NextEra Energy price target lowered to $80 from $95 at Mizuho

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) and partners were selected to develop Project Star, a $22 billion energy campus in Texas with 6.47 GW capacity. The project, expected to start delivering power by 2029, will serve a large data center and the grid. NextEra's earnings and debt levels are noted, with the company trading at a forward P/E of 18.85x. Hedge fund interest in NextEra has increased, but the project's financial impact on the company remains unclear.

NextEra Energy (NEE) has a December 14, 2026 court hearing to approve a $15.5M settlement for shareholder derivative actions. The settlement, if approved, would resolve multiple legal cases against current and former executives. Analysts have a Hold rating with an $80 price target, while AI analyst Spark rates it Outperform.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi opposes NextEra Energy's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, urging regulators to reject the deal after a state-wide listening tour. She cited lack of protections for Virginians in the proposal.

NextEra Energy's $67B acquisition of Dominion Energy faces opposition from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and other officials, citing concerns over electricity bills, employment, and clean-energy development. The companies have extended customer bill credits and employee retention commitments to address concerns. The deal, subject to regulatory review, would be the largest U.S. utility transaction, according to Deloitte data.

NextEra Energy's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy faces political opposition in Virginia, with Governor Abigail Spanberger expressing skepticism and seeking measures to lower electricity bills, protect jobs, and accelerate clean-energy development. Both companies have offered concessions, including extended bill credits and job retention commitments.

NextEra Energy (NEE) and Dominion Energy (D) face Virginia scrutiny over their proposed $67B merger. Governor Spanberger and energy officials seek to address potential impacts on bills, workers, and clean energy. The companies aim to close the deal in 2H 2027, pending regulatory approvals. NEE shares closed at $76.28 and D at $61.02 on Oct. 6.