Here's Why NextEra Energy (NEE) Fell More Than Broader Market

NextEra Energy (NEE) closed at $82.84 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.37% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.53% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.71%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.93%. Heading into today, shares of the parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. had gained 16.14% over the past month, outpacing the Utilities sector's gain of 3.39% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.13%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of NextEra Energy in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October 28, 2025. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.04, signifying a 0.97% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $8.12 billion, indicating a 7.27% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $3.68 per share and a revenue of $27.87 billion, demonstrating changes of +7.29% and +12.6%, respectively, from the preceding year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for NextEra Energy. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.03% higher within the past month. Currently, NextEra Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). From a valuation perspective, NextEra Energy is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.82. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.3. It's also important to note that NEE currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.84. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.89. The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 58, placing it within the top 24% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com. Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks