NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 175 vs 7589 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 175 @ $29.65 vs 7589 OI; Ref=$68.115

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 250 vs 7589 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 250 @ $29.651 vs 7589 OI; Ref=$68.07

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 250 vs 7589 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 250 @ $29.651 vs 7589 OI; Ref=$68.09

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 200 vs 7589 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 200 @ $29.651 vs 7589 OI; Ref=$68.05

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 250 vs 6597 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 250 @ $29.846 vs 6597 OI; Ref=$68.45

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 175 vs 6597 OI

NextEra Energy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 175 @ $30.0 vs 6597 OI; Ref=$68.66

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NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. The utility distributes power to nearly 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 34 gigawatts of generation. FP&L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with more than 34 GW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.

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Jim Cramer analiza el rendimiento de varias acciones estadounidenses y comparte sus recomendaciones clave. ¿Cuáles destacan y cuáles evitar?

Cramer respalda NextEra Energy (NEE) y descarta otras acciones: ¿cuáles tienen más potencial?

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) and recommended buying the same. &#8220;I think you've got a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEE/earnings">good one,&#8221; he added</a>.
On Jan. 24, NextEra Energy Inc posted in-line earnings for the fourth quarter and said it continues to expect adjusted EPS of $3.45-$3.70 for FY25.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cramer&#8217;s Take On Tech Stocks</h3>
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<li>Fastly, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLY#NYSE">FSLY</a>) has missed the quarter too often, Cramer said. &#8220;If you want to be in that, you want to be in Cloudflare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>).&#8221; The San Francisco-based company will release financial results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, Feb. 12.</li>
<li>A10 Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATEN#NYSE">ATEN</a>) is &#8220;up in a straight line, it's a parabolic move.&#8221; He noted that although it's a good company, but he can't recommend parabolic stocks. &#8220;Let that one come in,&#8221; he added. The San Jose, California-based company, on Feb. 4, posted better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Stocks In Focus</h3>
Danaher Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) has been bad for him, the Mad Money host said. &#8220;That last quarter was terrible, and, frankly, they were very smug on the call talking about how good it was, and that was a very ill-advised strategy that they adopted, and I don't like it.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Raymond James analyst Andrew Cooper, on Feb. 3, downgraded Danaher from Outperform to Market Perform.
IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>) is Jeffrey Gendell's [Chief Executive Officer for IES Holdings] company, Cramer said. &#8220;He is a, just an amazing man.&#8221;
As per the recent earnings report, IES, on Tuesday, reported quarterly earnings of $2.64 per share, up from $1.86 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $749.50 million in sales during the quarter, compared to $634.40 million the same period last year.
Cramer said Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) is a &#8220;really great&#8221; company, but he doesn't want to recommend the stock. &#8220;It's the best house in a bad neighborhood, and we don't want to be in bad neighborhoods,&#8221; he added.
In the recent news, Schlumberger's OneSubsea joint venture on Tuesday entered an agreement with Vår Energi to deliver a subsea production systems work scope, aimed at supporting multiple upcoming oil and gas developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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<li>NextEra Energy shares gained 0.1% to settle at $69.27 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Fastly shares dipped 2.4% to close at $9.99 during the session.</li>
<li>Danaher shares fell 1% to settle at $210.01.</li>
<li>IES shares climbed 8.4% to close at $242.10 on Thursday.</li>
<li>SLB shares fell 1.9% to settle at $40.05.</li>
<li>A10 Networks shares fell 1.3% to close at $20.55 on Thursday.</li>
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Jim Cramer Likes This Utilities Stock: 'I Think You've Got A Good One'

BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler downgraded the shares of American States Water Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWR#NYSE">AWR</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AWR/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast from&nbsp;$85&nbsp;to&nbsp;$71.</a>
The analyst has lowered the rating due to AWR&#8217;s relatively high premium compared to the water utility sector and the view that utilities with elevated premiums continue to witness compression versus value.
While the analyst does not see any fundamental decline in earnings quality or growth and still regard AWR as one of the best-managed water utilities, its 32% premium over the coverage and 11% premium over the water sub-group make it less attractive in light of potential multiple compression.
The premium reflects AWR&#8217;s quality factor, balanced by the analyst&#8217;s tempered view for high premium expansion and anticipation for multiple compression in a higher interest rate environment.
AWR has already benefited from recent regulatory approvals, which are reflected in the analyst&#8217;s forecast, and see few catalysts that would push the EPS projections higher over the next 12 months.
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The company, along with other California investor-owned water utilities, was granted permission to postpone its cost of capital filing until 2026, preserving the current 10% authorized ROE for that year.
The analyst&#8217;s model had already factored in a status quo ROE for 2026, but the added certainty is a positive outcome. Additionally, AWR received final approval for its California general rate case settlement.
The analyst expects the company to maintain strong growth, executing consistently. The analyst&#8217;s EPS estimates for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are $3.33, $3.55, and $3.85, respectively (consensus: $3.32, $3.52, $3.81).
While the analyst typically considers high-premium water multiples to be unsustainable compared to electric and gas utilities due to improving growth rates in those sectors and the broader expectation of sustained higher interest rates, ESG trends may still provide support for water utilities.
As traditional ESG favorites like NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) shift strategies toward more gas-focused investments, water utilities remain, alongside wires-only companies, among the few ESG-friendly options for global ESG funds with U.S. exposure.
If ESG investments move away from NEE and other renewable-focused stocks, water utilities, including AWR, could see a boost from this shift in flows, concluded the analyst.
Price Action: AWR shares are trading lower by 2.77% at $72.44 at the last check Monday.
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Note: This story has been updated with additional details on recent moves by tech titans.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclosed</a> a series of new trades as President Donald Trump&#8216;s equations with the leaders of Big Tech companies and other firms evolve during his second term. Greene&#8217;s portfolio shows the addition of 14 stocks and U.S. Treasuries, in a disclosure dated Jan. 27.
What Happened: The Republican politician, Greene, who has been the representative of Georgia&#8217;s 14th congressional district since 2021 has added a total of five lots of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with a transaction value of $1,001-$15,000 each to her portfolio in 2025, with the most recent trade on Jan. 21.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s government trades <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">tracking tool</a>, Taylor Greene also owns two lots of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), with the recent purchase valued at $1,001-$15,000 on Jan. 21.
Whereas, Green purchased Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 21, valued at around $1,001-$15,000, ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision
Here&#8217;s a summary of Greene&#8217;s trades on Jan. 21:
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>US Treasury Bills</td>
<td>$50,001-$100,000</td>
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While she owned two lots of Palo Alto Networks worth $1,001-$15,000 and one lot of U.S. Treasury bills worth $100,001-$250,000, all other purchases in the list are the most recent, dated Jan. 21.
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Apart, from these stocks, she had investments worth $1,001-$15,000 in three lots of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), and Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) in 2025.
She also held one lot worth $1,001-$15,000 in Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), and two lots worth the same in United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), in 2025.
Lastly, in 2025, she owned four lots of the same amount in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Why It Matters: Members of Congress, both senators and representatives must publicly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclose</a> any personal stock trades they make. This means they have to file a report whenever they buy or sell stock.
The STOCK Act, which became law in 2012, requires these reports to be filed within 45 days of the transaction and also mandates monthly disclosures of their financial holdings. This law aims to prevent insider trading by making sure Congress members don&#8217;t use their privileged information for personal profit in the stock market.
Major tech titans, including Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, Amazon&#8217;s Jeff Bezos, Meta&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple&#8217;s Tim Cook, And Google&#8217;s Sundar Pichai have been visiting President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935628/mark-zuckerberg-meets-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-mending-fences-ahead-of-gop-white-house-return">Trump's Mar-a-Lago </a>residence, reportedly seeking to shape future tech policies. 
Following Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, major tech leaders are shifting their strategies to align with the new administration. Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42779753/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-replaces-global-affairs-chief-nick-clegg-with-republican-joel-kaplan-ahead-of-trump-inauguration">appointed Republican</a> Joel Kaplan to lead policy and donated $1 million. Google, Amazon, and Apple followed suit with similar contributions. Microsoft's Satya Nadella, who reportedly gave $500,000 to Trump&#8217;s first inauguration, is also engaging with the new administration to strengthen relations.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Loads Up On Meta, Amazon, Tesla, Nvidia And Other Stocks As Donald Trump's New Equations With Big Tech Leaders Sets Stage For Growth: What Is At Stake? (UPDATED)

Records from January 27, 2025 indicate that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia made a purchase of NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000, with the transaction dated January 27, 2025 and filed in January.
As of now, NextEra Energy shares are trading down 3.51% at $71.24.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Marjorie Taylor Greene executed 163 trades totaling over $1.14 million. The largest of these trades were in Costco Wholesale and Home Depot stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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Here is a list of Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent trades:
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<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Adobe</td>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Applied Mat</td>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Caterpillar</td>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Duke Energy</td>
<td>DUK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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To keep an eye on Marjorie Taylor Greene's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Over $1K Worth of NextEra Energy Stock

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NextEra Energy Reaffirms Expectations For 2025-2027

Wall Street paused for a breather on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 index hovering around the flatline at midday trading in New York after a five-day rally that pushed the market to fresh record highs this week. Meanwhile, investor attention shifted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/forex">forex and gold markets.</a>
The greenback is experiencing its worst weekly performance since July 2023, as President Donald Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs during his first week and escalated pressure on the Federal Reserve, urging the central bank to lower interest rates. The U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – dropped 0.7% on Friday, extending its weekly decline to 1.7%.
Adding to the dollar's downward momentum, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.5%, the highest level since 2008, in a move that broadly met expectations.
Gold capitalized on the dollar's weakness and rising tensions between the president and the central bank, marking another week of strong gains and approaching all-time highs. The bullion, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), was trading at $2,777 per ounce.
On the macro front, S&amp;P Global reported a slowdown in private sector growth in January, as the services sector faced an unexpected setback, despite manufacturing expanding for the first<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43195427/us-services-growth-slows-manufacturing-finally-expands-in-january-inflation-was-broad-based-expert-warns"> time in seven months.</a>
A warning came from the University of Michigan's consumer survey, which downwardly revised the January consumer confidence indicator and pointed to increasing trends of households making purchases in advance to avoid potential price hikes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43197024/consumer-confidence-declines-as-buying-in-advance-trends-grow">linked to tariffs.</a>
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 2.5% following Trump's executive order signed on Thursday, aimed at strengthening U.S. leadership in digital assets. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,314.96</td>
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<td>6,119.65</td>
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<td>44,541.76</td>
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<td>21,861.02</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) eased 0.1% to $608.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.1% lower to $444.96.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.4% to $530.73.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) stalled at $229.40.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
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<li>American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) fell 2.4% after reporting fourth-quarter results. </li>
<li>Other stocks moving on quarterly results were Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), up 1.3%, NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), up 4%, HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), down 3.2%, First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>), up 3.1%, Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>), down 14.3%, Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), down 3.6%, Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), down 7.1%, and CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), down 2.8%. </li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) soared 8.1% after new weight loss drug amycretin showed strong trial results. </li>
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NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) shares are trading higher after it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43188070/nextera-energy-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results-available-on-companys-website" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fourth-quarter FY24 results</a>.
Revenue of&nbsp;$5.385 billion missed the estimate of&nbsp;$7.525 billion and adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$0.53 was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a>.
Operating income declined to&nbsp;$941 million from $2.660 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Florida Power &amp; Light Company&nbsp;(<a target="_blank" href="https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/~/media/Files/N/NEE-IR/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/2025/2025-0124%20NEEQ42024News%20Release%20vFinal.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">FPL</a>) segment adjusted net income declined slightly to $845 million from $846 million in the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2023.
Meanwhile, Next Energy Resources&#8217; adjusted earnings rose to $446 million from $361 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Cash flows from operating activities for the year totaled $13.260 billion, compared to $11.301 billion a year ago. As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.487 billion.
Outlook: For FY25, NextEra Energy continues to expect adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$3.45-$3.70. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs. consensus of&nbsp;$3.68</a>.
Also, NextEra Energy expects adjusted EPS of $3.63-$4.00 in 2026 and $3.85-$4.32 in 2027.
The company also expects to grow its dividends per share by approximately 10% annually through at least 2026, based on a 2024 baseline. In addition, NextEra Energy&#8217;s long-term financial expectations remain unchanged.
John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, &#8220;Continuing our track record of providing long-term value for shareholders, we have delivered compound annual growth in adjusted earnings per share of more than 10% since 2021 and of approximately 10% over the past 10 years, both of which are the highest among all top-10 power companies.&#8221;
&#8221;Given the strength of both of our businesses, we will be disappointed if we are not able to deliver financial results at or near the top of our adjusted earnings per share expectations ranges in each year through 2027, while maintaining our strong balance sheet and credit ratings.&#8221;
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During the earnings call, the company stated that it inked a framework agreement with GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/~/media/Files/N/NEE-IR/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/2025/Final_Q4%202024%20Script.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">to </a>develop natural gas-powered generation solutions.
This partnership is expected to support multiple gigawatts of capacity for data centers, manufacturing reshoring, industrial electrification, and various energy customers, including utilities and commercial sectors.
Over the next four years, both companies plan to collaborate to identify key grid locations for new generation.
GE Vernova will provide advanced natural gas technologies and electrification solutions, while NextEra Energy will integrate renewable, storage, and gas-fired generation solutions for large energy loads.
Also, NextEra requested U.S. regulators for a licensing change for the Duane Arnold nuclear plant to potentially restart the Iowa facility and aims to revive the reactor by the end of 2028.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) and Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPU#NYSE">VPU</a>).
Price Action: NEE shares are up 4.66% at $72.46 at last check Friday.
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NextEra Energy shares are trading higher. The company reported Q4 financial results.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 07:30 AM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
NextEra Energy missed estimated earnings by 0.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.53 versus an estimate of $0.53.
Revenue was down $1.49 billion from the same period last year.
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.05 which was followed by a 3.0% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at NextEra Energy's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>8.11B</td>
<td>7.36B</td>
<td>6.05B</td>
<td>5.70B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>7.57B</td>
<td>6.07B</td>
<td>5.73B</td>
<td>6.88B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
NextEra Energy management provided guidance for FY 2027, expecting earnings between $3.85 and $4.32 per share.
To track all earnings releases for NextEra Energy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEE/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

NextEra Energy Earnings Analysis: Q4 Recap

NextEra Energy Expects FY25 Adj EPS Of $3.45-$3.70. vs $3.68 Est

NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 1.92 percent increase over earnings of $0.52 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.385 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.525 billion by 28.44 percent. This is a 21.70 percent decrease over sales of $6.877 billion the same period last year.

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NextEra Energy Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.53, Inline, Sales $5.385B Miss $7.525B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Bright Scholar Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEDU#NYSE">BEDU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Moog Inc. Class A Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOG#NYSE">MOG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $873.04 million. 
• Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $33.73 billion. 
• South Plains Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPFI#NASDAQ">SPFI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $49.16 million. 
• First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $39.14 per share on revenue of $2.21 billion. 
• Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKFN#NASDAQ">LKFN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $63.09 million. 
• Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $141.53 million. 
• NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $7.98 billion. 
• HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $6.16 per share on revenue of $18.23 billion. 
• Telefonaktiebolaget L M (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $7.01 billion. 
• American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.98 per share on revenue of $17.14 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEP#NYSE">NEP</a>) today announced the company is changing its name to XPLR Infrastructure, LP, effective today, and will begin trading under the new ticker symbol, XIFR, on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2025.

NextEra Energy Partners, LP To Be Renamed XPLR Infrastructure, LP, Effective Today; Will Begin Trading Under The New Ticker Symbol, "XIFR" On The NYSE On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2025.

NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) is ready to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEE/earnings">before the market opens</a>. Analysts expect the energy giant to report earnings per share (EPS) of 52 cents and revenues of $7.53 billion.
Despite recent setbacks—the company&#8217;s stock is down 4.31% over the past six months and 3.64% year-to-date—NextEra Energy has a lot to prove as it faces increasing competition in the renewable energy space.
JPMorgan&#8217;s Mark Strouse believes that the growth-oriented strategy of NextEra's subsidiary, Nextera Energy Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEP#NYSE">NEP</a>), could help stabilize its long-term outlook, despite challenges with financing and project development. 
Investors should pay attention to cash flow visibility, U.S.-based manufacturing and diversified end markets when considering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy">clean energy stocks</a> in the current environment. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Ahead For Clean Energy?</h2>
NextEra Energy's stock isn&#8217;t the only clean energy stock on a rocky ride lately. Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) and Brookfield Renewable Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>) are two names that investors have been eyeing. JPMorgan maintains an "Overweight" rating on both. The bank has a price target of $28 for BEP and $32 for BEPC by December 2025.
Meanwhile, Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), another clean energy player, is expected to continue its growth with a price target of $91, although analysts have reduced the target from a previous $112.
But not all players are in favor—Nextera Energy Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEP#NYSE">NEP</a>), with its reliance on NextEra, remains a bit of a wildcard. With JPMorgan&#8217;s neutral rating and a revised price target of $20 for NEP, it's clear that the market views some caution as warranted.
In contrast, Nextracker Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), a leader in solar energy, has seen an "Overweight" rating with a target price of $58 by December 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Clean Energy Rally Losing Steam?</h2>
Despite these targets, NextEra's recent struggles and broader market conditions, including interest rates and potential delays in new projects, suggest that clean energy stocks may face a bumpy ride ahead. 
Still, with renewable energy's long-term growth prospects and NextEra's vast footprint in solar and wind generation, there's reason to believe that the utility will continue to be a cornerstone in any clean energy-focused portfolio.
As NextEra prepares to deliver its fourth-quarter results, all eyes will be on whether the company can deliver on expectations.
Could a surprise earnings beat turn the tide for NextEra? Despite its diversified business model and massive scale in renewable energy, NextEra Energy's short-term prospects remain tied to broader market dynamics at play.
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Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43036258/polar-vortex-brings-winters-coldest-air-for-trumps-inauguration-day-what-it-means-for-utilities-retailers-energy-stocks">not winter whiteouts.</a>
What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue their region&#8217;s first-ever snowstorm alert, CNN <a href="url-would-go-here">reports</a>.
The system&#8217;s power shocked the region Tuesday. Streets from Houston, Texas, through Louisiana, disappeared under white blankets, reaching six inches deep in some areas. Thermometers plunged into territory more familiar to northern states, driving wind chills into single digits across Texas.
Emergency declarations spread across Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as the storm intensified. The Gulf Coast, better known for hurricane preparation, now faces winter conditions that threaten to paralyze communities for days, CNN reports.
The storm&#8217;s intensity caught many areas off guard. Snow accumulation and icy conditions transformed southern highways into hazard zones. Weather experts warn the cold snap could shatter records dating back more than a century.
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Why It Matters: Local power providers mobilize resources to protect vital infrastructure. The scale of the response reflects the region&#8217;s unusual winter challenge.
Officials closed roads across five southern states, emptying highways and forcing residents indoors. &#8220;Most of us haven&#8217;t experienced this combination of bitter cold and significant snow ever in our lifetime,&#8221; Louisiana climatologist Jay Grymes told CNN
The storm&#8217;s reach shut down major transportation arteries. Both Houston airports suspended flights, while New Orleans saw nearly all air traffic halt by morning. Port operations froze, and even space exploration paused as NASA&#8217;s Texas operations suspended work through Wednesday.
School systems from Texas to Florida shifted to remote learning or closed entirely. Atlanta officials warned of road conditions deteriorating rapidly as the system pushes east.
Several major utilities are positioning themselves as the winter storm impacts their service territories:
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<li>CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>), a major utility provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, focuses on electric transmission and distribution in the state and natural gas distribution across several U.S. regions.</li>
<li>Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>), a prominent southeastern energy provider, specializes in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, with operations in multiple states.</li>
<li>Entergy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) serves customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas, providing electric power generation, transmission, and distribution services.</li>
<li>Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) operates across the Carolinas, Florida, and parts of the Midwest, delivering electric power generation, transmission, and distribution services.</li>
<li>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) primarily serves Florida through its subsidiary Florida Power &amp; Light and is a leading investor in renewable energy, focusing on wind and solar power.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NEE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for NextEra Energy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $333,725, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $553,754.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $57.5 to $100.0 for NextEra Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for NextEra Energy options trades today is 489.71 with a total volume of 7,384.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for NextEra Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $57.5 to $100.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>NextEra Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737482432_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$231.0K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$126.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>575</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$28.85</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$102.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NextEra Energy</h3>
NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power &amp; Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. The utility distributes power to nearly 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 34 gigawatts of generation. FP&amp;L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with more than 34 GW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.
In light of the recent options history for NextEra Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is NextEra Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,662,056, the price of NEE is up by 0.6%, reaching $71.19.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 3 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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NextEra Energy's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NEE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for NextEra Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $1,021,527, and 5 are calls, amounting to $280,539.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $85.0 for NextEra Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in NextEra Energy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NextEra Energy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $85.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NextEra Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736962226_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.91</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$557.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$129.5K</td>
<td>266</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$118.9K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$118.6K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td>989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$104.7K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NextEra Energy</h3>
NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power &amp; Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. The utility distributes power to nearly 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 34 gigawatts of generation. FP&amp;L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with more than 34 GW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.
<h3>Present Market Standing of NextEra Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,150,671, the price of NEE is up by 2.24%, reaching $69.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 9 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About NextEra Energy

Utilities, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s biggest laggard in 2023, staged a remarkable rebound in 2024, fueled by surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, electrification, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/utilities">and decarbonization trends.</a>
Among the beneficiaries of this momentum are ETFs with exposure to utility stocks like GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), which may reap the benefits of the growing energy needs of data centers.
Three ETFs that can cash in on this trend include the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>), Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPU#NYSE">VPU</a>), and Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTY#NYSE">FUTY</a>), each offering a way to invest in a bunch of companies supporting the energy-intensive operations of data centers.
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The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, with an expense ratio of a mere 0.09% and assets of $16.39 billion under management, holds promise. NextEra,&nbsp;Constellation Energy&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), and Vistra are among the top holdings of this fund, which mirrors the Utilities Select Sector Index as a benchmark.
The Vanguard Utilities ETF has an expense ratio of 0.10% and $8.8 billion in assets under management. This fund also gives significant weightage to NextEta, Constellation, and Vistra.
The Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF is exposed to Nextra, Constellation and Vistra as well, and carries an expense ratio of 0.08%. 
Why Utilities Are Thriving
We often hear the phrase &#8220;data is the new oil&#8221; these days, and data centers, the backbone of the digital world, are often overlooked as power consumers. Supporting real-time communication, data storage, and cloud-based operations to run technologies like smartphones and connected appliances requires massive electricity, and there is one sector that data centers rely on for power &#8211; utility providers.
According to the International Energy Agency, data centers and data transmission networks comprise 1%-1.5% of global electricity use.
The increasing integration of AI, which relies on energy-intensive computations, further boosts this demand. Power demand growth for utilities—historically stagnant at 1%-2% annually—is now expected to climb to about 6-8% annually for the next decade, driven by these technological trends, <a href="https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/outlook-utilities">reported </a>Fidelity Investments.
Utilities are traditionally a defensive sector with stability and lower sensitivity to economic fluctuations, as evident from &#8220;a lower beta relative to other sectors to the broad market,&#8221; per Fidelity.
These factors appealed to investors during a dynamic year. According to a Deloitte&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/technology-media-and-telecom-predictions/2025/genai-power-consumption-creates-need-for-more-sustainable-data-centers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a>, the annual power consumption of AI data centers&nbsp;is anticipated to increase 10 times from 2022 and hit 90 terawatt-hours by 2026. The utility sector and ETFs exposed to it appear to be on an upward trajectory.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
12:14 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	925	175	12	7589	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:13 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	750	250	10	7589	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:09 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	500	250	7	7589	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:07 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	200	200	3	7589	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:54 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	1001	250	15	6597	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:52 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$40.00	Jan 15, 2027	681	175	175	3	6597	SWEEP	BEARISH