10 Best Value Dividend Stocks to Invest in According to the Media

8. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE)

Forward P/E Ratios: 18.18

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is an American renewable energy company. The company continues to make substantial investments in upgrading and expanding its energy infrastructure, positioning itself as one of the nation’s top capital investors, particularly in the renewable energy space. These efforts have been instrumental in driving consistent earnings growth. Looking ahead, NextEra Energy aims to increase its adjusted earnings per share at or near the upper end of its 6% to 8% annual growth target through at least 2027.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) posted mixed results for the fourth quarter of 2024. While its adjusted earnings per share met expectations at $0.53, revenue came in lower than anticipated, dropping 21.7% year-over-year to $5.39 billion, falling short by $2.53 billion. Still, the company reported more than 8% growth in adjusted EPS for the full year, continuing its strong performance. Since 2021, NextEra has delivered a compound annual EPS growth rate exceeding 10%, ranking it among the top 10 power producers.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) generated $13.2 billion in operating cash flow for fiscal 2024, underscoring its appeal to income-seeking investors. It also aims to grow its annual dividend by approximately 10% through 2026. In February, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.5665 per share, marking its 29th consecutive year of dividend increases. The stock supports a dividend yield of 3.5%, as of April 21.