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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.77% as of December 16, 2025. The company distributed $2.27 per share in dividends over the past 12 months, representing a 10.1%% increase compared to the previous year. With a payout ratio of 70.1%%, the company prioritizes returning cash to shareholders while maintaining some flexibility for growth investments. Investors can expect the next quarterly dividend payment around Mar 15, 2026. With 31 consecutive years of dividend increases, NextEra Energy, Inc. has earned the distinguished title of Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating exceptional long-term commitment to shareholders.
Current Dividend
$2.27
Annual payment per share
Yield
2.77%
Annual return from dividends
Payout Ratio
70.1%
GenerousHigher ratio may limit future increases
5-Year Growth
10.1%
Annual increase (2020 - 2025)
Next Dividend Payment
March
QuarterlyEst: Mar 15, 2026
Dividend Status: Dividend Aristocrat
Companies with consistent dividend growth are often financially healthy and demonstrate long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
| Date | Change Type | Message |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2025 | Update | NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) updated: dividend yield, 5-year average yield changed |
2025-11-21 | $0.57 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-10-23 | 2.71% | Quarterly |
2025-08-28 | $0.57 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-07-24 | 3.07% | Quarterly |
2025-06-02 | $0.57 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-05-22 | 3.08% | Quarterly |
2025-02-28 | $0.57 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-02-14 | 3.01% | Quarterly |
2024-11-22 | $0.52 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-10-18 | 2.71% | Quarterly |
2024-08-30 | $0.52 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-10-18 | 2.50% | Quarterly |
2024-06-03 | $0.52 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-05-23 | 2.53% | Quarterly |
2024-02-26 | $0.52 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-02-16 | 3.48% | Quarterly |
2023-11-22 | $0.47 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-10-12 | 3.25% | Quarterly |
2023-08-29 | $0.47 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-07-27 | 2.71% | Quarterly |
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