NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold NextEra Energy shares worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on September 2 from his family trust, following additional sales of NEE and other stocks in mid-September.
• NextEra shares opened at $75.56, down 0.7%, near their 52-week low of $75.12. The company reported quarterly EPS of $1.15, exceeding estimates, while revenue rose 12.4% year over year.
• NextEra declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6232 per share, equivalent to a 3.3% annualized yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $100.19.

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in NextEra Energy stock on September 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST" 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 $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• 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.

NextEra Energy Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE:NEE opened at $75.56 on Tuesday. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.12 and a 52-week high of $98.75. The company has a market capitalization of $157.62 billion, a PE ratio of 16.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.53. The company has a fifty day moving average of $83.99 and a 200-day moving average of $87.98.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.11 billion. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%.NextEra Energy's revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NextEra Energy Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Trading of NextEra Energy

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NextEra Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in NextEra Energy in the 1st quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in NextEra Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 78.72% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $108.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on NextEra Energy from $94.00 to $96.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays set a $91.00 price objective on NextEra Energy and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $100.19.

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.

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