Shares of utility company NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) are up today after it reported earnings for its first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.91, which beat analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.80 per share.
However, sales decreased by 14.7% year-over-year, with revenue hitting $5.73 billion. This was $750 million below expectations.
Looking forward, management now expects adjusted EPS for FY 2024 to be in the range of $3.23 to $3.43. For reference, analysts were expecting an EPS figure of $3.40.
Is NextEra a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on NEE stock based on nine Buys, three Holds, and one Sell assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 12.5% decline in its share price over the past year, the average NEE price target of $70.08 per share implies 5% upside potential. However, it’s worth noting that estimates will likely change following today’s earnings report.
NEE also pays out a quarterly dividend, which yields 3%. This is in line with the utilities sector (XLU) average.
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