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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$80.52 -0.76 (-0.93%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$80.74 +0.21 (+0.26%)
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NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
17

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NextEra Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$100.19
24.42% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $100.19. The highest price target for NEE is $112.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.42% from the current price of $80.52.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$100.19$99.36$99.57$84.00
Forecasted Upside24.42% Upside15.57% Upside14.89% Upside18.67% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

NEE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NEE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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NextEra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNextEra EnergyUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.37
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside24.42% Upside66.68% Upside18.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/18/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
David Arcaro
David Arcaro
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$114.00 ➝ $111.00+37.59%
9/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
7/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$108.00+20.77%
7/27/2026Set Target$95.00+5.88%
7/27/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$94.00 ➝ $96.00+7.00%
7/14/2026 Set Target$94.00+6.37%
7/13/2026Lower TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $93.00+5.51%
7/7/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $91.00+2.73%
6/25/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
5/13/2026Boost TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $105.00+11.35%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $105.00+9.55%
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$107.00+11.06%
4/28/2026 Boost TargetBuy$103.00 ➝ $106.00+10.83%
4/27/2026 Boost TargetBuy$99.00 ➝ $101.00+5.60%
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$112.00+16.27%
4/24/2026Set TargetOverweight$99.00 ➝ $102.00+5.89%
4/24/2026 Boost TargetSector Perform$102.00 ➝ $110.00+14.34%
3/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$91.00 ➝ $104.00+14.29%
1/28/2026Set TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $92.00+4.92%
1/28/2026 Boost TargetBuy$94.00 ➝ $98.00+11.52%
12/1/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$87.00 ➝ $94.00+10.35%
10/29/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$84.00 ➝ $96.00+14.86%
10/13/2025 Set Target$84.00+0.45%
8/20/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/20/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$89.00 ➝ $89.00+24.97%
10/22/2024DowngradeModerate BuyHold
9/27/2024DowngradeStrong-BuyHold

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Should I Buy NextEra Energy Stock? NEE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these NextEra Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NextEra Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NextEra Energy, Inc.:

  • NextEra Energy, Inc. is currently trading at $81.06, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $100.33, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's long-term growth prospects.
  • The company recently announced a transformational Virginia benefits package as part of its proposed merger with Dominion Energy, which includes long-term residential bill relief, the creation of 1,000 new direct jobs in Virginia, and a commitment to accelerate clean energy development, potentially strengthening regulatory approval and customer goodwill.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings outlook, targeting the high end of the range, which signals management confidence in the company's ability to meet or exceed financial expectations despite broader market uncertainties.
  • The stock offers a dividend yield of 3.03%, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.6232 per share paid on September 15, 2026, supporting the company's reputation for reliable shareholder returns.
  • With a beta of 0.65, NextEra Energy, Inc. exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it an attractive defensive holding for investors seeking stability and reduced risk exposure during periods of market turbulence.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in NextEra Energy, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's FY 2026 EPS guidance of 3.920-4.020 is below the consensus estimate of 4.040, indicating potential earnings pressure or conservative forecasting that may disappoint investors expecting higher growth.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including significant share sales by executives such as the CEO and EVPs in early 2026, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains at higher price levels.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, which is relatively high for a utility company, potentially increasing financial risk and limiting flexibility in capital allocation or responding to unexpected market conditions.
  • The proposed merger with Dominion Energy, while offering benefits, introduces execution and regulatory risks, as the deal requires approval and may face opposition or delays that could impact the company's strategic plans and stock price stability.
  • Short interest in the stock has been notable, with approximately 49.8 million shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock, which could lead to increased volatility or downward pressure on the price.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $100.19, with a high forecast of $112.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NEE shares.

According to analysts, NextEra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 24.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like NextEra Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for NextEra Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NEE compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for NextEra Energy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/18/2026.
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