NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $0.6232 per share by the utilities provider on Tuesday, December 15th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 27th.
NextEra Energy has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 31 consecutive years. NextEra Energy has a payout ratio of 62.4% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect NextEra Energy to earn $4.38 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $2.49 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 56.8%.
NextEra Energy Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:NEE opened at $81.77 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. NextEra Energy has a 1-year low of $74.41 and a 1-year high of $98.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $170.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.64. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $80.63 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $86.20.
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The utilities provider reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 40.37% and a return on equity of 12.27%. The company had revenue of $8.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.47 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.13 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy will post 4.00 earnings per share for the current year.
Key NextEra Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings exceeded expectations. NextEra reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.24 per share, above the $1.20 consensus and up from $1.13 a year earlier. Strength at Florida Power & Light and growth at NextEra Energy Resources helped offset softer revenue. NextEra Energy Q3 Earnings Beat on FPL Strength, Revenues Miss
- Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its outlook and highlighted expansion opportunities. NextEra is targeting the high end of its 2026 earnings guidance, reported approximately 9.7% earnings growth, added 3.7 gigawatts of renewables to its backlog and cited a roughly $20 billion data-center pipeline. These factors reinforce the long-term growth case. NextEra Energy: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
- Positive Sentiment: The dividend was reaffirmed. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6232 per share, or $2.4928 annualized, representing an approximately 3% yield. Analysts continue to view the payout as well supported, which may appeal to income-focused investors. NextEra Energy Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an Outperform rating and a $108 price target, implying substantial upside from recent levels. NextEra Energy Stock Rating Reaffirmed as Outperform
- Neutral Sentiment: The Dominion Energy merger remains a major catalyst with execution risk. Although shareholders approved the transaction, regulatory review and potential demands—including Virginia’s proposed six-year rate freeze—could delay the deal or reduce its financial benefits. NextEra and Dominion Have a Deal—Now Comes the Hard Part
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations. Third-quarter revenue was $8.09 billion versus the $8.47 billion consensus, a shortfall that could limit enthusiasm despite the earnings beat. HSBC also reduced its price target to $103 from $114, signaling more measured near-term expectations. HSBC Adjusts Price Target on NextEra Energy
About NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy, Inc is an energy infrastructure company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. Through its businesses, the company generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity, with a focus on regulated utility operations and clean energy development.
Florida Power & Light Company, NextEra Energy’s principal regulated utility, serves customers across much of Florida. FPL operates electric generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and provides retail electricity service to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
NextEra Energy Resources develops, owns and operates renewable energy and energy storage projects, including wind and solar facilities.
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