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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.80%

The yield on cost (YOC) for NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) is 2.80%.

NEE Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.80%

Yield on Cost for NEE

NEE now pays $2.38 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$30.737.74%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$72.343.29%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$73.383.24%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$72.813.27%
Buying today(at $85.12)$85.122.80%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.80% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 10.1% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.80%

In 3 years

4.11%

In 5 years

5.32%

In 10 years

10.13%

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$85.12
$2.38
10.11%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.80%

Ending YOC

11.86%

Year 15 Dividend

$10.09

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$83.99

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$2.382.80%$0.00
Year 1$2.62+10.11%3.08%$2.62
Year 2$2.89+10.11%3.39%$5.51
Year 3$3.18+10.11%3.73%$8.68
Year 4$3.50+10.11%4.11%$12.18
Year 5$3.85+10.11%4.53%$16.03
Year 6$4.24+10.11%4.98%$20.28
Year 7$4.67+10.11%5.49%$24.95
Year 8$5.14+10.11%6.04%$30.09
Year 9$5.66+10.11%6.65%$35.75
Year 10$6.24+10.11%7.33%$41.99
Year 11$6.87+10.11%8.07%$48.85
Year 12$7.56+10.11%8.88%$56.41
Year 13$8.32+10.11%9.78%$64.74
Year 14$9.17+10.11%10.77%$73.90
Year 15$10.09+10.11%11.86%$83.99

NextEra Energy, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NextEra Energy, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for NEE stock is 2.80%.

About NextEra Energy, Inc.

NextEra Energy, Inc., operating through its diverse subsidiaries, is a prominent electric power provider in North America. The company's operations encompass the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to both individual consumers and large-scale wholesale clients. Its energy portfolio is broad, featuring power generation from wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. Beyond direct power supply, NextEra Energy is actively involved in developing, constructing, and managing long-term contracted clean energy infrastructure, including renewable energy generation sites, battery storage solutions, and electric transmission networks. The firm also participates in the sale of energy commodities and oversees the development, construction, and operation of generation assets within competitive wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2021, NextEra Energy boasted a net generating capacity of approximately 28,564 megawatts. Its extensive infrastructure included about 77,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines and 696 substations. Within Florida, the company delivers electricity to roughly 11 million individuals, serving approximately 5.7 million customer accounts across the state's eastern and lower western coastal regions. Founded in 1925, the company adopted its current name, NextEra Energy, Inc., in 2010, having previously operated as FPL Group, Inc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Juno Beach, Florida.

Juno Beach, FL
16,800 employees
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
John W. Ketchum