NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Treasurer Sells $646,423.47 in Stock

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Treasurer James Michael May sold 7,161 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.27, for a total value of $646,423.47. Following the transaction, the treasurer owned 26,719 shares in the company, valued at $2,411,924.13. The trade was a 21.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

NextEra Energy Stock Performance

NYSE:NEE opened at $91.64 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.72 and a twelve month high of $95.91. The company has a fifty day moving average of $88.18 and a 200-day moving average of $82.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $190.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.85 and a beta of 0.76.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The utilities provider reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $6.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.07 billion. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 24.93% and a return on equity of 12.18%. NextEra Energy’s revenue was up 20.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.53 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 3.68 EPS for the current year.

NextEra Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This is a boost from NextEra Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.57. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 75.68%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NextEra Energy

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Goodman Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Tripletail Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its position in NextEra Energy by 692.3% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 309 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the period. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC increased its holdings in NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 226 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about NextEra Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NextEra told investors it expects to add 15–30 GW of power capacity for U.S. data centers by 2035 — a large, multi‑year growth opportunity for NextEra Energy Resources that supports revenue and project backlog expansion. NextEra Anticipates Adding up to 30 GW for Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $104 (from $91) and kept a Buy rating, citing strength in the NEER segment and rising large-customer (data center) demand — a near‑term analyst endorsement that can support buying interest. UBS Raises NextEra Target
• Positive Sentiment: NextEra recently increased its quarterly dividend (to $0.6232), raising yield and income appeal for dividend investors — supportive for longer‑term demand from income‑focused holders. MarketBeat NEE Profile & Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage remains broadly constructive (consensus “Moderate Buy” and several Buy/Overweight ratings); that steadies expectations but doesn’t create an immediate catalyst. Analyst Consensus
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s updated pages and data listings are available (useful for reference) but are not a clear near‑term price driver. Barron’s Stock Grader
• Negative Sentiment: NextEra announced its chief risk officer will resign (effective March 20), leaving a near‑term leadership gap in risk oversight during a period of major project execution — a governance/operational risk that can concern investors. CRO Resigns
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: NextEra’s treasurer disclosed a ~7,161‑share sale (~$646k) at ~\$90.27 recently. Clustered insider reductions (multiple filings) can amplify short‑term negative sentiment and increase supply pressure. Treasurer Sale Filing

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Mizuho set a $90.00 price target on NextEra Energy and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $97.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. HSBC boosted their price objective on NextEra Energy from $96.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Erste Group Bank raised NextEra Energy from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $94.16.

About NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.

NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.