NEXTERA ENERGY INC(NEE)Stock Analysis
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NEE Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE), a Utilities sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NEE at 71.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #249 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. NEE scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (94.6), free cash flow (92.5), profitability (90.3). Areas of concern include earnings quality (31.1), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), NEXTERA ENERGY INC reports quarterly revenue of $6.1B, net income of $2.2B, an operating margin of 36.2%. Top institutional holders of NEE by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. NEE trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 753308. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NEE daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NEXTERA ENERGY INC directly from SEC EDGAR. NEXTERA ENERGY INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 70 and 72 since 2026, currently 71.7 — a stable long-term trajectory across 8 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving NEE's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from NEXTERA ENERGY INC's 10-Q filed 2026-04-23 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
NEE's net income surged to $2.2B (+162% YoY) driven by FPL rate base growth, NEER transmission asset sale gains, and absence of prior-year XPLR impairment; operating revenues grew 7% to $6.7B.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $6.7B+7% YoY
Retail base revenues increased $284M from new rates and 1.7% higher average customer usage; offset partly by $247M lower storm cost recovery revenues.
Revenues from new investments increased ~$181M; higher generation at other peak generation facilities driven by favorable weather; partly offset by lower non-qualifying commodity hedge gains.
Largest Expense Items
Higher expenses at NEER primarily associated with growth across businesses.
Increase primarily associated with growth across NEER businesses, including new investments.
Higher plant in service balances at FPL; partly offset by lower RSM/reserve amortization and deferred storm cost amortization.
Margins: Gross margin benefited from rate base growth and new renewable investments, though operating margins were pressured by higher O&M and fuel costs. FPL achieved 11.70% regulatory ROE (vs. 11.60% prior year), within targeted range, supported by RSM amortization adjustments.
Watch Items from the Filing
- FPL's 2025 rate agreement challenged by non-signatories; FPSC denied motion for reconsideration in April 2026 but appeals remain pending before Florida Supreme Court, potentially affecting revenue recovery mechanisms.
- NEE settled $150M shareholder securities class action lawsuit (March 2026, insurance-covered); derivative actions remain stayed pending settlement finalization; antitrust lawsuit vs. NEE pending.
- XPLR noncontrolling interest 52.4% valued ~$1B at March 31, 2026; down from $1.7B cost basis due to impairment in Q1 2025; trading price and distribution suspension risks persist.
- Credit facility covenant triggers could require $3.1B additional collateral posting if FPL/NEECH downgraded below investment grade; current derivative liability exposure with contingent features ~$4.4B.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$6.1B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$2.2B
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$2.6B
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
36.2%
ROIC
Q1 2026
1.5%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.77
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+9.8% YoYNet Income
-1.6% YoYOperating Income
+10.7% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-2.1% YoYTotal Assets
+11.9% YoYTotal Debt
+15.7% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-5.8% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.80B +9.8% | $23.50B -5.2% | $24.80B +45.9% | $17.00B -2.9% | $17.50B +13.6% | $15.40B |
| Net Income | $6.83B -1.6% | $6.95B -5.0% | $7.31B +150.4% | $2.92B -22.6% | $3.77B -43.2% | $6.64B |
| Operating Income | $8.28B +10.7% | $7.48B -26.9% | $10.24B +100.1% | $5.12B -4.4% | $5.35B +25.1% | $4.28B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.30 -2.1% | $3.37 -6.4% | $3.60 +143.2% | $1.48 +205.2% | $0.48 -44.1% | $0.87 |
| Total Assets | $212.72B +11.9% | $190.14B +7.1% | $177.49B +39.0% | $127.68B +8.5% | $117.69B +13.5% | $103.70B |
| Total Debt | $93.06B +15.7% | $80.45B +17.8% | $68.31B +48.2% | $46.08B +2.2% | $45.11B -1.7% | $45.89B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.48B -5.8% | $13.26B +17.3% | $11.30B +41.6% | $7.98B -2.1% | $8.15B +23.7% | $6.59B |
AI Insight: NEE Financial Trends
NextEra's debt burden accelerated to $97.8B in Q1 2026 while operating cash flow remains pressured versus prior-year levels.
• Net income recovered to $2,182M in Q1 2026 from $833M low in Q1 2025, rebounding 162% year-over-year.
• Total debt increased 30% from $75.8B in Q2 2024 to $97.8B in Q1 2026, outpacing equity growth of 12% to $55.2B.
• Operating cash flow averaged $3.1B per quarter across 2025 versus $3.9B in Q2 2024, showing persistent weakness.
⚠ Leverage ratio (Debt/Equity) deteriorated from 1.54x in Q2 2024 to 1.77x in Q1 2026—rising trend across period.
⚠ Q1 2026 operating cash flow of $2.6B trails Q1 2025's $2.8B despite higher net income—conversion efficiency concern.
AI Insight: NEE Ratio Trends
NextEra's operating margins remain volatile quarter-to-quarter, but latest Q1 2026 shows recovery to 36.2% with stable leverage near 1.77x D/E.
• Net profit margin surged to 35.8% in Q1 2026 from 25.2% in Q4 2025, strongest since Q3 2025's 33.0%.
• ROE rebounded to 15.8% in Q1 2026 after declining to 11.2% in Q4 2025, approaching Q3 2025 peak of 18.0%.
• Debt-to-equity ratio held steady at 1.77x in Q1 2026 (TTM), consistent with prior quarter, indicating stable capital structure.
⚠ OpMargin and ROE show significant quarter-to-quarter volatility; Q4 2025 dip to 17.8% OpMargin and 9.6% ROE signals seasonal or operational headwinds.
⚠ ROIC weakness in Q4 2025 (2.9%) and Q1 2026 (5.8%) below Q3 2025 peak of 9.2% warrants monitoring.
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Top Institutional Holders of NEE
BlackRock, Inc.
$16.6B178,829,484 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$12.6B135,383,754 shSTATE STREET CORP
$11.1B119,667,918 shMORGAN STANLEY
$6.0B64,751,882 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$5.6B60,413,784 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$4.5B48,320,084 shFRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$4.3B46,529,576 shCapital Research Global Investors
$3.3B35,659,943 shFMR LLC
$3.1B33,897,033 shBANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$2.9B31,352,695 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $16.6B | 178,829,484 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $12.6B | 135,383,754 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $11.1B | 119,667,918 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $6.0B | 64,751,882 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $5.6B | 60,413,784 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $4.5B | 48,320,084 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | $4.3B | 46,529,576 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | $3.3B | 35,659,943 |
| FMR LLC | $3.1B | 33,897,033 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $2.9B | 31,352,695 |
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