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NextEra EnergyNEEBUYOct 13, 2020Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.
NEE has had a tough year, with rising rates, and is now down 19% YTD. But it remains one of our preferred US large-cap utility stocks. It has shown very steady earnings growth, and cash flow is secure and solid. The yield is 2.8% and it has a decent record of raising its dividend. The last quarter was fine, and the company expects a three-year growth rate (compounded) of between 5% and 7%, which is higher than peers. We think it looks good overall.
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NEE is the biggest American utility, much bigger than AQN. NEE has a huge business in electricity (Florida) which is much more stable than AQN's green energy. NEE does have a renewables business though in the US and Canada, and this holds promise. The grid will continue to get greener over time. A consistent earner and has been meeting or beating quarters much more consistently than AQN.
Has been choppy. Utilities are sensitive to interest rates and pressured valuation. But they benefit from population growth in Florida where they operate electricity. Their other business is renewable energy Solar and wind), so they benefit from Washington's green energy incentives. A third tailwind is ongoing ESG investing. Fundamentals remain sound.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks NEE stock boasts a one-year return of 32% and almost 200% over five years. Revenue growth year-over-year stands at nearly 15%, double the sector (in the U.S). NextEra trades at a 34x PE and pays a 1.85% dividend. The stock has climbed 25% year-to-date and it currently sailing at all-time highs. In fact, it has popped 10% in the past two weeks, beyond $300, as the election campaign heats up. Read NEE Stock and BABA Stock: 3 Savvy Election-proof Stocks for our full analysis.