FrançaisAre analysts right about NextEra Energy (NEE)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For NextEra Energy, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 50% were profitable, average return +11% (204 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (39% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 56 | 57% | +12% |
| Wells Fargo | 18 | 28% | +3% |
| BMO Capital | 17 | 29% | +6% |
| JP Morgan | 14 | 64% | +15% |
| Keybanc | 13 | 31% | +0% |
Valuation
Is NextEra Energy overvalued, and is it a good time to buy NextEra Energy right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: NextEra Energy's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | NextEra Energy | Sector median (Utilities) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 14.6 | 21.7 |
| Forward P/E | 18.8 | 17.6 |
| Net margin | 40% | 14% |
👉 NextEra Energy trades below its sector median (14.6 vs 21.7) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : NextEra Energy pays about $2.38/share/yr → 2.76% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is NextEra Energy a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on NextEra Energy (NEE) is "Hold" (23 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 50% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is NextEra Energy's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $93.00 (+13% vs $82.14), ranging from $56.00 to $110 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on NextEra Energy?
Over 1 year, 50% of analyst targets on NextEra Energy were profitable, for an average return of +11% (across 204 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the NextEra Energy stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $93.00 within 12 months, i.e. +13% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $110, the most cautious $56.00.
What is the NextEra Energy stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $93.00, +13%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (50%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is NextEra Energy overvalued?
Its P/E is 14.6, forward P/E 18.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.