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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$72.49 0.00 (0.00%)
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NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
7

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$87.15
20.23% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $87.15. The highest price target for NEE is $102.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $71.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.23% from the current price of $72.49.
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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/25/23 to 12/24/24
1 Month Ago
11/25/23 to 11/24/24
3 Months Ago
9/26/23 to 9/25/24
1 Year Ago
12/25/22 to 12/25/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$87.15$86.85$82.07$73.14
Forecasted Upside20.23% Upside14.27% Upside-3.02% Downside22.41% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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.
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NEE Price Targets by Month

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NextEra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNextEra EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.53
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.61% Upside29.99% Upside14.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$92.00 ➝ $96.00+29.76%
11/22/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $94.00+23.04%
10/25/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$80.00 ➝ $82.00+0.15%
10/24/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $92.00+11.22%
10/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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S. Tucker
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
10/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$83.00 ➝ $91.00+8.67%
9/27/2024Dbs Bank
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E. Pang
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/19/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$87.00+3.23%
9/3/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $102.00+26.69%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $81.00+1.49%
8/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$91.00 ➝ $94.00+18.69%
6/27/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$69.00 ➝ $84.00+13.01%
6/12/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$70.00 ➝ $75.00+3.16%
6/12/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$71.00 ➝ $71.00-2.34%
11/9/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Storozynski
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell
10/20/2023Wolfe Research
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$79.00 ➝ $60.00+15.47%
10/2/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$83.00 ➝ $72.00+25.68%
3/28/2023Erste Group Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/26/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform$89.00 ➝ $85.00+10.98%

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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, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these NextEra Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NextEra Energy
Bull Case

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

  • NextEra Energy, Inc. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.98. This indicates robust financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 11.94%, which reflects its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, making it an attractive option for investors seeking efficient management of their investments.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.06 and a yield of 2.76%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased the price target for NextEra Energy, Inc. to as high as $102.00, suggesting that there is positive sentiment in the market regarding the company's future performance.
  • The stock is currently trading around $75.57, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price before potential upward movement.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was $7.57 billion, falling short of analyst estimates of $8.11 billion. This revenue miss could indicate challenges in meeting growth expectations.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 60.95%, which means a significant portion of its earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with Royal Bank of Canada moving from a "moderate buy" to a "hold" rating, suggesting caution among some market participants.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with an executive selling 4,007 shares at an average price of $75.57, which could raise concerns about the confidence of insiders in the company's future performance.
  • The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential challenges in navigating regulatory changes that may impact profitability.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $87.15, with a high forecast of $102.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NEE shares.

According to analysts, NextEra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 20.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

NextEra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Dbs Bank, Guggenheim, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like NextEra Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for NextEra Energy is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how NEE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NEE) was last updated on 12/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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