Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.24
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
68.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
30 years
NEE Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
30 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
NEE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$2.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak30 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR10.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.3%
1Y Total Return46.8%
5Y Total Return42.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,19610Y ago$37,42220Y ago$116,826
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NEE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
NEE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NextEra Energy, Inc. distributes 68.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NEE has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 10.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NEE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 42.0%, with dividends contributing 13.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,422 today.
NEE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.67
Avg/Payment$0.4837
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.6232 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.48% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.5665 | — | 2.71% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.5665 | — | 3.07% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.5665 | — | 3.08% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5665 | ↑ +10.0% | 3.01% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.5150 | — | 2.71% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.5150 | — | 2.50% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.5150 | — | 2.53% | Jun 17, 2024 |
NEE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#9 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.5% payout
Streak
30Y
10.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.3%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $198.9B | 2.3% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.7B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
 SOThe Southern Company | $105.4B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  DDominion Energy, Inc… | $54.2B | 4.3% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $72.0B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  EXCExelon Corporation | $46.1B | 3.5% | 58.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SRESempra | $60.9B | 2.6% | — | 11 | Unknown |
 XELXcel Energy Inc. | $50.3B | 2.7% | 63.5% | 17 | Watch |
1st  CWENClearway Energy, Inc… | $7.9B | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
NEE Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.62 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $2.27 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.29 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $2.06 | 10.2% | 4 | $3.37 | 61.1% | 1.64x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $1.87 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.60 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $1.70 | 10.4% | 4 | $2.10 | 81.1% | 1.23x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $1.54 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 85.0% | 1.18x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 12.0% | 4 | $1.48 | 94.6% | 1.06x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 12.6% | 4 | $1.94 | 64.4% | 1.55x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $1.11 | 12.9% | 4 | $3.47 | 32.0% | 3.13x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.98 | 13.0% | 4 | $2.84 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonNEE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEE stock.
How much dividend does NEE pay per share?
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NEE's next ex-dividend date?
NEE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NEE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NEE's dividend safe?
NEE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 30 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NEE a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, NextEra Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NEE pay dividends?
NextEra Energy, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NEE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NEE five years ago would be worth approximately $14,196 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NEE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NEE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.