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NextEra Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 10% to $0.6232 Per Share

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NextEra Energy raises quarterly dividend 10% to $0.6232 per share, reflecting confidence in financial performance. Growth to moderate to 6% annually after 2026.

NextEra Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 10% to $0.6232 Per Share
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NextEra Energy's board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend increase on common stock to $0.6232 per share, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. The dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

The dividend increase aligns with the company's long-term capital allocation strategy, which projects approximately 10% annual dividend-per-share growth through 2026. Following that period, NextEra Energy plans to moderate the growth rate to 6% annually from 2027 through 2028, reflecting a gradual transition in payout expansion.

The announcement reflects the utility company's confidence in its financial performance and cash generation capabilities. NextEra Energy, which operates Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, has historically maintained a progressive dividend policy as part of its shareholder return program.

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Source: Benzinga

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