NEE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

NEE has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.09%
Payout Ratio 61.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.14%
Consistency Lifetime 80.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.09%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 43
Dividend Rating 68.49%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 33.2%
Total Return 5y: 21.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,806 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,794 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 6,004 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 33,892 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 89,507 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,794 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,993 M 11.5% 97.9%
NRG 33,100 M 7.87% 88.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

NEE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

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% 0.67%
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 -75% N/A
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-15 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2020-06-01 2020-06-02 2020-06-15 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-16 Quarterly 1.4 12% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-16 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-08-28 2019-08-29 2019-09-16 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 1.25 12.6% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-17 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2018-08-29 2018-08-30 2018-09-17 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2018-06-04 2018-06-05 2018-06-15 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-15 Quarterly 1.11 13% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.9825 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.9825 0% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.9825 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.9825 12.9% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2016-08-26 2016-08-30 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.87 13% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.77 6.2% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.725 9.8% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-16 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A

NEE Dividend FAQ

NextEra Energy (NEE) is a vertically integrated utility that produces, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity across North America. Its generation mix spans wind, solar, nuclear, natural-gas and other low-carbon sources, and the firm also builds and operates long-term contracted assets such as renewable farms, battery-storage sites, and transmission infrastructure. The company serves roughly 12 million customers (≈6 million accounts) primarily on Florida’s east and lower-west coasts.

What is the Dividend Yield of NEE?

As of February 2026, NEE`s dividend yield is 3.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.27 USD by the current share price of 89.47.

Does NEE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NEE paid a dividend of 2.27 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

NEE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NEE for the next 4 payments are between 0.714 (+26.0%) and 0.735 (+29.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NEE pay dividends in 2026?

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 currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NEE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nextera Energy (NEE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

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 3.09%. If you bought NEE's shares at 73.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NEE?

NEE Payout Consistency is 80.1%. 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 3.09% 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 61.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of NEE?

NEE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.49%. 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?

Nextera Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.85% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has NEE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 27, 2020 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 2,089,000,000 +1.31%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:12