NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Price Target Raised to $98.00

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) had its price target raised by equities research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $94.00 to $98.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the utilities provider’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 11.52% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on NEE. BMO Capital Markets set a $95.00 price target on NextEra Energy in a research report on Thursday. New Street Research set a $84.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $104.00 price objective on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of NextEra Energy from $97.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $87.00 price target on NextEra Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $92.95.

NextEra Energy Stock Down 0.3%

NEE stock opened at $87.88 on Wednesday. NextEra Energy has a 1-year low of $61.72 and a 1-year high of $89.19. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $82.53 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $79.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.60 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The firm has a market cap of $183.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.71, a PEG ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 0.74.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The utilities provider reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.01. NextEra Energy had a net margin of 24.93% and a return on equity of 12.18%. The firm had revenue of $6.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.07 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.53 EPS. NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 20.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that NextEra Energy will post 3.68 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at NextEra Energy

In other news, EVP Ronald R. Reagan sold 10,826 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $920,210.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 15,643 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,329,655. This trade represents a 40.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Armando Pimentel, Jr. sold 145,140 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.91, for a total value of $12,178,697.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 162,693 shares in the company, valued at $13,651,569.63. This represents a 47.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Sigma Planning Corp grew its position in shares of NextEra Energy by 12.2% in the 4th quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 117,200 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $9,396,000 after acquiring an additional 12,766 shares during the period. Belleair Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $321,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Verity Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of NextEra Energy by 21.0% during the 4th quarter. Verity Asset Management Inc. now owns 5,292 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $425,000 after acquiring an additional 920 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jackson Hole Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $209,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.72% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting NextEra Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI reaffirmed its Buy rating on NEE, supporting investor confidence in management’s growth plan and long‑term outlook. Evercore ISI Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on NextEra Energy (NEE)
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target for NEE to $93, signaling continued analyst support that can buoy the stock as investors chase growth names. BMO Capital Markets Increases NextEra Energy Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights a meaningful new revenue driver: NextEra is actively courting data‑center operators by combining nuclear, renewables and grid buildouts — a large‑load market that could boost long‑term contracted demand. NextEra Energy Courts Data Center Giants With Nuclear And Grid Buildout
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish writeups (The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha) spotlight NextEra’s combination of growth and yield (the “chowder” metric), reinforcing the narrative that the company can deliver durable cash returns to shareholders. NextEra Energy: Don’t Miss This Massive 13% Chowder Number
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage notes NEE is trading near 52‑week highs and at a premium multiple; some analysts argue the premium is justified by the growth runway, while others flag lower margin for error. NextEra Energy: Priced for Perfection, or Justified Premium?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage points to mixed analyst views overall — several firms remain bullish but opinions vary on timing and valuation, creating short‑term trading friction. Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Utilities Companies
• Negative Sentiment: Operationally, Q4 showed a small EPS beat but a notable revenue miss versus expectations — a near‑term top‑line concern that can cap upside until growth visibility improves. (Investors are focused on whether data‑center contracts and the development backlog translate quickly into booked revenue.)

About NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy, Inc (NYSE: NEE), headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, is a leading clean energy company with both regulated utility operations and competitive renewable generation businesses. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated electric utility serving customers in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which develops, constructs, owns and operates a large portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects. Together these businesses provide electricity supply, transmission and distribution services as well as utility-scale renewable generation and related services.

NextEra’s activities cover the full lifecycle of power assets, from project development and construction to operation, maintenance and asset optimization.