NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.54 billion on Tuesday, finishing 2025 with a clear signal that its clean energy "super-cycle" remains in high gear.
The Juno Beach, Florida-based giant posted adjusted earnings of $0.54 per share, edging past the $0.53 consensus estimate.
While quarterly revenue of $6.5 billion fell slightly short of the $6.52 billion projected by Wall Street, the company’s underlying profitability remains robust.
The year was marked by significant operational milestones for NextEra’s two primary business units.
Florida Power & Light (FPL), the nation’s largest rate-regulated utility, successfully implemented a new four-year rate agreement designed to support massive grid modernization for Florida’s booming population.
Meanwhile, NextEra Energy Resources, the company's competitive renewables arm, added a staggering 13.5 gigawatts (GW) to its development backlog in 2025, including a high-profile agreement with Google to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.
NextEra continues to be a standout for income-focused investors.
Management reaffirmed its commitment to growing dividends per share by approximately 10% annually through 2026, using 2024 as the base year.