NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$83.79

-0.60 (-0.71%)

(As of 10/17/2024 ET)

NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NextEra Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$83.07
-0.86% Downside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $83.07. The highest price target for NEE is $102.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.86% from the current price of $83.79.

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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/19/23 to 10/18/24	1 Month Ago 9/19/23 to 9/18/24	3 Months Ago 7/21/23 to 7/20/24	1 Year Ago 10/19/22 to 10/19/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$83.07	$81.50	$77.79	$78.54
Forecasted Upside	-0.86% Downside	-3.30% Downside	8.04% Upside	49.91% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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NEE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NEE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

NextEra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	NextEra Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	-0.86% Downside	16.43% Upside	6.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NEE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/1/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$76.00 ➝ $80.00	-6.24%
9/27/2024	Dbs Bank 0 of 5 stars	E. Pang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/25/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$87.00 ➝ $90.00	+6.14%
9/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$87.00	+3.23%
9/3/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $102.00	+26.69%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$77.00 ➝ $81.00	+1.49%
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8/20/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$73.00 ➝ $92.00	+15.67%
8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$91.00 ➝ $94.00	+18.69%
7/15/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$79.00 ➝ $83.00	+14.64%
6/27/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $84.00	+13.01%
6/12/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$70.00 ➝ $75.00	+3.16%
6/12/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$74.00 ➝ $84.00	+15.54%
6/12/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $71.00	-2.34%
1/22/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	+40.80%
11/9/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Storozynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell
10/20/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$79.00 ➝ $60.00	+15.47%
10/2/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$83.00 ➝ $72.00	+25.68%
3/28/2023	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$89.00 ➝ $85.00	+10.98%
10/20/2022	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	$93.00 ➝ $89.00	+20.86%

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Should I Buy NextEra Energy Stock? NEE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these NextEra Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NextEra Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NextEra Energy, Inc.:

NextEra Energy, Inc. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream. This can be attractive for income-focused investors looking for steady returns.
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a market leader in renewable energy, with a significant focus on clean energy generation. As the world shifts towards sustainable practices, the company is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, potentially leading to long-term growth opportunities.
Recent stock performance has shown positive growth trends, with the stock price reaching new highs. This indicates investor confidence in the company's future prospects and could signal further potential for capital appreciation.
NextEra Energy, Inc. has a diversified business model, operating in both regulated and non-regulated markets. This diversification can help mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in specific sectors, providing stability to the overall investment.
The company's strong financial performance, as evidenced by its consistent revenue growth and solid earnings, reflects a stable and well-managed business that may offer a sense of security to investors.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in NextEra Energy, Inc. for these reasons:

NextEra Energy, Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, subject to changes in government policies and regulations that could impact its operations and profitability. Regulatory uncertainties can introduce risks that may affect investor returns.
As a utility company, NextEra Energy, Inc. is exposed to macroeconomic factors such as interest rates and energy prices. Fluctuations in these external variables can influence the company's financial performance and stock valuation, potentially leading to volatility in returns.
While the company has shown strong growth in the renewable energy sector, competition in the industry is intensifying. Increased competition could pressure margins and limit NextEra Energy, Inc.'s ability to maintain its market position and profitability over the long term.
NextEra Energy, Inc.'s stock valuation may already reflect high market expectations, potentially leaving limited room for further upside in the short term. Investors seeking rapid capital appreciation may find the current valuation levels less attractive.
Investing in NextEra Energy, Inc. involves exposure to sector-specific risks inherent in the utilities industry, such as operational challenges, environmental concerns, and technological disruptions. These risks could impact the company's performance and investor returns.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $83.07, with a high forecast of $102.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NEE shares.
: According to analysts, NextEra Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -0.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: NextEra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Dbs Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like NextEra Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for NextEra Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NEE compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:NEE) was last updated on 10/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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