NEE NextEra Energy, Inc.
Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
85.74
+1.23%
About the company
NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, stores, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. It operates through Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NEER segments. The company generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy assets. It also invests in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution facilities; owns, develops, constructs, manages, and operates generation facilities, including renewables, nuclear and natural gas, and battery storage facilities in the wholesale energy market in the United States and Canada, as well as electric and gas transmission assets, and natural gas pipelines; provides full energy and capacity requirement services; markets and trades in energy-related commodities; and participates in the production of natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil. As of December 31, 2025, the company had approximately 35,963 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 93,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 932 substations. It serves approximately 12 million people through approximately 6 million customer accounts on the east and lower west coasts of Florida. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. NextEra Energy, Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
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Dividend deep dive
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric sector. The company has a current dividend yield of 2.8%. This yield falls within its 5-year historical range, which has seen a high of 3.07% and a low of 1.93%, with an average of 2.54%. According to Yield Theory, the current yield of 2.8% indicates a fair valuation. NextEra Energy has a dividend rating score of 6.0.
Dividend history
NextEra Energy, Inc. boasts a significant track record of dividend growth, qualifying as a 'Champion' with a dividend increase streak spanning 29 consecutive years. The company's dividend growth has been robust, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.08% and a 5-year CAGR of 10.13%. Annual dividends per share have progressed from $0.725 in 2014 to $1.872 in 2023, with projected dividends of $2.06 for 2024 and $2.268 for 2025. This consistent growth highlights the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Dividend safety
The dividend safety status for NextEra Energy is currently marked as 'watch'. The company's payout ratio stands at 63.2% based on a dividend of $2.49 and earnings per share of $3.94, suggesting the dividend is covered by earnings.
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