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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$96.24 +0.73 (+0.76%)
Closing price 05/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$96.30 +0.06 (+0.07%)
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NextEra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
17

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$98.70
2.56% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $98.70. The highest price target for NEE is $112.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.56% from the current price of $96.24.
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
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$98.70$94.72$92.95$83.46
Forecasted Upside2.56% Upside2.22% Upside4.23% Upside25.38% 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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.38
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.56% Upside36.69% Upside14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/5/2026
DA Davidson logo
DA Davidson
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $105.00+9.55%
5/4/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$107.00+11.06%
4/28/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy$103.00 ➝ $106.00+10.83%
4/27/2026 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
4/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$99.00 ➝ $104.00+8.96%
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%
4/21/2026 Boost TargetHold$92.00 ➝ $93.00+0.72%
4/17/2026Set TargetOverweight$110.00 ➝ $108.00+18.58%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $95.00+4.95%
4/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $89.00-3.91%
3/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$91.00 ➝ $104.00+14.29%
2/18/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
1/28/2026Set TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $92.00+4.92%
1/28/2026 Boost TargetBuy$94.00 ➝ $98.00+11.52%
12/11/2025Boost TargetOverweight$94.00 ➝ $97.00+18.21%
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
8/29/2024 Boost TargetNeutral$77.00 ➝ $81.00+1.49%

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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 Saturday, May 2, 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.:

  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards its future performance.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.6232, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The current stock price is around $94.20, which is near its 12-month high of $97.63, suggesting strong market performance.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company, with hedge funds owning approximately 78.72% of the stock, indicating confidence from large investors.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a target price increase to $95.00, suggest that the stock may have further upside potential.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, which may indicate higher financial risk compared to its equity base.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling a total of 179,990 shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading down of about 2.4%, which may concern potential investors about volatility.
  • The payout ratio is currently at 63.36%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and as a utility provider, NextEra Energy, Inc. may be affected by regulatory changes and shifts in energy policy.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $98.70, with a high forecast of $112.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 2.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 2 upgrades and 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.


This page (NYSE:NEE) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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