NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE Stake Raised by Cardinal Capital Management Inc.

Cardinal Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) by 4.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 460,576 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 21,571 shares during the quarter. Cardinal Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $34,884,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Walker Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in NextEra Energy by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 5,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $465,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. PUREfi Wealth LLC now owns 12,594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $1,170,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.8% in the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 978 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $94,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its stake in shares of NextEra Energy by 23.2% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 594 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Finally, Fingerlakes Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Fingerlakes Wealth Management Inc. now owns 16,669 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,463,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. 78.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

NextEra Energy Price Performance

Shares of NextEra Energy stock opened at $79.80 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $166.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.64. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $81.13 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $86.62. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $74.41 and a 1-year high of $98.75.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue 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, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th were issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 28th. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 55.96%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on NEE. Erste Group Bank downgraded NextEra Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Scotiabank dropped their price objective on NextEra Energy from $110.00 to $99.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price objective on NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $99.65.

Key Stories Impacting NextEra Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI infrastructure investment offers significant growth potential. NextEra and Brookfield plan to develop a potential $100 billion AI hub in Kentucky, including a 1.8-gigawatt data-center campus, gas-fired generation and battery storage. The project could create substantial long-term electricity demand, although execution and financing remain important considerations. Brookfield, NextEra to Build $100 Billion AI Hub on Cold War Nuclear Site
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo upgraded NextEra to “strong buy,” providing a favorable analyst signal after the recent pullback. Separately, analysts continue to cite strong clean-energy demand and improving earnings estimates as potential growth drivers. NEE Stock Falls Behind Industry in 3 Months: Should You Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: NextEra’s proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy acquisition remains uncertain. Investor commentary highlights pressure from higher interest rates, inflation and weaker sentiment toward renewable-energy stocks, while the deal’s regulatory outcome remains unresolved. NextEra Energy Faces Uncertainty Over Its Proposed Acquisition
• Neutral Sentiment: A former NextEra public-affairs executive joined AIB Data Centers, a move that is not expected to materially affect NEE’s near-term financial results but underscores competition for data-center and infrastructure expertise. Former NextEra Veteran Joins AIB to Lead Public Affairs and Community Engagement
• Negative Sentiment: KeyCorp slightly reduced its FY2028 EPS forecast to $4.70 from $4.73, signaling modestly lower expected earnings power. NextEra Energy Stock Earnings Estimates Lowered by KeyCorp
• Negative Sentiment: A $4 million donation connected to President Trump’s proposed ballroom has drawn watchdog criticism while regulators consider the Dominion transaction. The controversy could increase reputational risk and complicate scrutiny of the merger. NextEra’s $4M Trump Ballroom Donation Muddies Dominion Merger Debate
• Negative Sentiment: NextEra’s premium valuation remains a concern despite clean-energy growth prospects, particularly as higher rates pressure capital-intensive utilities and renewable-energy companies. Rising household electricity costs may also increase political and regulatory pressure on the sector. The Average Electric Utility Bill Is $147 a Month

NextEra Energy 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.