NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$75.40 +3.16 (+4.37%)

Closing price 08/15/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$75.33 -0.07 (-0.10%)

As of 08/15/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
8

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$84.42
11.96% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $84.42. The highest price target for NEE is $97.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $67.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.96% from the current price of $75.40.

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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/16/24 to 8/16/25	1 Month Ago 7/17/24 to 7/17/25	3 Months Ago 5/18/24 to 5/18/25	1 Year Ago 8/17/23 to 8/16/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$84.42	$84.08	$83.46	$78.36
Forecasted Upside	11.96% Upside	11.78% Upside	11.32% Upside	-0.31% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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	2.53	2.47	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.96% Upside	15.06% Upside	11.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very 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
7/21/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$77.00 ➝ $81.00	+5.76%
7/11/2025	HSBC 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+15.67%
7/10/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Betty Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$65.00 ➝ $67.00	-9.98%
7/3/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$86.00 ➝ $82.00	+11.47%
6/18/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Arcaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $94.00	+30.84%
5/23/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	William Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$94.00 ➝ $84.00	+25.98%
5/8/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/24/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$102.00 ➝ $97.00	+44.36%
3/20/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $89.00	+24.97%
1/27/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$81.00 ➝ $77.00	+5.88%
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1/27/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$84.00 ➝ $79.00	+8.72%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $96.00	+29.76%
10/22/2024	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Tucker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
9/27/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Pang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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%
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	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%
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%

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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 Wednesday, August 13, 2025. 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.:

The current stock price is around $84, reflecting a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive market sentiment.
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leader in renewable energy generation, producing electricity through wind, solar, and other clean energy sources, which aligns with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Recent analyst upgrades and target price adjustments suggest confidence in the company's growth potential, with several firms maintaining buy ratings.
Insider ownership is low at 0.18%, which may indicate that the stock is accessible for new investors without significant insider influence on stock price movements.
The company has a diverse energy portfolio, including nuclear and natural gas, which can provide stability and mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single energy source.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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

Recent insider sales, including significant transactions by executives, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the stock's performance.
The stock price has seen fluctuations, which could indicate market instability and affect investor confidence.
With a high level of competition in the renewable energy sector, NextEra Energy, Inc. may face challenges in maintaining its market position and profitability.
Economic factors, such as rising interest rates, could impact the company's financing costs and overall financial health.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $84.42, with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $67.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NEE shares.
: According to analysts, NextEra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 11.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: NextEra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group 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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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target