Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Off Shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in NextEra Energy stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/14/2026.

NextEra Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE NEE opened at $75.56 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $83.99 and a 200 day simple moving average of $87.98. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $157.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.98, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.65. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $75.12 and a one year high of $98.75.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.The firm had revenue of $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.05 earnings per share. NextEra Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current year.

NextEra Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th were given a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. NextEra Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.96%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on NEE shares. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $108.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $93.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of NextEra Energy from $114.00 to $111.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.19.

Institutional Trading of NextEra Energy

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in NEE. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the first quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in NextEra Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy, Inc is an electric power and energy infrastructure company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. Through its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the company generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to customers across Florida. FPL serves residential, commercial and industrial customers and operates a diverse generation portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, nuclear and other resources.

NextEra Energy’s other major business, NextEra Energy Resources, develops, owns and operates energy projects in the United States and Canada.