NYSE: NEE
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Electric
Market Cap
$180.90B
52w High
$98.75
52w Low
$67.20
P/E
22.15
Volume
19.30M
Outstanding Shares
2.09B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 21.21% over the last year. Revenue grew 11.55% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 30.56% to 29.2%. Free cash flow declined 46.36% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 29.2%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 11.55% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
NextEra Energy, Inc., operating through its diverse subsidiaries, is a prominent electric power provider in North America.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 4
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
24
Buy
11
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 22, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.07 · Revenue est $8.19B
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Dividends
$2.38/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 31yrStretchedNEE pays a dividend with a 2.74% dividend yield, 31 consecutive years of growth, growing at 10.11% annually, covered 0.7× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Annual Div / Share
$2.38
5yr CAGR
+10.11%
Doubles every ~7.2yr
Payout Ratio
58.83%
Stretched
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+10.05%
5yr CAGR
+10.11%
10yr CAGR
+11.24%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$4/mo
In 10 yrs
$6/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$27/yr $2/mo | $44/yr+62% $4/mo | $72/yr+162% $6/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.74% → 7.19% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
NEE has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 10.11% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only 0.69× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.