10-KPeriod: FY2015

NEXTERA ENERGY INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2015

Filed February 22, 2016For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) reported strong performance in 2015, driven by its two main operating subsidiaries: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER). FPL demonstrated its commitment to reliability and affordability, serving over 5.3 million customers with among the lowest residential bills in Florida and below the national average. NEER solidified its position as a leading generator of renewable energy from wind and solar, while also expanding its investments in natural gas infrastructure. The company highlighted its clean generation fleet, with approximately 97% of its 2015 generation coming from renewable, nuclear, and natural gas-fired facilities. NEE announced a proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI), pending regulatory approval. This strategic move aims to further expand the company's reach and diversify its operations. Management expressed confidence in the company's continued growth and value creation, emphasizing a strategy focused on meeting customer needs more economically and reliably.

Financial Highlights

46 data points
Beta

Net Income

$2.75B

EPS (Diluted)

$1.51

Total Assets

$82.48B

Cash & Equivalents

$571.00M

Free Cash Flow

$6.09B

Financial Statements
Beta
Operating Expenses$12.85B
Operating Income$4.63B
Net Income$2.75B
EPS (Basic)$1.53
EPS (Diluted)$1.51
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.80B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.82B

Key Highlights

  • 1NextEra Energy (NEE) is one of North America's largest electric power companies, serving over 5.3 million customers across 27 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.
  • 2The company boasts the largest generation capacity from wind and solar in North America, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy.
  • 3FPL, NEE's regulated utility subsidiary, provides electricity to Florida customers, emphasizing reliability and the lowest residential bills among Florida investor-owned utilities.
  • 4NEER, NEE's competitive energy business, operates a significant renewable energy portfolio and is expanding its investments in natural gas infrastructure.
  • 5NEE announced a proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI), subject to regulatory approval, indicating a strategic growth initiative.
  • 6The company's generation fleet is significantly cleaner than the industry average, with approximately 97% of its 2015 generation from renewable, nuclear, and natural gas facilities.
  • 7NEE's net income attributable to NEE was $2.75 billion in 2015, an increase from $2.47 billion in 2014, reflecting solid operational performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

NextEra Energy's primary business focus is on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. It operates through two main segments: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a regulated utility in Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER), a competitive energy business primarily focused on renewable energy generation and natural gas infrastructure.

Key growth drivers include continued investments in FPL's infrastructure to enhance reliability and affordability, expansion of NEER's renewable energy portfolio (wind and solar), and strategic acquisitions and development in natural gas infrastructure. The proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Industries also represents a significant growth opportunity.

NextEra Energy emphasizes clean energy generation, with approximately 97% of its 2015 generation from renewable, nuclear, and natural gas-fired facilities. The company is the largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun in North America and is committed to reducing emissions.

NextEra Energy maintains a strong focus on financial discipline, aiming for a capital structure that supports a strong investment-grade credit rating. It funds its operations and growth through operating cash flows, debt issuances, and equity. The company also prioritizes returning value to shareholders through dividends.