NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is included among the The 12 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy During the Data Center Surge.
With a market capitalization of more than $193 billion as of this writing, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is the most valuable utility company in the world. The company has a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear energy, renewable energy and battery storage.
On May 4, Evercore ISI raised its price target on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) from $97 to $107, while maintaining an “outperform” rating on the stock. The target increase reflects an upside potential of over 15% from current price levels.
Similarly, earlier on April 27, BMO Capital also raised its price target on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) by $5, while maintaining its “outperform” rating on the stock (read more details here).
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) beat earnings estimates in its first-quarter 2026 report on April 23, with profit of $2.18 billion growing nearly 162% compared to the same period last year. Notably, the company’s renewables and storage unit had a record quarter, adding 4 GW of new renewables and storage projects to its portfolio. Nextera’s total order book is now around 33 GW.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS target of $3.92 to $4.02 per share, up from $3.71 per share last year. The utility then expects to further grow its adjusted EPS at a CAGR of more than 8% through 2032, and then the same from 2032 to 2035, all off the 2025 base.
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