NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$73.98 -0.16 (-0.22%)

(As of 12/11/2024 ET)

NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
7

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$86.85
17.39% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $86.85. The highest price target for NEE is $102.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $71.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.39% from the current price of $73.98.

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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/12/23 to 12/11/24	1 Month Ago 11/12/23 to 11/11/24	3 Months Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	1 Year Ago 12/12/22 to 12/12/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$86.85	$86.54	$81.50	$73.14
Forecasted Upside	17.39% Upside	14.00% Upside	-2.35% Downside	22.95% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

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.

NextEra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	NextEra Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.51	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.39% Upside	23.76% Upside	9.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NEE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $94.00	+23.04%
10/25/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$80.00 ➝ $82.00	+0.15%
10/24/2024	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $92.00	+11.22%
10/22/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Tucker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
10/18/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$83.00 ➝ $91.00	+8.67%
9/27/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Pang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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9/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$87.00	+3.23%
9/3/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $102.00	+26.69%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$77.00 ➝ $81.00	+1.49%
8/20/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$73.00 ➝ $92.00	+15.67%
8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$91.00 ➝ $94.00	+18.69%
6/27/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $84.00	+13.01%
6/12/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$70.00 ➝ $75.00	+3.16%
6/12/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $71.00	-2.34%
11/9/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Storozynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell
10/20/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$79.00 ➝ $60.00	+15.47%
10/2/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$83.00 ➝ $72.00	+25.68%
3/28/2023	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$89.00 ➝ $85.00	+10.98%

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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 Thursday, December 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these NextEra Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NextEra Energy
Bull Case

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

NextEra Energy, Inc. reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.98, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $161.78 billion, reflecting its stability and growth potential in the utilities sector.
NextEra Energy, Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.62%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
Current stock price is $78.67, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point.
Analysts have a consensus target price of $86.85 for the stock, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current market conditions.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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

The company's revenue for the latest quarter was $7.57 billion, which fell short of analyst estimates of $8.11 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
NextEra Energy, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, which suggests that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations. High debt levels can pose risks, especially in fluctuating market conditions.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.18%, which may indicate a lack of confidence from executives in the company's future performance.
Recent stock performance shows volatility, with a fifty-day moving average price of $80.40, suggesting that the stock may be subject to fluctuations that could affect investor returns.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, with Royal Bank of Canada changing its rating from "moderate buy" to "hold," which may signal caution among market experts.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $86.85, with a high forecast of $102.00 and a low forecast of $71.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 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 17.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: NextEra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Dbs Bank, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like NextEra Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for NextEra Energy is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how NEE compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:NEE) was last updated on 12/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target