NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear,natural gas, and other clean energy. It also develops, constructs, and operates long-term contracted assets that consists of clean energy solutions, such as renewable generation facilities, battery storage projects, and electric transmission facilities; sells energy commodities; and owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets. The company had approximately 33,276 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 90,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 883 substations. It serves approximately 12 million people through approximately 5.9 million customer accounts in the east and lower west coasts of Florida. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. NextEra Energy, Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.

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Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Utilities companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.2% loss. Within that group, Vistra Corp (Symbol: VST) and NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 3.6% and 2.7%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLU), which is down 1.5% on the day, and up 21.46% year-to-date. Vistra Corp, meanwhile, is up 39.86% year-to-date, and NextEra Energy Inc is up 19.09% year-to-date. Combined, VST and NEE make up approximately 16.8% of the underlying holdings of XLU.
The next worst performing sector is the Financial sector, showing a 1.1% loss. Among large Financial stocks, Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (Symbol: ARE) and Brown & Brown Inc (Symbol: BRO) are the most notable, showing a loss of 17.9% and 5.2%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Financial stocks is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), which is down 0.4% in midday trading, and up 11.05% on a year-to-date basis. Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc, meanwhile, is down 29.09% year-to-date, and Brown & Brown Inc, is down 17.99% year-to-date. BRO makes up approximately 0.3% of the underlying holdings of XLF.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Tuesday. As you can see, one sector is up on the day, while eight sectors are down.
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Tuesday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Financial

NextEra Energy, Inc. NEE reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.13 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 by nearly 8.7%. The bottom line was also up nearly 9.7% year over year.
The year-over-year improvement in earnings per share was due to solid financial and operational performance at two of its businesses.
GAAP earnings per share for the third quarter were $1.18 compared with 90 cents in the year-ago period.
NEE’s Total Revenues
In the third quarter, NextEra Energy’s operating revenues were $7.96 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.11 billion by 1.86%. However, the top line improved 5.3% year over year.
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Segment Results of NEE
Florida Power & Light Company: The segment’s revenues amounted to nearly $5.29 billion, up 7% from the prior-year figure of $4.94 billion. Its earnings were 71 cents per share compared with 63 cents in the year-ago quarter.
NextEra Energy Resources: Its revenues amounted to $2.56 billion compared with the prior-year figure of $2.58 billion. The segment’s earnings were 53 cents per share compared with 47 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Corporate and Other: Operating revenues for the reported quarter were $115 million compared with $43 million in the year-ago period. The operating loss in the third quarter was 11 cents per share, which was wider than the year-ago loss of 7 cents.
Highlights of NEE’s Release
Florida Power & Light Company’s (“FPL”) growth in the reported quarter was largely fueled by ongoing business investments. FPL recorded capital expenditures of around $2.5 billion during the quarter, with full-year capital investments projected to be between $9.3 billion and $9.8 billion.
NextEra Energy Resources had a strong quarter for new renewables and storage origination, adding 3 gigawatts (“GW”) to its backlog. With these additions, NextEra Energy Resources' backlog now totals 29.6 GW after taking into account more than 1.7 GW of new projects placed into service as of Oct. 28, 2025.
Key Developments After Third-Quarter End
NextEra Energy announced that it has signed two transformative agreements with Google, which will strengthen U.S. nuclear leadership and help meet growing energy demand from artificial intelligence with clean, reliable nuclear energy.
To meet 24x7 clean energy requirements, NextEra Energy plans to restart its 615-MW nuclear facility, Duane Arnold Energy Center. Google will purchase carbon-free nuclear energy produced from the Duane Arnold for 25 years.
Financial Update of NEE
NEE had cash and cash equivalents of nearly $2.39 billion as of Sept. 30, 2025, compared with $1.49 billion on Dec. 31, 2024.
Long-term debt, as of Sept. 30, 2025, was $84.17 billion, up from $72.4 billion on Dec. 31, 2024.
Cash flow from operating activities in the first nine months of 2025 was $9.98 billion compared with $11.27 billion in the first nine months of 2024.
NextEra Energy’s Guidance
NEE reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance. The metric is expected in the range of $3.45-$3.70 per share. The midpoint of the guided range is $3.575 per share, a tad lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.68.
NextEra Energy expects adjusted earnings per share for 2026 and 2027 to be in the range of $3.63 to $4.00 and $3.85 to $4.32, respectively. The company also continues to expect its earnings per share to grow at a roughly 6-8% range through at least 2026, off a 2024 base.
NEE’s unit, Energy Resources, currently aims to add 36,500-46,500 MW of renewable power projects to its portfolio in the 2024-2027 span.
NEE’s Zacks Rank
NextEra Energy carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Upcoming Releases
Xcel Energy XEL is set to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share is pegged at 35 cents.
XEL’s long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate is 7.44%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share indicates year-over-year growth of 4.8%.
WEC Energy WEC is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share is pegged at 79 cents.
WEC’s long-term earnings growth rate is 6.78%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share indicates a decline of 3.66% from the prior-year actual.
Dominion Energy D is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 31. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 93 cents per share.
Dominion’s long-term earnings growth rate is estimated at 8.13%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share indicates a decline of 5.1% from the year-earlier level.
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NextEra Energy's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLU) where we have detected an approximate $522.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.3% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 246,524,160 to 252,224,160). Among the largest underlying components of XLU, in trading today NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE) is off about 2.1%, Constellation Energy Corp (Symbol: CEG) is down about 2.5%, and Southern Company (Symbol: SO) is lower by about 0.8%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the XLU Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of XLU, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, XLU's low point in its 52 week range is $71.02 per share, with $93.77 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $90.40. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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XLU, NEE, CEG, SO: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

NextEra Energy (NEE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +8.65%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. would post earnings of $1.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.05, delivering a surprise of +2.94%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
NextEra, which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, posted revenues of $7.97 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.86%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $7.57 billion. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
NextEra shares have added about 20% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 16.9%.
What's Next for NextEra?
While NextEra has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for NextEra was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.59 on $6.81 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.68 on $27.87 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Utility - Electric Power is currently in the top 26% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Southern Co. (SO), is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025. The results are expected to be released on October 30.
This power company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 9.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Southern Co.'s revenues are expected to be $7.52 billion, up 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
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NextEra Energy (NEE) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 10/28/2025. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The hmo company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $2.80. This value represents a 60.84% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters UNH had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -15.7%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for UNH is 22.42 vs. an industry ratio of 46.60.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $1.04. This value represents a 0.97% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year NEE has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 2.94%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for NEE is 22.94 vs. an industry ratio of 19.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The reit company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $2.55. This value represents a 3.41% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year AMT has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 3.59%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for AMT is 18.74 vs. an industry ratio of 12.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The leisure (recreational) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $5.67. This value represents a 9.04% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year RCL has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 6.83%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for RCL is 20.21 vs. an industry ratio of 5.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The chemical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $3.46. This value represents a 2.67% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for SHW is 29.43 vs. an industry ratio of 8.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The chemical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $2.06. This value represents a 12.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year. ECL missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2025 by -0.53%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ECL is 36.87 vs. an industry ratio of 8.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Corning Incorporated (GLW)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The communications company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.66. This value represents a 22.22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year GLW has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 5.26%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for GLW is 35.39 vs. an industry ratio of 39.90.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The financial transactions company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 14 analysts that follow the stock is $1.19. This value represents a 0.83% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PYPL has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 7.69%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for PYPL is 13.34 vs. an industry ratio of 12.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The transportation company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $1.31. This value represents a 25.57% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. UPS missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2025 by -0.64%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for UPS is 13.50 vs. an industry ratio of 16.00.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $7.63. This value represents a 34.95% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. REGN missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter of 2025 by -2.72%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for REGN is 17.96 vs. an industry ratio of -2.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The building company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $0.55. This value represents a 33.73% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CARR has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.1%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CARR is 21.34 vs. an industry ratio of 23.20.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The building (residential/commercial) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 15 analysts that follow the stock is $3.29. This value represents a 16.07% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for DHI is 13.36 vs. an industry ratio of 12.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for October 28, 2025 : UNH, NEE, AMT, RCL, SHW, ECL, GLW, PYPL, UPS, REGN, CARR, DHI

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE), where a total volume of 70,338 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 7.0 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 71.3% of NEE's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $75 strike put option expiring November 21, 2025, with 15,365 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of NEE. Below is a chart showing NEE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $75 strike highlighted in orange:
Applovin Corp (Symbol: APP) saw options trading volume of 42,385 contracts, representing approximately 4.2 million underlying shares or approximately 70.6% of APP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.0 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $600 strike put option expiring October 31, 2025, with 2,313 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 231,300 underlying shares of APP. Below is a chart showing APP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $600 strike highlighted in orange:
And Roblox Corp (Symbol: RBLX) saw options trading volume of 43,952 contracts, representing approximately 4.4 million underlying shares or approximately 69.6% of RBLX's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $165 strike call option expiring October 31, 2025, with 4,307 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 430,700 underlying shares of RBLX. Below is a chart showing RBLX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $165 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: NEE, APP, RBLX

The Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry presents a compelling case for stable, long-term income due to its regulated framework. This structure allows companies to recover costs and earn steady returns, reducing earnings volatility. With electricity demand remaining consistent across economic cycles and typically attractive dividend yields, utilities serve as a reliable, defensive option for income-oriented investors. Given the sector’s capital-intensive nature, the recent decline in interest rates is especially beneficial, lowering financing costs for long-term infrastructure projects.
The U.S. electric utilities industry is moving beyond its traditional image as a steady income provider, propelled by the accelerating shift toward clean energy. Significant investments in grid modernization, renewable integration and electrification are backed by federal incentives and climate-oriented policies, which are transforming the sector. Amid such a backdrop, let us focus on NextEra Energy NEE and American Electric Power AEP, which are leading U.S. electric utilities with major investments in renewable generation, grid modernization and stable dividend income, making them directly comparable for investors seeking steady returns and clean energy growth exposure.
NextEra Energy is recognized for its focus on renewable energy and sustainable growth. Through significant investments in wind, solar, battery storage and grid modernization, the company is spearheading the clean energy transition. As the parent of Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, it manages one of the world’s largest portfolios of wind and solar projects. Backed by solid financials and a proven record of innovation, NEE offers investors a compelling mix of stability and long-term growth aligned with the green energy movement.
American Electric Power benefits from its robust regulated operations and strategic commitment to the clean energy transition. The company is channeling significant capital into renewable and nuclear generation, as well as grid modernization and transmission upgrades, to drive sustainable long-term growth. Backed by steady cash flows, reliable dividend payments and favorable regulatory support, AEP stands to gain from increasing power demand and ongoing decarbonization efforts. The company’s balanced focus on modernization and reliability reinforces its position as a stable, income-oriented utility leader.
NextEra Energy and American Electric Power are among the most influential players in the utility sector. A closer comparison of their fundamentals can help identify which stock offers the stronger investment opportunity.
NEE & AEP’s Earnings Growth Projections
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NextEra Energy’s earnings per share in 2025 and 2026 has increased year over year by 7.29% and 7.95%, respectively. Long-term (three to five years) earnings growth per share is pegged at 8.04%.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Electric Power’s earnings per share in 2025 and 2026 has increased year over year by 4.98% and 6.47%, respectively. Long-term (three to five years) earnings growth per share is pegged at 6.43%.
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Debt to Capital
The Zacks Utilities sector is a capital-intensive one and huge investments are required at regular intervals to upgrade, maintain and expand operations. The usage of new evolving technology also requires investments. So, the utilities borrow from the market and add it to their internal cash generation to fund the long-term investments. The decline in interest rates from historic highs is going to be beneficial for the capital-intensive utilities.
NextEra Energy’s debt-to-capital currently stands at 60.48% compared with American Electric Power’s 59.78%. Both companies are using debt to fund their business. Both NEE and AEP’s debt levels are marginally lower than the industry’s 61.16%.
Return on Equity
Return on Equity (“ROE”) is an important measure of financial performance that indicates how efficiently a company converts shareholder equity into profits. It highlights management’s effectiveness in utilizing invested capital to grow earnings and enhance shareholder value.
NEE’s current ROE is 12.31% compared with AEP’s 11.55%. Both companies also outperform the industry’s ROE of 10.35%.
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Capital Expenditure Plans
Capital expenditure is critical in the sector, as it drives infrastructure development, system reliability and long-term growth. Utilities must consistently invest in power generation, transmission and distribution networks to meet rising demand, integrate renewable energy sources and comply with evolving regulatory standards.
NextEra Energy plans to invest nearly $74.6 billion in the 2025-2029 period to strengthen its infrastructure and add more clean electricity generation assets. American Electric Power plans to invest $54 billion in the 2025-2029 period to strengthen its electric transmission, distribution and generation infrastructure.
NEE & AEP’s Dividend Yield
Dividends are regular payments made by a company to its shareholders and represent a direct way for investors to earn a return on their investment. They are an important indicator of a company’s financial health and stability, often signaling strong cash flow and consistent earnings. Utilities are known for regular dividend payments to their shareholders.
Currently, the dividend yield for NextEra Energy is 2.68%, while that for American Electric Power’s is 3.21%. The dividend yields of both companies are higher than the S&P 500’s yield of 1.49%.
Valuation
NextEra Energy currently appears to trade at a premium compared with American Electric Power on a Price/Earnings Forward 12-month basis. (P/E- F12M).
NEE and AEP are currently trading at 21.53X and 18.67X, respectively, compared with the industry’s 15.45X.
NextEra Energy has gained 18.2% in the last three months compared with American Electric Power’s rally of 7.3% in the same time period.
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Rounding Up
NextEra Energy and American Electric Power are investing heavily in their infrastructure to serve millions of customers across the United States.
NEE’s better movement in earnings estimates, stronger ROE and wider capital expenditure plan make it a better choice in the utility space.
Based on the above discussion, NextEra Energy currently has an edge over American Electric Power, with both presently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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NEE vs. AEP: Which Giant Utility Stock Shines Brighter for Investors?

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, NEE rates highest using our Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations and low debt.
NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) is a large-cap growth stock in the Electric Utilities industry. The rating using this strategy is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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Martin Zweig Detailed Fundamental Analysis - NEE

Investors with an interest in Utility - Electric Power stocks have likely encountered both Edison International (EIX) and NextEra Energy (NEE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Edison International has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while NextEra Energy has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This means that EIX's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
EIX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.39, while NEE has a forward P/E of 22.62. We also note that EIX has a PEG ratio of 0.86. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. NEE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.81.
Another notable valuation metric for EIX is its P/B ratio of 1.28. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, NEE has a P/B of 2.82.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to EIX's Value grade of A and NEE's Value grade of D.
EIX is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that EIX is likely the superior value option right now.
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EIX vs. NEE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

NextEra Energy (NEE) is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 28, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at $1.04 per share on revenues of $8.12 billion.
Third-quarter earnings estimates have been unchanged over the past 60 days. The bottom-line projection indicates an increase of 0.97% from the year-ago number. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.27%.
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NEE Stock’s Earnings Surprise History
NextEra Energy’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 3.51%.
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What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for NextEra Energy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you can see below.
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NEE’s Earnings ESP: NextEra Energy has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank of NEE: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Some companies in the same industry with the right combination of the two factors for an earnings surprise this season are Edison International (EIX), Portland General Electric (POR) and Duke Energy Corporation (DUK). EIX, POR and DUK have an Earnings ESP of +7.15%, +0.68% and +1.59%, respectively, and carry a Zacks Rank #2 each.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped NEE Stock’s Q3 Earnings
NextEra Energy’s subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”), has been leveraging Florida’s robust economic growth, which continues to boost customer additions each quarter. By investing strategically in capital projects, FPL delivers reliable service while keeping electricity bills about 40% below the national average. This has been helping attract and retain more consumers as it is gradually driving fuel costs out of customer bills by adding more renewable assets.
FPL holds a strong foothold in Florida’s utility market, supported by long-term franchise agreements with various municipalities. These 30-year exclusive contracts provide service rights within defined areas, ensuring operational stability and long-term growth opportunities for the company.
NEE’s Energy Resources unit has been steadily expanding its portfolio to keep pace with growing customer demand. With a signed contract backlog exceeding 30 gigawatts, this NextEra Energy unit is well-positioned to generate strong revenue growth over the coming years as the backlog is executed. The addition of new renewable energy and energy storage projects is primarily fueling this expansion.
NextEra Energy has been capitalizing on rising energy demand, fueled by the expansion of data centers and higher power needs in the Permian Basin. Supported by a strong supply chain, the company continues to deliver affordable electricity through scalable, low-cost renewable energy projects. NextEra Energy is expected to have benefited from rising U.S. power demand, supported by its scale, expertise and advanced technology.
NEE Stock’s Price Performance
NEE’s shares have gained 23.8% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Utility – Electric Power industry’s rise of 8.4%.
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NEE Stock Returns Better Than Its Industry
NextEra Energy’s trailing 12-month return on equity (“ROE”) is 12.31%, ahead of the industry average of 10.35%. ROE is a financial ratio that measures how well a company uses its shareholders’ equity to generate profits. The company's current ROE indicates that it is using shareholders’ funds more efficiently than peers.
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NextEra Energy’s Shares Trading at a Premium
The company is currently valued at a premium compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E basis. NextEra Energy is trading at 21.24X compared with its industry’s 15.52X.
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Investment Thesis
NextEra Energy is gaining from Florida’s robust economic growth, which is fueling rising demand and expanding its customer base. The company’s continued investments in renewable energy and battery storage projects further enhance its capacity to provide reliable and sustainable power.
Through disciplined expense management, NextEra Energy keeps utility bills well below the national average, enhancing the affordability of its services and driving consistent customer growth.
A decline in interest rates and the potential of further decline in interest rates could benefit the capital-intensive utilities sector, including NextEra Energy. However, given the stock's current premium valuation, holding existing positions may be the most prudent approach for now.
NextEra Energy maintains steady performance, driven by growing demand for clean energy across its service areas. The company continues to expand its renewable portfolio to meet this demand, while Florida’s robust economic growth creates additional opportunities for expansion.
With this increasing demand and a steadily expanding customer base, maintaining an investment in NextEra Energy appears to be a wise move, as it is well-positioned to achieve further growth from the current levels.
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With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.
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