NextEra Energy's $590M Volume Drops to 165th Rank as Insiders Sell Millions and Institutions Adjust Holdings

On August 19, 2025, NextEra Energy (NEE) closed with a 1.04% gain, trading at $75.40. The stock saw a 38.47% drop in trading volume to $590 million, ranking 165th in market activity. Institutional investors collectively own 78.72% of shares, with notable shifts in holdings. GQG Partners LLC and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased stakes by 58.4% and 20.7%, respectively, while Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors reduced its position by 24.3%. Northern Trust Corp. added 9.6% to its holdings in the fourth quarter.

Insider transactions included Treasurer James Michael May selling 2,177 shares ($168,718) and EVP Robert Coffey offloading 7,500 shares ($538,800), reflecting reduced ownership by key executives. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.5665 per share, yielding 3.0% annually. Analyst activity highlighted mixed price targets, with Wells Fargo and UBS lowering estimates, while BMO Capital Markets raised its rating to "outperform." The consensus target price remains $84.42, reflecting moderate investor optimism.

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