Capital International Inc. CA Sells 18,249 Shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE

Key Points

• Capital International Inc. CA reduced its stake in NextEra Energy by 24.3%, selling 18,249 shares and ending the quarter with 56,968 shares valued at about $4.30 million.
• Insider selling has been notable: Treasurer James May and EVP Terrell Crews each trimmed their holdings by roughly 21%, and insiders sold 185,882 shares (~$16.6M) in the past three months, a potential negative for near‑term sentiment.
• NextEra raised its quarterly dividend to $0.6232 (annualized $2.49, ~2.7% yield) after reporting a slight EPS beat but lower‑than‑expected revenue, while analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" with an average target near $94.

Capital International Inc. CA lessened its stake in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE - Free Report) by 24.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 56,968 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 18,249 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA's holdings in NextEra Energy were worth $4,301,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Goodman Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Tripletail Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in NextEra Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new position in shares of NextEra Energy in the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Abound Wealth Management boosted its position in NextEra Energy by 108.2% in the third quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 456 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 237 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.72% of the company's stock.

NextEra Energy Price Performance

NextEra Energy stock opened at $91.68 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $87.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $82.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $191.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.86 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $61.72 and a 52-week high of $95.91.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The utilities provider reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates 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 $6.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.07 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.53 earnings per share. NextEra Energy's quarterly revenue was up 20.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts anticipate that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 3.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NextEra Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a $0.6232 dividend. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This is an increase from NextEra Energy's previous quarterly dividend of $0.57. NextEra Energy's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 75.68%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on NEE shares. Barclays increased their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $87.00 target price on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. HSBC boosted their price objective on NextEra Energy from $96.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of NextEra Energy from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on NextEra Energy from $97.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Two equities 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $94.16.

Key Headlines Impacting NextEra Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $104 (from $91) and reiterated a Buy rating, citing strong demand for large‑scale power (data centers) that should support NEER segment growth and future earnings. UBS Raises NextEra Energy (NEE) Target
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish research pieces argue NEE is trading below its historical multiple despite durable growth drivers (30 GW backlog, regulated cash flows, data‑center optionality), supporting a longer‑term buy thesis. Seeking Alpha — Discount to History
• Positive Sentiment: TradeSmith’s Health Indicator placed NextEra in its “Green Zone,” a third‑party signal of above‑average financial/health metrics relative to peers — supportive for investor confidence. TradeSmith Green Zone
• Positive Sentiment: NextEra raised its quarterly dividend to $0.6232 (annualized $2.49), up from $0.57 — a direct positive for income investors and a signal of cash‑flow confidence (payout ratio ~76%).
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is generally constructive (consensus “Moderate Buy” with several firms raising targets — Morgan Stanley $106, JPMorgan and others), which provides medium‑term support but may not prevent short‑term volatility. Analyst Consensus / Targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Chief Risk Officer Terrell Kirk Crews II plans to resign (effective March 20); the exit raises governance and oversight questions during an active project pipeline but no successor has been named yet — monitor for interim coverage or appointments. CRO Resignation / Risk Oversight
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Terrell Kirk Crews II sold 19,672 shares at about $90.27 (disclosed 3/9), reducing his holding ~21% — the size and timing of the sale can be a negative for near‑term sentiment. EVP Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Treasurer James Michael May sold 7,161 shares at about $90.27 (disclosed 3/9), also trimming his stake by ~21% — multiple insider sales amplify negative signaling to the market. Treasurer Form 4

Insider Transactions at NextEra Energy

In other news, Treasurer James Michael May sold 7,161 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.27, for a total value of $646,423.47. Following the completion of the sale, the treasurer owned 26,719 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,411,924.13. This represents a 21.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Terrell Kirk Crews II sold 19,672 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.27, for a total value of $1,775,791.44. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 73,857 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,667,071.39. This trade represents a 21.03% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 185,882 shares of company stock valued at $16,616,757 in the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

NextEra Energy Company Profile

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.

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