Nextera Energy Inc

NextEra operates through two main segments: Florida Power & Light (FPL), a rate-regulated utility serving millions of customers, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops and operates renewable energy projects including wind and solar farms. The company is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy, selling power through long-term contracts. Revenue comes from regulated utility rates in Florida and wholesale power purchase agreements for renewable projects.

NextEra typically trades at premium valuations reflecting its clean energy positioning and consistent earnings growth. The regulated Florida utility provides stable cash flow while renewable energy development offers growth opportunities. Key risks include renewable energy tax credit policy changes, increased competition in power generation, regulatory challenges affecting utility rate recovery, and weather impacts on Florida operations. The company has delivered above-average earnings per share growth compared to traditional utilities.

In Florida's regulated utility market, Duke Energy and Southern Company operate in adjacent territories. For renewable energy development, competitors include Dominion Energy, AES Corporation, and pure-play renewable developers like First Solar and Clearway Energy. Independent power producers such as Vistra compete for power purchase agreements. Utilities nationwide increasingly compete with NextEra's renewable business as they build their own solar and wind capacity.

NextEra has grown its dividend annually since the 1990s, making it a Dividend Aristocrat in the utility sector. The company targets dividend growth at the upper end of the utility industry range, typically 10% annually, supported by earnings growth from both regulated and competitive operations. Management maintains a conservative payout ratio around 60% of earnings, allowing reinvestment in renewable projects and Florida utility infrastructure while sustaining above-average dividend increases.

NEE is currently trading at $91.62, up 1.54% in today's session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $61.72 and a high of $95.91. The current price represents 87% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

Among 31 analysts covering NEE, the consensus rating is Buy — 21 rate it a buy, 9 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $443.42, implying 384% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Nextera Energy Inc generated $27.63B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $6.89B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 24.9% is strong by most industry standards.

NEE trades at a P/E ratio of 27.34 on trailing earnings of $3.30 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Utilities sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +13.94% (3M), +20.79% (6M), +33.58% (1Y), +13.21% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether NEE is outperforming or lagging the broader market.