Upcoming ex-dividend date and higher payout for NEE shareholders

NextEra Energy has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout from $0.57 to $0.6232 per share. Shareholders of record on the February 27, 2026 ex-dividend date will receive the new dividend on March 16, 2026. This move signals management’s confidence in the company’s cash flows and offers income-focused investors a higher yield going forward.