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NEE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

NEE has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.78
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.14%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.94%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.18%
Payout Ratio 61.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 7.7% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 23.4% (S&P 500: 105%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,269 M 10.1% 17.2%
ENGI 55,495 M 7.06% 18.6%
EBR 23,478 M 5.81% 12.0%
ENIC 5,326 M 5.89% 9.02%
FE 26,659 M 4.78% 9.01%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 36,046 M 450% 75.5%
CIG 6,269 M 314% 24.6%
CEG 119,489 M 58.2% 100%
ENGI 55,495 M 39.2% 80.9%
NEE 170,024 M 10.1% 80.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NEE Dividends with its Peer-Group

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 7.06% Yield
CIG
Companhia
 10.09% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 5.89% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.41% Yield
EXC
Exelon
 3.42% Yield
FE
FirstEnergy
 4.78% Yield

NEE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.5665 0% N/A
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.5665 0% 0.77%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.5665 0% 0.81%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.5665 10% 0.81%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.67%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.65%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.65%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.515 10.2% 0.92%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.4675 0% 0.81%
2023-08-29 2023-08-30 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.4675 0% 0.69%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4675 0% 0.64%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.4675 10% 0.64%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.51%
2022-08-29 2022-08-30 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.49%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.57%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.425 10.4% 0.55%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.44%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.46%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.52%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.385 10% 0.52%
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.47%
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-06-01 2020-06-02 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.35 12% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.3125 0% N/A
2019-08-28 2019-08-29 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.3125 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.3125 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.3125 12.6% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.2775 0% N/A
2018-08-29 2018-08-30 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.2775 0% N/A
2018-06-04 2018-06-05 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.2775 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.2775 13% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.2456 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.2456 0% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.2456 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.2456 12.9% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.2175 0% N/A
2016-08-26 2016-08-30 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.2175 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.2175 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.2175 13% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.1925 6.2% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.1813 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.1813 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.1813 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.1813 9.8% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A

NEE Dividend FAQ

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) operates through subsidiaries to generate, transmit, distribute, and sell electricity to both retail and wholesale customers across North America, leveraging a diversified generation mix that includes wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean-energy sources.

What is the Dividend Yield of NEE?

As of November 2025, NEE`s dividend yield is 3.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.78 USD by the current share price of 82.14.

Does NEE pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, NEE paid a dividend of 2.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.5665 USD.

How often does NEE pay dividends?

NEE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NEE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

Will NEE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5665 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nextera Energy (NEE) is 2025-11-21.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NEE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nextera Energy (NEE) is 2025-11-21.

What is the Dividend Growth of NEE?

NEE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year.
Strong growth: NEE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NEE?

NEE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.18%. If you bought NEE's shares at 66.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NEE?

NEE Payout Consistency is 80.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Nextera Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NEE have a good Dividend Yield?

NEE`s 3.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NEE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NEE is 61.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of NEE?

NEE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NEE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NEE`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Nextera Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.18% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Nextera Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2020-10-27 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 958,136,000
1986 1,022,544,000 +6.72%
1987 1,040,248,000 +1.73%
1988 1,040,248,000
1989 1,051,960,000 +1.13%
1990 1,092,448,000 +3.85%
1991 1,316,104,000 +20.47%
1992 1,429,600,000 +8.62%
1993 1,516,320,000 +6.07%
1994 1,484,032,000 -2.13%
1995 1,476,100,300 -0.53%
1996 1,459,552,000 -1.12%
1997 1,451,856,000 -0.53%
1998 1,441,320,000 -0.73%
1999 1,425,330,700 -1.11%
2000 1,406,860,600 -1.3%
2001 1,352,800,000 -3.84%
2002 1,414,400,000 +4.55%
2003 1,427,200,000 +0.9%
2004 1,482,800,000 +3.9%
2005 1,556,800,000 +4.99%
2006 1,587,200,000 +1.95%
2007 1,596,400,000 +0.58%
2008 1,609,200,000 +0.8%
2009 1,658,694,200 +3.08%
2010 1,672,000,000 +0.8%
2011 1,676,000,000 +0.24%
2012 1,696,000,000 +1.19%
2013 1,740,000,000 +2.59%
2014 1,793,103,400 +3.05%
2015 1,848,000,000 +3.06%
2016 1,876,000,000 +1.52%
2017 1,896,000,000 +1.07%
2018 1,924,000,000 +1.48%
2019 1,964,000,000 +2.08%
2020 1,972,000,000 +0.41%
2021 1,975,000,000 +0.15%
2022 1,993,000,000 +0.91%
2023 2,054,000,000 +3.06%
2024 2,062,000,000 +0.39%
2025 2,061,300,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-27 02:02