On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.5665 to $0.6232 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. This represents a 10.0% increase over the prior quarterly dividend.
This increase is consistent with the company’s previously announced plan of approximately 10% annual dividend per share growth through 2026 (off a 2024 base), followed by around 6% annual growth from year-end 2026 through 2028.
Current Dividend Yield and Income Impact
At today’s opening price of $94.40, this increase raises NEE’s forward dividend yield to approximately 2.64%.
As an owner of 70 shares of NextEra Energy, Inc., this dividend increase adds $11.83 to my projected annual net dividend income. The increase was fully in line with company guidance and therefore matched my expectations.
Long-Term Dividend Growth Track Record
NextEra Energy is a Dividend Champion with a 31-year streak of dividend increases. According to Dividend Champions data, its dividend growth rates are:
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1-year: 10.0%
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3-year: 10.1%
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5-year: 10.1%
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10-year: 11.4%
This recent dividend increase marks the fourth consecutive raise I’ve received since initiating my position in February 2022. Over that time, the quarterly dividend has grown from $0.425 to $0.6232 per share—an increase of approximately 46.6%, closely tracking management’s targeted growth rate.
At the time of writing, NEE represents about 0.65% of my portfolio and contributes approximately 0.46% of my projected annual dividend income. Following this increase, my yield on cost stands at 3.83%.
Quick Valuation Take
NextEra Energy appears fairly valued at current levels. As a leading clean energy utility, the company benefits from strong long-term growth drivers, although interest rate sensitivity remains a factor for the sector.
Dividend Safety and Outlook
The dividend is well supported by stable utility cash flows and a clear long-term growth framework provided by management. With visible guidance extending through 2028, NextEra offers one of the more predictable dividend growth profiles in the market.
Final Thoughts
This was a strong and expected dividend increase from NextEra Energy. The company continues to execute exactly as planned, delivering consistent double-digit dividend growth. NEE remains a high-quality growth-oriented income holding in my portfolio.
Summary of 2026 Dividend Increases / Cuts
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