Morgan Stanley Keeps an Overweight Rating on NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is among the 15 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Invest In Now.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is among the Best Utility Stocks.

On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley boosted NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE)'s price objective to $106 from $104 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Morgan Stanley recently revised its price targets for North American Regulated and Diversified Utilities and IPPs that it covers. The firm found that utilities lagged the S&P in January. Morgan Stanley's Q4 earnings preview anticipates reasonable discussions regarding data center pipelines in the backdrop of affordability and political concerns.

On January 27, 2026, Reuters reported NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is looking into extending its nuclear fleet,  adding up to 9 gigawatts to supply data centers, and plans to add 6 gigawatts at current sites while investigating greenfield projects. The corporation reopened its Duane Arnold facility to support Google's data centers. The firm announced adjusted EPS of 54 cents for the fourth quarter, exceeding expectations of 53 cents. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook of $3.92-$4.02 and projected at least 8% annual growth through 2032.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) provides renewable energy. It operates through two segments: FPL and NEER. The FPL division is responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy in Florida.

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