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NextEra Energy, Inc.

Utilities · Regulated Electric

$83.71

Up+$1.57 (+1.91%)

Updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:28 PM

SID Score

6.6/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

42/100

Neutral

Market cap
169.14B
P/E ratio
25.69
Dividend yield
2.71%
52-week range
$74.41 – $98.75
Volume
23.51M
Avg. volume
10.08M

Price performance · NEE

NEE price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

NEE closed at $83.71 after 21 trading sessions, up 8.95% for the selected period.

Last close
$83.71
Period change
+8.95%
Period low
$76.28
Period high
$83.71
Daily close
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NEE OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$83.23$84.40$82.922$83.7123.51M
Oct 29, 2026$81.85$82.84$81.775$82.1410.27M
Oct 28, 2026$82.30$82.4008$80.87$81.029.08M
Oct 27, 2026$82.08$82.45$81.745$82.426.84M
Oct 26, 2026$81.96$82.805$81.91$82.048.95M
Oct 23, 2026$81.80$82.475$81.33$82.1011.74M
Oct 22, 2026$78.835$82.19$78.64$81.9017.55M
Oct 21, 2026$79.845$79.85$77.93$78.2814.69M
Oct 20, 2026$78.75$79.30$78.35$78.8613.8M
Oct 19, 2026$79.405$79.48$77.95$78.1710.61M
Oct 16, 2026$79.595$80.265$78.8606$79.8012.71M
Oct 15, 2026$79.50$79.55$78.28$78.9613.28M
Oct 14, 2026$78.415$78.80$77.53$78.3711.06M
Oct 13, 2026$79.10$79.25$77.33$78.229.49M
Oct 12, 2026$77.51$78.54$77.33$78.516.03M
Oct 9, 2026$76.93$77.575$76.87$77.386.62M
Oct 8, 2026$77.10$77.62$76.43$77.3711.78M
Oct 7, 2026$78.155$78.155$76.505$77.0610.61M
Oct 6, 2026$77.00$78.035$76.34$77.8813.12M
Oct 5, 2026$76.67$76.97$75.89$76.2813.02M
Oct 2, 2026$76.67$77.70$76.57$76.8318.19M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. The utility distributes power to over 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 36 gigawatts of generation. FP&L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with more than 37 GW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$89.80
Implied upside
—
Analysts
13
NEE recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Oct 23, 2026BarclaysEqual-Weight—
Oct 21, 2026BernsteinOutperform—
Oct 20, 2026BMO CapitalOutperform—
Oct 19, 2026BarclaysEqual-Weight—
Oct 14, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweight—
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News briefing

Generated Oct 31, 2026, 5:17 PM

Why Is NEE Up Today?

NextEra Energy gained 1.91% today as investors responded positively to the company's announcement of 16.5 gigawatts of signed federal power hub projects and its strategic approach to funding these expansions. The stock's modest rally reflects growing confidence in NEE's ability to capitalize on the energy transition and data center demand, though the broader utility sector remains under scrutiny as analysts weigh valuations across competitors.

    Bottom line: NextEra Energy's 1.91% gain reflects justified optimism about its 16.5 GW federal power hub wins and positioning in the high-growth data center power market. However, investors should monitor capital deployment efficiency, competitive intensity from better-capitalized rivals, and valuation multiples relative to peers as the company funds this expansion. The key risk remains execution on project delivery and maintaining returns amid rising financing costs.

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    NextEra Energy Stock Performance

    NextEra Energy, Inc. shares closed at $83.71, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 1.50% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, NEE has gained $9.64, demonstrating notable short-term momentum, though the stock remains down 3.28% over the three-month horizon. On a twelve-month basis, shares have appreciated 3.28%, underperforming the broader market. Technically, NEE trades above its 50-day moving average of $80.24, suggesting near-term support, but remains below its 200-day moving average of $87.84, indicating a longer-term downtrend. The 14-day RSI stands at 69.8, approaching overbought territory. The stock carries a beta of 0.733, according to Massive/Polygon data, consistent with the lower volatility typically associated with the utilities sector. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 10.08 million shares, reflecting steady institutional participation in this large-cap utility name with a market capitalization of $169.14 billion.

    NextEra Energy Valuation Analysis

    NextEra Energy currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.69, which positions it at a premium relative to the broader utilities sector, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 2.64, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate may not fully justify its elevated P/E multiple at current levels. The price-to-book ratio registers at 3.08, reflecting the market's valuation of NextEra's substantial renewable energy asset base and regulated utility operations. Per SEC filings, the company offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.79%, providing income-oriented investors with a steady distribution stream, though this yield trails some traditional utility peers. With a market capitalization of $169.14 billion, NextEra remains the largest utility company by market value in the United States. The valuation profile reflects investor willingness to pay a growth premium for NextEra's dominant position in wind and solar energy generation infrastructure.

    Smart Money Activity for NEE

    NextEra Energy's composite smart money score stands at 42 out of 100 with a neutral signal, according to SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust positioning among major fund managers and reflecting strong conviction from large asset allocators. In contrast, the insider score registers at just 5.2 out of 25, despite relatively active trading. Per SEC Form 4 filings, seven insider transactions have occurred over the past 90 days, comprising five purchases and two sales, showing a net buying bias among corporate officers and directors. The dark pool activity score of 8.5 out of 25 suggests moderate levels of off-exchange institutional block trading. Congressional trading activity scores a low 3.2 out of 25, indicating minimal disclosed legislative interest in the stock. The divergence between institutional enthusiasm and more subdued insider and dark pool signals creates a mixed overall smart money picture for NextEra, warranting close monitoring of subsequent 13F institutional filings for directional shifts.

    NextEra Energy Earnings Outlook

    NextEra Energy has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its recent earnings reports. In the most recently completed quarter, the company reported earnings per share of $1.24 against a consensus estimate of $1.19, delivering a positive surprise of $0.05, according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter similarly beat expectations, posting $1.15 per share versus an estimate of $1.08, a $0.07 positive surprise. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.08 for the upcoming reporting period and $1.18 for the following quarter. The sequential increase in forward estimates from $1.08 to $1.18 reflects anticipated seasonal strength and continued growth in NextEra's renewable energy portfolio. The consecutive earnings beats suggest management has maintained disciplined guidance practices. Investors and analysts will be monitoring whether NextEra can sustain this trajectory of outperformance as clean energy deployment scales.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for NEE

    Wall Street maintains a broadly constructive stance on NextEra Energy, with recent analyst activity reflecting steady confidence. Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on NEE, signaling continued bullish positioning from one of the most prominent sell-side institutions, per Wall Street analyst reports. BMO Capital similarly maintained its Outperform rating, while Bernstein reiterated an Outperform designation within its REIT coverage framework, highlighting NextEra's infrastructure-like characteristics. Barclays has issued two separate reiterations of its Equal-Weight rating within a short timeframe, maintaining a more measured view relative to peers. According to SID consensus data, three of the five most recent analyst actions carry bullish ratings of Outperform or Overweight, while two reflect a market-perform equivalent stance. Notably, none of the recent analyst actions involved downgrades, and no underperform ratings appear among the latest coverage updates. The absence of negative revisions following earnings suggests analysts remain comfortable with NextEra's fundamental trajectory and growth pipeline in renewables.