Nextera Energy is an utilities - regulated electric business based in the US. Nextera Energy stocks (NEE) are listed on the NYSE, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
Its last market close was $83.93, which is an increase of 3.11% over the previous week. Nextera Energy employs 16,800 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $26.3 billion.
Keep reading to see up-to-date Nextera Energy stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Nextera Energy stock in Canada.
Nextera Energy (NEE) stock summary
| Company stock name | Nextera Energy Inc |
| Stock ticker symbol | NEE |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Open | $81.91 |
| High | $84.00 |
| Low | $81.62 |
| Close | $83.93 |
| Adjusted closing | $83.93 |
| % change | 0.00% | Volume | 9,162,100 |
| Where to buy NEE stock | Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge |
Can I buy Nextera Energy stock in Canada?
Yes, you can buy Nextera Energy stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NYSE exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Nextera Energy stock from within Canada.How to buy Nextera Energy stock
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Choose a stock trading platform.
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Open a trading account.
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Fund your account.
Deposit funds into your trading account by linking your bank account via an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, cheque deposit or by whatever means the platform supports. Make sure you deposit enough to cover the stock price + any trading fees. -
Search for the stock—NEE.
Look up the stock using its name (Nextera Energy Inc) or ticker symbol (NEE). Review its current price, recent performance and other relevant data before placing your order. -
Complete your purchase of Nextera Energy stock.
Choose the number of NEE stocks you want to purchase, place your order, confirm the details and then submit. Once executed, the shares will appear in your trading account.
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Nextera Energy stock chart (NYSE: NEE)
This chart tracks Nextera Energy stock price performance over time.Nextera Energy stock price
Nextera Energy's stock price at the last market close was $83.93. For comparison, seven days ago Nextera Energy's stock price was $81.64. A full 30 days ago it was $83.71, and a year ago it was $76.97.
Is Nextera Energy stock a buy or sell right now?
The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Nextera Energy stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.
Can I buy Nextera Energy stock on the TSX?
No, you cannot buy Nextera Energy stock on the TSX because Nextera Energy stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Nextera Energy stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "NEE."
That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Nextera Energy stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NYSE, like Interactive Brokers.
Nextera Energy stock dividends
Nextera Energy dividend payout ratio: 61.24% of net profits
Recently Nextera Energy has paid out, on average, around 61.24% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.77% of the current stock value.
This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Nextera Energy shareholders could enjoy a 2.77% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Nextera Energy's case, that would currently equate to about $2.22 per share.
Nextera Energy's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Nextera Energy's next dividend payout is expected around December 15, 2025. To benefit, you'll need to buy Nextera Energy stocks before November 21, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").
Nextera Energy stock performance metrics
Here are some common key metrics for Nextera Energy stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.
Has Nextera Energy stock ever split?
Nextera Energy's stocks were split on a 4:1 basis on October 26, 2020. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 4 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Nextera Energy stocks, just the quantity.
However, indirectly, the new 75% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Nextera Energy stocks, which in turn could have impacted Nextera Energy's stock price.How volatile is Nextera Energy stock?
Over the last 12 months, Nextera Energy's stocks price has ranged from $60.76 to as high as $87.53. Nextera Energy's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.65. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Nextera Energy's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).
Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Nextera Energy's beta stock volatility rating.
Nextera Energy Inc company and revenue performance
| Market Capitalization | $170.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $16.3 billion |
| Operating margin (TTM) | 30.77% |
| Profit margin | 24.73% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $26.3 billion |
| Return on assets (TTM) | 2.45% |
| Return on equity (TTM) | 8.24% |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.15 |
| 52-week stock price range | $60.76 – $87.53 |
| 50-day moving stock price average | $77.40 |
| 200-day moving stock price average | $72.51 |
Nextera Energy company profile
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 facilities, 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 35,052 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 91,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 921 substations.
It serves approximately 12 million people through approximately 6 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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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Nextera Energy stock sales in Canada?
Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Nextera Energy stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:
- Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
- Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
- Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).
You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.
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