Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS purchased a new position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 6,339 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $589,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in NextEra Energy in the 1st quarter valued at $30,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 223.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 226 shares during the period. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 104.9% during the 1st quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 336 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 172 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.
Key NextEra Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles remain constructive on NextEra Energy’s long-term outlook, pointing to rising Florida electricity demand, renewable buildouts, and potential benefits from growing power needs tied to AI and data centers. NextEra Energy (NEE) And New York’s Data Center Pause Put Power Limits In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment remains generally favorable, with one note saying NextEra Energy has a margin advantage versus Constellation Energy thanks to a higher dividend yield, stronger net margin, lower beta, and better one-year price performance. NEE vs. CEG: Which Energy Stock Offers Stronger Growth Prospects?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts still see upside even after a price-target cut, since BMO Capital Markets reduced its target to $95 from $102 but kept an “outperform” rating. This suggests confidence in the stock’s medium-term earnings and dividend profile. Benzinga report on BMO Capital Markets target cut
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around NextEra Energy as a “buy” before earnings reflects a wait-and-see stance, with investors balancing growth opportunities against valuation concerns and gas-project costs. Should You Add NextEra Energy to Your Portfolio Before Q2 Earnings?
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple pieces frame NextEra Energy’s valuation as stretched, including one explicitly calling it a “valuation crossroads,” which may be weighing on the shares as investors question whether growth can keep pace with the current price. NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Faces A Valuation Crossroads
NextEra Energy Stock Down 0.3%
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The utilities provider reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.06. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.25% and a net margin of 29.36%.The company had revenue of $6.70 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.43 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.99 EPS. NextEra Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.02 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were given a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.36%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms have commented on NEE. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $107.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $111.00 to $117.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $99.32.
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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.
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