framework, the ERCOT queue thinning under Governor Abbott, and NextEra’s promised year-end large-load contract announcement. Those three catalysts will tell you whether the August rally in the group has more room to run.
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NextEra Energy might have seen a small price rise YTD, but it has still performed better than the utilities sector, and there's upside ahead. Adjusted EPS for H1 2026 is tracking ahead of guidance, which indicates potential for overdelivering and decent upside to the stock. Its proposed merger with Dominion Energy could create the world's largest renewable utility and the US's second-largest nuclear producer, with accelerated EPS growth forecast.
