NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$74.37 +0.51 (+0.69%)

Closing price 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$73.97 -0.40 (-0.53%)

As of 08:50 AM Eastern

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

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
7

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NextEra Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for NEE.

Consensus Price Target

$83.46
12.22% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NextEra Energy, the average price target is $83.46. The highest price target for NEE is $97.00, while the lowest price target for NEE is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.22% from the current price of $74.37.

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NEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$83.46	$85.15	$85.85	$72.64
Forecasted Upside	12.22% Upside	31.53% Upside	22.43% Upside	-5.60% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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	2.47	2.51	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.22% Upside	17.89% Upside	13.03% 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
5/8/2025	Erste Group Bank 3 of 5 stars	H. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/29/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Betty Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$73.00 ➝ $65.00	-2.13%
4/24/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$102.00 ➝ $97.00	+44.36%
4/23/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
4/14/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$84.00 ➝ $77.00	+17.17%
3/20/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $89.00	+24.97%
3/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $91.00	+22.52%
1/27/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$81.00 ➝ $77.00	+5.88%
1/27/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$84.00 ➝ $79.00	+8.72%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $96.00	+29.76%
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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
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
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%
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	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%

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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, May 15, 2025. 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.:

The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a net margin of over 28%, indicating effective cost management and profitability.
NextEra Energy, Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.5665 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.25%.
Recent revenue growth of 9% year-over-year suggests that the company is expanding its market presence and operational efficiency.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with several recent upgrades, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $70, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the clean energy sector.

NextEra Energy
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive growth, the company's payout ratio is high at 84.64%, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or sustain dividends in the long term.
Recent analyst downgrades have seen target prices reduced, with Barclays lowering its target from $73 to $65, which may indicate concerns about future performance.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives selling shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Hedge funds and institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock (78.72%), which may lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell.
The competitive landscape in the energy sector is intensifying, particularly in renewable energy, which could impact NextEra Energy, Inc.'s market share and profitability.

NEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NextEra Energy is $83.46, with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NextEra Energy in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" NEE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NEE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, NextEra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 12.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, NextEra Energy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: NextEra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Erste Group Bank, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like NextEra Energy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for NextEra Energy is Hold while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NEE compares to other companies.

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NextEra Energy (NEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target