NEE · US
NextEra Energy (NEE) · Regulated utility & renewables leader
NextEra FY2025 rev ~$25.5B; FPL regulated utility + NEER renewables ~30%. Div yield ~2.8%; vs DUK/SO/CEG.
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Market snapshot
- Price (approx)
- USD 76
- Market cap
- USD 155.0B
- Latest FY net income (~)
- USD 6.8B
- TTM revenue (~)
- USD 25.5B
As-of 2026-09-25 (weekly refresh; equities aligned to §A. Missing series are N/A/null. Not investment advice.)
Thesis
NextEra Energy (NEE) pairs Florida Power & Light (FPL) — a regulated monopoly serving ~6M accounts — with NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), the largest US renewables developer. FY2025 revenue ~$25.5B, adj. EPS ~$3.45 (+8%). Dividend yield ~2.8% with ~10% DPS growth target. Trades at a premium (~22x P/E) for growth + clean-energy optionality vs peers DUK/SO/CEG. Tension: rising rates vs IRA tailwinds and Florida data-center load.
Business
Model: Regulated returns on FPL rate base (T&D, generation, solar) + contracted/merchant renewables development (NEER).
Flagships: (1) FPL (~70% EPS) — Florida regulated utility; (2) NEER (~30% EPS) — wind/solar/storage + repowering; (3) Real Zero decarbonization roadmap.
Competitiveness: Largest US renewables scale/backlog (~20GW+); FPL regulatory franchise in fast-growing Florida; industry-leading DPS growth track record.
Strategy (12–24m): Expand FPL rate base for population + data-center load; execute NEER backlog under IRA PTC/ITC; maintain ~10% DPS growth.
Entity boundary: NextEra Energy, Inc. — consolidated FPL + NEER; no material disposals in 24m.
Strategy pillars
| Pillar | Content |
|---|---|
| FPL rate base growth | Invest in T&D, solar, storage; serve FL population + data-center load |
| NEER renewables backlog | Execute ~20GW+ backlog; wind/solar/storage + repowering |
| Real Zero / decarbonization | Net-zero by 2045; Real Zero carbon emissions target |
| Dividend growth | ~10% annualized DPS growth target through 2024+ framework |
Value chain
Position: Regulated downstream utility (FPL) + upstream/midstream renewable developer (NEER) selling power via PPAs.
| Side | Counterparties | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream | Turbine/solar OEMs, EPC, interconnection queue | Equipment lead times; grid congestion |
| Downstream | FL retail/commercial; NEER PPA offtakers | Regulated monopoly + corporate/utilities |
Customer concentration: FPL — millions of small accounts; no single customer >10% consolidated. NEER — diversified PPA book, IG-weighted.
Supply-chain risks: (1) Grid interconnection / equipment delays for NEER; (2) Storm restoration costs and regulatory recovery timing for FPL — see Risks.
Customer / user base
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FPL retail customers | ~6M+ accounts | Florida residential/commercial; regulated monopoly |
| Top customer concentration | Immaterial / diversified | No single customer >10% of consolidated rev |
| NEER offtakers | Utilities + corporates | PPA counterparties; investment-grade weighted |
| Geography | US (FL + nationwide NEER) | USD; FPL FL-only; NEER multi-state |
Corporate events
Material events over ~24–36m affecting valuation and model:
Corporate events (24–36m)
| Date | Phase | Event | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Regulation | Florida rate settlement / base rate case | FPL allowed ROE and capex recovery framework |
| 2024-2025 | Portfolio | NEER backlog expansion | Record renewables pipeline; IRA PTC/ITC support |
| 2025 | Capital | Equity issuance / balance sheet management | Fund growth capex while maintaining credit metrics |
| 2026 | Demand | Florida data-center load growth | Hyperscaler PPAs and grid investment tailwind |
Valuation
Utility premium for growth + clean energy. $155B mkt cap ($76/share, Aug 2026). Market prices FPL rate-base CAGR, NEER backlog conversion, and DPS growth vs peer yield (~4% at DUK/SO).
Multi-lens snapshot:
~3 years PE, PB, dividend yield, trailing 12m return:
Read-through: ~22x P/E vs regulated peers ~16–18x; premium justified if NEER backlog + FL load growth sustain ~8–10% EPS CAGR.
Valuation snapshot
| Metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx) | ~$76 | Aug 2026 |
| Market cap | ~$155B | |
| P/E (TTM, ~) | ~22x | Premium vs utility peers ~16-18x |
| P/B | ~2.8x | |
| Dividend yield | ~2.8% | ~10% DPS growth target |
| EV/EBITDA (~) | ~12x | Blended regulated + renewables |
Valuation & returns · ~3y
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Share price · ~3y
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Financial trend (~24 months)
Eight-quarter revenue and margin with YoY and QoQ:
Total revenue · last 8 quarters
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Operating margin · last 8 quarters
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Financial health (§A.7)
Financial health
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OCF (FY2025, ~) | ~$12B+ | Strong utility cash generation |
| Interest-bearing debt vs cash | Net debt ~$70B; cash ~$1B | Capital-intensive; investment-grade rated |
| Liquidity | Adequate | Revolver + commercial paper; regulated cash flows |
| Auditor / going concern | Unqualified; no GC | Deloitte; standard utility audit |
Net income · last 8Q
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Operations
Volume · price · cost: FPL earnings driven by rate base investments and allowed ROE; customer growth ~1.5–2%/yr in Florida. NEER earnings from new GW commissioned and PPA margins. FY2025 adj. EPS guide ~$3.45 (+8%). Capex elevated for grid + renewables; equity issuance periodic.
FY2025 segment snapshot
| Line | Amount | YoY | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPL (regulated) | ~70% EPS | +6% | Rate base + customer growth |
| NEER (renewables) | ~30% EPS | +8% | Wind/solar/storage development |
| FY2025 revenue (~) | ~$25.5B | +4% | Consolidated |
| Adj. EPS FY2025 (~) | ~$3.45 | +8% | Mid-point of guidance range |
Competition
Peers: Duke (DUK), Southern (SO), Constellation (CEG).
Strengths: Renewables scale; FL growth market; DPS growth leader.
Weaknesses: Premium valuation; NEER merchant/policy exposure; hurricane episodic risk.
Peer comparison
| Company | Position | Margin lens | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextEra (NEE) | US renewables leader | Adj EPS growth ~8-10% | FPL rate base + NEER scale; DPS growth | Premium valuation; rate sensitivity |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | SE/Midwest regulated | EPS growth ~5-7% | Pure regulated; yield ~4% | Slower growth; coal transition |
| Southern Co (SO) | SE regulated + Vogtle | EPS growth ~5-6% | Nuclear completion; yield | Construction overhang history |
| Constellation (CEG) | US nuclear fleet | High-margin power | AI/data-center PPAs; zero-carbon | Merchant exposure; policy risk |
Management
CEO John Ketchum (since Mar 2022), CFO Kirk Crews, Exec. Chairman James Robo (former CEO). 24m: stable C-suite; Robo transition complete.
Stability: Stable — long-tenured leadership team with clear succession executed.
Key management (24m)
| Role | Name | Since | 24m change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | John Ketchum | 2022-03 | No change |
| CFO | Kirk Crews | 2023 | No change |
| Exec. Chairman | James Robo | 2022 | Transition from CEO; stable |
Outlook
Near-term: execute FY2025 EPS guide; Florida rate-case outcomes; NEER commissioning pace. Medium-term: data-center load in FL; IRA PTC/ITC extension visibility; balance sheet funding for capex.
Scenarios
| Scenario | Conditions | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Bull | Rates fall; NEER backlog accelerates; FL load surges | EPS beat + multiple expansion |
| Base | Steady rate base + NEER execution | ~8% EPS CAGR; premium holds |
| Bear | Higher rates; IRA cuts; storm costs | De-rating vs yield peers |
Risks
Risks (severity)
| Risk | Level | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Interest rates / utility discount rate | 高 | Higher rates compress regulated utility multiples |
| IRA / renewable tax credit policy | 高 | NEER returns tied to PTC/ITC visibility |
| Florida rate case outcomes | 中 | FPL allowed ROE and capex recovery |
| Renewables project delays / interconnection | 中 | Grid queue; equipment lead times |
| Storm / hurricane impact (FPL) | 中 | Florida hurricane season; restoration costs |
| NEER backlog execution | 低 | Backlog ~20GW+; monitor conversion |
Tracking list
3–5 observable items for the next interim:
Q3/Q4 adj. EPS vs. ~$3.45 FY2025 guide — confirms growth trajectory
FPL rate base CAGR and allowed ROE in next rate case — regulatory confirm/falsify
NEER backlog conversion (GW commissioned vs. pipeline) — execution signal
10Y Treasury yield vs. NEE relative performance — rate sensitivity
Florida peak load / data-center interconnections — demand upside
References
- NextEra Energy investor relations / 10-K — https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/
- SEC EDGAR (NEE) — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000753308
- FPL rate case filings (Florida PSC) — https://www.floridapsc.com/
- Nuclear/zero-carbon peer: Constellation (CEG)
Always verify with latest filings. Not investment advice.
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