NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE). In a filing disclosed on October 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in NextEra Energy stock on October 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/17/2026.

NextEra Energy Price Performance

NEE opened at $78.41 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $81.34 and its 200 day simple moving average is $86.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.44. NextEra Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $74.41 and a 1 year high of $98.75. The firm has a market cap of $163.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.62, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.64.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The utilities provider reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.04. NextEra Energy had a return on equity of 12.28% and a net margin of 32.40%. The business had revenue of $7.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.05 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.920-4.020 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that NextEra Energy, Inc. will post 4.03 earnings per share for the current year.

NextEra Energy Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th were issued a dividend of $0.6232 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28th. This represents a $2.49 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.2%. NextEra Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.96%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on NEE shares. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of NextEra Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 3rd. Morgan Stanley set a $110.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Barclays set a $91.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Mizuho cut their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $95.00 to $80.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.65.

NextEra Energy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NextEra Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large AI-energy project strengthens long-term growth prospects. NextEra and Brookfield plan to develop a roughly $100 billion AI hub in Kentucky, including a 1.8-GW data-center campus, 2 GW of gas-fired generation and 2.6 GW of battery storage. The project could create substantial future demand for NextEra’s power-generation, storage and infrastructure capabilities. Brookfield, NextEra to Build $100 Billion AI Hub on Cold War Nuclear Site
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings expectations remain constructive. Zacks highlighted NextEra’s history of exceeding estimates and identified conditions that could support another quarterly earnings beat. KeyCorp also raised its fourth-quarter 2026 EPS forecast to $0.49 from $0.44, while Wells Fargo reiterated a Buy rating with a $108 price target. Will NextEra Beat Estimates Again? NextEra Receives a Buy from Wells Fargo
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend growth remains an appeal. NextEra has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years, and its earnings outlook could support continued increases, reinforcing the stock’s attraction to income-oriented investors. This Utility Has Raised Its Dividend for 31 Straight Years
• Neutral Sentiment: Governance settlement removes a legal overhang but adds oversight. A proposed $15.5 million insurance-funded settlement in shareholder litigation includes governance reforms lasting at least four years. The resolution may improve investor confidence, though the reforms could increase scrutiny of management. Why NextEra Energy Is Getting Attention
• Negative Sentiment: Higher rates remain a valuation risk. Morgan Stanley identified NextEra among clean-tech companies vulnerable to further valuation pressure as interest rates rise, an important concern for a capital-intensive utility with significant financing needs. Clean Tech Firms Facing Q3 Valuation Impact on Higher Rates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst estimate revisions are mixed. KeyCorp lowered its 2026 EPS forecast to $3.96 from $4.02 and trimmed estimates for 2027, 2029 and 2030, while reducing its third-quarter forecast to $1.23 from $1.34. These cuts temper the otherwise positive earnings-beat narrative.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NextEra Energy

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Nvwm LLC raised its holdings in NextEra Energy by 7.6% in the 3rd quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 24,099 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,825,000 after purchasing an additional 1,698 shares during the period. Viking Fund Management LLC boosted its position in NextEra Energy by 24.4% during the third quarter. Viking Fund Management LLC now owns 357,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $27,062,000 after purchasing an additional 70,000 shares in the last quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH boosted its position in NextEra Energy by 0.4% during the third quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 786,622 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $59,579,000 after purchasing an additional 3,217 shares in the last quarter. Howard Financial Services LTD. grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 11.9% in the third quarter. Howard Financial Services LTD. now owns 4,576 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $347,000 after purchasing an additional 488 shares during the period. Finally, Mather Group LLC. grew its holdings in NextEra Energy by 6.3% in the third quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 12,936 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $980,000 after purchasing an additional 770 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.72% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

NextEra Energy Company Profile

NextEra Energy, Inc is an electric power and energy infrastructure company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. Through its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the company generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to customers across Florida. FPL serves residential, commercial and industrial customers and operates a diverse generation portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, nuclear and other resources.

NextEra Energy’s other major business, NextEra Energy Resources, develops, owns and operates energy projects in the United States and Canada.