NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in NextEra Energy stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/14/2026.

NextEra Energy Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $75.56 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $157.62 billion, a PE ratio of 16.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.65. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $83.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $87.98. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.12 and a 52-week high of $98.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 32.40% and a return on equity of 12.28%. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year.

NextEra Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th were issued a $0.6232 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 55.96%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on NEE shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded NextEra Energy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 19th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $94.00 price target on NextEra Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NextEra Energy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.19.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NextEra Energy

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEE. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 47,272,019 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $3,781,790,000 after acquiring an additional 966,152 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,816,327,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,465,987,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 5.8% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 16,302,084 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,430,834,000 after buying an additional 895,824 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG raised its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 17,281,357 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,387,347,000 after buying an additional 485,854 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

NextEra Energy Company Profile

NextEra Energy, Inc is an electric power and energy infrastructure company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. Through its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the company generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to customers across Florida. FPL serves residential, commercial and industrial customers and operates a diverse generation portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, nuclear and other resources.

NextEra Energy’s other major business, NextEra Energy Resources, develops, owns and operates energy projects in the United States and Canada.