10-KPeriod: FY2025

NEXTERA ENERGY INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2025

Filed February 13, 2026For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) reported its 2025 annual results, showcasing robust performance driven by its two primary business segments: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER). FPL, the largest electric utility in Florida and the U.S., demonstrated growth through investments in its infrastructure, including solar and battery storage projects, while maintaining a focus on low customer bills and high reliability. NEER, a leading U.S. energy infrastructure developer, continued its expansion in renewables, nuclear, and natural gas generation, alongside significant growth in battery storage capacity. The company benefited from favorable regulatory decisions, particularly for FPL, which secured base rate increases and a favorable regulatory ROE. NEER's strategic development of contracted generation facilities and transmission assets further bolstered its performance, supported by policy incentives for clean energy projects. Financially, NEE reported strong operational cash flows and managed its capital structure effectively. The company's liquidity remains robust, supported by substantial credit facilities. The reported net income for 2025 reflects these operational strengths, with contributions from both FPL and NEER. Investors should note the company's ongoing investment in clean energy and infrastructure, its commitment to operational efficiency through technologies like AI, and its proactive management of regulatory and market risks. The company's outlook appears positive, underpinned by its diversified portfolio and strategic investments in the evolving energy landscape.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$25.80B
Operating Expenses$19.39B
Operating Income$8.28B
Net Income$6.83B
EPS (Basic)$3.31
EPS (Diluted)$3.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)2.06B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)2.07B

Key Highlights

  • 1NEE operates two major segments: FPL, a leading Florida electric utility, and NEER, a major U.S. energy infrastructure developer.
  • 2FPL is investing in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution facilities to maintain low customer bills and high reliability, serving over six million customer accounts.
  • 3NEER is a significant developer of contracted generation facilities, including renewables, nuclear, and natural gas, and is a leader in battery storage, with substantial MW capacity in operation.
  • 4FPL secured favorable regulatory outcomes in its 2025 rate agreement, including base rate increases and an authorized regulatory ROE of 10.95%.
  • 5NEER expanded its clean energy portfolio in 2025, adding significant MW of solar and battery storage capacity, demonstrating continued growth in renewable development.
  • 6The company's financial position is strong, with substantial liquidity and a commitment to maintaining an investment-grade credit rating.
  • 7NEE continues to invest heavily in capital expenditures, with significant amounts allocated to FPL's transmission and distribution infrastructure and NEER's renewable energy projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

NextEra Energy operates through two principal businesses: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER). FPL is a rate-regulated electric utility focused on generation, storage, transmission, and distribution in Florida, aiming for low customer bills and high reliability. NEER is a competitive energy and regulated transmission business that develops, constructs, and operates generation facilities, including renewables, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as battery storage, and also owns regulated electric and gas transmission assets.

In January 2026, FPL's base rate proceeding resulted in a new rate agreement effective through at least December 2029. This agreement includes base revenue increases of $945 million beginning January 1, 2026, and $705 million beginning January 1, 2027. Additionally, FPL will have base rate increases for future solar and battery storage projects through a SoBRA mechanism. FPL's authorized regulatory ROE is set at 10.95% (with a band of 9.95% to 11.95%). While intervenors have challenged the FPSC's order, the company is actively defending it.

NEER is a major player in clean energy development, with a portfolio heavily focused on wind and solar generation, and significant investments in battery storage. As of December 31, 2025, NEER's contracted generation capacity was approximately 35,627 MW, with a weighted-average remaining contract term of about 14 years. In 2025, NEER added substantial MW of new wind, solar, and battery storage capacity, demonstrating continued expansion in this segment and aiming to reduce market risk through diversification and long-term contracting.

NextEra Energy requires significant funds for growth and operations, primarily sourced from cash flows from operations, borrowings, and equity issuances. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with total net available liquidity of approximately $18.7 billion as of December 31, 2025. NEE and its subsidiaries also rely on access to credit and capital markets, maintaining a strong focus on preserving investment-grade credit ratings. The company also utilizes a shelf registration statement for ongoing capital needs and has an at-the-market equity issuance program.