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NextEra Energy (NEE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$83.96 +0.86 (+1.03%)
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NextEra Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.97%
Annual Dividend
$2.49
Next
Dividend Payment
Sep. 15
Dividend Increase
Track Record
31 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
10.15%
Dividend Payout Ratio
55.96%

NextEra Energy (NEE) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.49 per share and a dividend yield of 2.97%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 28, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.6232 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. NEE has grown its dividend for 31 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 10.15% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 55.96% of its earnings and 35.08% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NEE Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of NextEra Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

NEE Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks NextEra Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

NextEra Energy vs. The Competition

Compare NextEra Energy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNextEra EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.49$0.06$1.69
Dividend Yield2.97%4.04%3.75%
Track Record31 years19 years11 years

NextEra Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings55.96%
Based on This Year's Estimate62.09%
Based on Next Year's Estimate57.11%
Based on Cashflow35.08%

NextEra Energy Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/30/2026quarterly$0.6232 - 3.05%8/28/20268/28/20269/15/2026
5/21/2026quarterly$0.6232 - 2.9%6/5/20266/5/20266/15/2026
2/13/2026quarterly$0.6232+$0.0567
10.01%		2.66%2/27/20262/27/20263/16/2026
10/23/2025quarterly$0.5665 - 2.72%11/21/202511/21/202512/15/2025
7/24/2025quarterly$0.5665 - 3.12%8/28/20258/28/20259/15/2025
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5/22/2025quarterly$0.5665 - 3.39%6/2/20256/2/20256/16/2025
2/14/2025quarterly$0.5665+$0.0515
10.00%		3.3%2/28/20252/28/20253/17/2025
10/18/2024quarterly$0.5150 - 2.44%11/22/202411/22/202412/16/2024

This table shows NextEra Energy's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

NextEra Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for NextEra Energy is 2.97%. Learn more on NEE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NEE shares is $2.49. Learn more on NEE's annual dividend history.

NextEra Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

NextEra Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.6232 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

NextEra Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6232 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 15, 2026.

NextEra Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.15% per year.

NextEra Energy has increased its dividend for the past 31 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0567 on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for NEE is:
  • 55.96% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 62.09% based on this year's estimates
  • 57.11% based on next year's estimates
  • 35.08% based on cash flow

NextEra Energy's dividend yield of 3.00% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 31 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. NextEra Energy's dividend payout ratio of 55.96% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate NextEra Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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