About NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) — Dividend Analysis 2026
NextEra Energy is the world's largest generator of wind and solar energy. It has grown its dividend 10%+ annually for 15+ consecutive years — exceptional for a utility. Its subsidiary Florida Power & Light serves 5.8M customers. The clean energy transition is a long-term secular tailwind for NEE.
Is NEE a good dividend investment in 2026?
NEE offers a 2.85% forward yield with a 57% payout ratio. With a safety score of 100/100, the dividend appears very safe. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 10.4% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
NEE DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your NEE portfolio grows to $19.1K vs $17.4K without reinvestment — a DRIP bonus of $1.7K. This is the compound interest effect in action.
NEE dividend growth history & forecast
NEE has grown its dividend by 10% over the last year and 10.4% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.85% — illustrating why dividend growth stocks are powerful long-term wealth builders.
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🌍 NEE Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold NEE.
Gross yield
2.85%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.42%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.38%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.85%
0.05%
$285 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.42%
-0.38%
$242 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
2.28%
-0.52%
$228 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.85%
0.05%
$285 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.60%
-0.20%
$260 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.85%
0.05%
$285 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.14%
-0.66%
$214 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.42%
-0.38%
$242 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.99%
-0.80%
$200 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.10%
-0.70%
$210 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.99%
-0.80%
$200 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 NEE Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
17yr
Years for dividends to repay your full NEE investment price of $72.40/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$5.2K
Lost to inflation (~2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$2.7K
How much do I need to invest in NEE for:
Shares needed
13,707
Capital required
$992,387
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.06/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 NEE Dividend Payment Schedule
NEE pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: Feb 27, 2026.
Jan
Feb
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jun
Jul
Aug
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Sep
Oct
Nov
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Dec
10 shares
$4.38 / payment
$17.51 / year after tax
100 shares
$43.77 / payment
$175.10 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$437.75 / payment
$1751.00 / year after tax
📊 NEE vs Utilities Sector Benchmarks
How NEE compares to typical Utilities sector averages.
Dividend YieldNEE: +2.85% vs sector avg 3.80% ↓ Below avg
NEE━━ Utilities avg: 3.80%
5Y Dividend CAGRNEE: +10.40% vs sector avg 5.10% ✓ Better
NEE━━ Utilities avg: 5.10%
Payout RatioNEE: 57.00% vs sector avg 68.00% ✓ Better
NEE━━ Utilities avg: 68.00%
⚠️ Disclaimer: All projections are for educational purposes only. Dividend payments, stock prices, and growth rates are estimates based on historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Data sourced from public financial records and updated regularly.