The Goldman Sachs Group Increases NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Price Target to $98.00

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) had its price target increased by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $94.00 to $98.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the utilities provider’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 11.52% from the stock’s previous close.

NEE has been the subject of several other reports. HSBC boosted their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $95.00 in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $104.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on NextEra Energy from $97.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. TD Cowen began coverage on NextEra Energy in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $98.00 target price on the stock. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $103.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Wednesday. 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 data from MarketBeat.com, NextEra Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $92.95.

NextEra Energy Price Performance

NEE stock opened at $87.88 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $183.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 0.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 0.60. NextEra Energy has a 52-week low of $61.72 and a 52-week high of $89.19. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $82.53 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $79.02.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The utilities provider reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.53 by $0.01. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.18% and a net margin of 24.93%.The business had revenue of $6.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.07 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.53 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 20.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that NextEra Energy will post 3.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at NextEra Energy

In other NextEra Energy news, EVP Ronald R. Reagan sold 10,826 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $920,210.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 15,643 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,329,655. This represents a 40.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Armando Pimentel, Jr. sold 145,140 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.91, for a total transaction of $12,178,697.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 162,693 shares in the company, valued at $13,651,569.63. This represents a 47.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Synergy Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 286.0% in the third quarter. Synergy Asset Management LLC now owns 22,028 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,594,000 after purchasing an additional 16,322 shares during the period. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 6.5% in the second quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 45,015 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $3,125,000 after buying an additional 2,767 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 61.8% during the 3rd quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 60,985 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $4,604,000 after buying an additional 23,288 shares during the period. Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $3,966,000. Finally, Dillon & Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in NextEra Energy by 8.4% in the 2nd quarter. Dillon & Associates Inc. now owns 68,246 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $4,709,000 after acquiring an additional 5,261 shares during the period. 78.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting NextEra Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI reaffirmed its Buy rating on NEE, supporting investor confidence in management’s growth plan and long‑term outlook. Evercore ISI Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on NextEra Energy (NEE)
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target for NEE to $93, signaling continued analyst support that can buoy the stock as investors chase growth names. BMO Capital Markets Increases NextEra Energy Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights a meaningful new revenue driver: NextEra is actively courting data‑center operators by combining nuclear, renewables and grid buildouts — a large‑load market that could boost long‑term contracted demand. NextEra Energy Courts Data Center Giants With Nuclear And Grid Buildout
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish writeups (The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha) spotlight NextEra’s combination of growth and yield (the “chowder” metric), reinforcing the narrative that the company can deliver durable cash returns to shareholders. NextEra Energy: Don’t Miss This Massive 13% Chowder Number
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage notes NEE is trading near 52‑week highs and at a premium multiple; some analysts argue the premium is justified by the growth runway, while others flag lower margin for error. NextEra Energy: Priced for Perfection, or Justified Premium?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage points to mixed analyst views overall — several firms remain bullish but opinions vary on timing and valuation, creating short‑term trading friction. Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Utilities Companies
• Negative Sentiment: Operationally, Q4 showed a small EPS beat but a notable revenue miss versus expectations — a near‑term top‑line concern that can cap upside until growth visibility improves. (Investors are focused on whether data‑center contracts and the development backlog translate quickly into booked revenue.)

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.