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Over the past six months, NextEra Energy's stock price has fluctuated, declining by 7.17% from October 10, 2025, to $77.37 on October 9, 2026, and hitting several lows including a 51-week low of $77.44 on September 23, 2026. The Q2 2026 earnings release on July 24, 2026, reported adjusted EPS of $1.15, surpassing estimates, though revenue of $7.5 billion slightly missed forecasts, with the stock remaining nearly unchanged. The Q1 2026 earnings release on April 23, 2026, showed EPS of $1.09 against an estimated $0.98, and revenue of $6.70 billion against an estimated $7.26 billion. A pending all-stock merger with Dominion Energy is anticipated to create a significant entity with over 80% regulated operations, serving approximately 10 million customer accounts across four fast-growing states, expected to drive over 9% annual adjusted EPS growth and strengthen NextEra Energy's regulated utility dominance, though successful integration is crucial. Rising interest rates have weighed on utilities like NextEra Energy by increasing the cost of refinancing and issuing debt, potentially compressing profitability. Analyst ratings in early October 2026 included Mizuho lowering its price target to $80 from $95, Seaport Research raising its price target to $56 from $55, and BMO Capital reaffirming a 'Buy' rating, resulting in a 'Moderate Buy' consensus with an average price target of $98.95.