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NEE·NextEra Energy, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$89.50
Open
$89.13
Market Cap
184.66B
52W High
$98.75
Low
$87.53
P. Close
$87.64
P/E
22.57
52W Low
$63.88
Fwd P/E
19.96
Mean Target
$98.50
Technical Score (1D)
18
SELL
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
Barclays has nudged its price target for NextEra Energy (NEE) to $90 from $89, while reiterating an Equalweight rating. This modest increase suggests a slightly more optimistic view from the firm, though it maintains a neutral stance on the stock's near-term performance. This comes as NEE shares have experienced a 7.4% decline over the past three months, a trend that aligns with broader weakness seen across the energy sector. Industry peers, such as Vistra Corp., have also faced underperformance, partly due to specific operational issues. Despite these recent headwinds, the ongoing rise in clean power demand and NEE's own strategic initiatives are identified as potential catalysts for future price appreciation. Investors will be watching to see if these fundamental drivers can overcome the current sector-wide sentiment.
Earnings Summary
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a prominent North American energy provider specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with a significant focus on clean energy solutions including wind, solar, and battery storage. The company serves approximately 12 million customers, primarily in Florida, through its subsidiary Florida Power & Light, and also develops long-term contracted energy assets. In its recent quarterly performance, NextEra Energy has shown a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations for both Earnings Per Share (EPS) and revenue. For Q4 2025, the company reported an EPS of $0.54 against an estimate of $0.5272, and revenue of $6.5 billion against an estimate of $6.778 billion. This followed a strong Q3 2025 where EPS was $1.13, beating the estimate of $1.02155, and revenue was $7.966 billion. The preceding quarters of Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 also saw actual EPS of $0.99 and $1.05, surpassing their respective estimates of $0.9784 and $1.00953, with revenues of $6.247 billion and $6.7 billion respectively. The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in the last four reported quarters, demonstrating a reliable performance against analyst projections. Revenue has also shown an upward trend, particularly in the latter half of the reported period, suggesting growing operational scale. Recent news indicates significant strategic developments, including speculation of a potential all-stock acquisition of Dominion Energy, which could create the largest regulated electric utility in the U.S., driven by demand from AI and data centers. Institutional interest remains strong, with RiverFront Investment Group significantly increasing its stake. Morgan Stanley has also raised its price target, reflecting a positive analyst outlook. Investors will be closely monitoring the progress and implications of the potential Dominion Energy merger, the integration process, and the company's ability to meet the escalating power demands from AI infrastructure.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.44$0.63$0.83$1.02$1.22Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.08 - -
Q1'26$0.94$1.09+15.5%
Q4'25$0.53$0.54+2.4%
Q3'25$1.02$1.13+10.6%
Q2'25$1.01$1.05+4.0%
Q1'25$0.98$0.99+1.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$6.0B$6.6B$7.2B$7.8B$8.4BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$8.1B - -
Q1'26$7.3B$6.7B-7.9%
Q4'25$6.8B$6.5B-4.1%
Q3'25 - $8.0B -
Q2'25 - $6.7B -
Q1'25 - $6.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

NEE Stock Snapshot

NEE is currently trading at $87.70, giving NextEra Energy, Inc. a market cap of 184.66B and a P/E ratio of 22.6. Today's range spans $87.53–$89.50, with shares opening at $89.13 and moving up $0.06 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 18/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 57/100.

Over the past year NEE has traded between $63.88 and $98.75 - the current price is +37.3% off the 52-week low and -11.2% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $98.50 (range $55.00–$112.00), implying upside of +12.3%.

The options market is expressing concern about NEE - elevated put activity in large-cap Utilities names with SELL signals (18/100) is common when the technical and sentiment inputs (neutral, 57/100) both deteriorate. Price: $87.70 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 22.6) At 184.66B in capitalization, that hedging activity from institutional holders can become a feedback loop that amplifies the initial selling pressure. Range: $63.88–$98.75.

Analyst coverage for NEE becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 184.66B in Utilities market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 18/100 technical reading and neutral sentiment (57/100) at $87.70 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $63.88–$98.75 range establishes where that repricing lands.