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    Earnings call· Sep 2025(Q3 FY25)

    NEXTERA ENERGY INC NEE

    Oct 28, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    NextEra Energy Q3 FY25 — Strong Earnings Growth and Strategic Nuclear Recommissioning

    NextEra Energy delivered robust Q3 FY25 results, driven by strong performance at both FPL and Energy Resources, with significant adjusted EPS growth. The company announced a landmark partnership with Google to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear plant, highlighting its strategy to meet surging power demand from hyperscalers. Management reiterated its long-term financial expectations and commitment to dividend growth, emphasizing its diverse growth avenues and strong market positioning.

    Highlights

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    • Adjusted EPS increased 9.7% year-over-year in Q3 FY25, with 9.3% growth through the first 9 months.

    • FPL's regulatory capital employed grew approximately 8% year-over-year, driving strong performance.

    • Energy Resources added 3 GW to its backlog, including a record 1.9 GW of battery storage, bringing total backlog to nearly 30 GW.

    • Entered a 25-year PPA with Google to recommission the 615 MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant, expected to contribute up to $0.16 of annual adjusted EPS on average over its first 10 years.

    • FPL customers experienced top decile reliability, nearly 60% better than the national average, with typical residential bills 20% lower than 20 years ago (inflation-adjusted).

    Concerns

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    • FPL's Q3 retail sales decreased 1.8% year-over-year due to milder weather, though weather-normalized sales increased 1.9%.

    • Energy Resources' 'All other impacts' decreased by $0.09 per share, driven by asset recycling and higher financing costs.

    • 900 MW removed from Energy Resources' backlog (650 MW for development reasons, 250 MW due to permitting delay), though expected to return later.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted EPS
    At or near the top end of expectation ranges
    high materiality
    High
    Operating cash flow average annual growth
    At or above adjusted EPS CAGR range
    medium materiality
    High
    Dividends per share growth
    Roughly 10% per year
    high materiality
    High
    Duane Arnold adjusted EPS contribution
    Up to $0.16
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
    FPL's performance was primarily driven by regulatory capital employed growth. The company reversed a significant portion of reserve amortization, with a remaining balance for future use. Retail sales were impacted by milder weather but showed underlying growth.
    Adjusted EPS increase: $0.08 year-over-yearRegulatory capital employed growth: approximately 8% year-over-yearCapital expenditures: approximately $2.5 billion for the quarterReported return on equity for regulatory purposes (12 months ending September 2025): approximately 11.7%Reserve amortization reversed: approximately $218 millionRemaining reserve amortization balance: roughly $473 millionRetail sales decrease (reported): 1.8% from prior year comparable periodRetail sales increase (weather-normalized): 1.9% from prior year comparable periodCustomer growth: increasedUnderlying usage: increased
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    NextEra Energy Resources
    Energy Resources saw strong adjusted earnings growth driven by new investments and customer supply. Despite weaker wind resources, the nuclear fleet performed well. The company had a record quarter for battery storage origination and significant backlog additions.
    Adjusted earnings growth: approximately 13% year-over-yearAdjusted EPS increase: $0.06 year-over-yearContributions from new investments: increased $0.09 per shareWind resource (Q3 FY25): approximately 90% of long-term averageWind resource (Q3 FY24): 93% of long-term averageCustomer supply business contribution increase: $0.06 per shareNew renewables and storage origination: 3 gigawatts added to backlogTotal backlog: nearly 30 gigawattsNew projects placed into service: more than 1.7 gigawattsBattery storage origination: 1.9 gigawatts added to backlog
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    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EPS growth
    9.7%year-over-year
    Q3 FY25

    Company-wide adjusted EPS growth for the quarter.

    Adjusted EPS growth
    9.3%year-over-year
    First 9 months FY25

    Company-wide adjusted EPS growth for the first nine months of the fiscal year.

    Nonfuel O&M costs vs. national average
    70%vs. national average
    Current

    FPL's nonfuel O&M costs are 70% lower than the national average.

    Nonfuel O&M costs vs. industry second best
    50%vs. second best in industry
    Current

    FPL's nonfuel O&M costs are over 50% lower than the second best in the industry.

    Power generation mix
    90%
    Current

    Approximately 90% of FPL's power generation comes from gas-fired fleet and nuclear units.

    Typical residential bills
    20%vs. 20 years ago (inflation-adjusted)
    Current

    Typical FPL residential bills are 20% lower than they were 20 years ago when adjusted for inflation.

    Customer reliability
    60%vs. national average
    Current

    FPL customers experienced top decile reliability that's nearly 60% better than the national average.

    Allowed midpoint regulatory return on equity
    10.95%
    FY26-FY29

    Proposed settlement agreement for FPL's 2025 base rate proceeding.

    Equity ratio
    59.6%no change
    FY26-FY29

    Proposed settlement agreement for FPL's 2025 base rate proceeding, with no change to the equity ratio.

    Typical residential bill increase
    2%
    FY25-FY29

    If the proposed agreement is approved, typical residential customer bills would increase only about 2% annually.

    Project inventory coverage
    1.5x
    Through 2030

    Energy Resources has approximately 1.5x coverage of the project inventory required to support its development expectations through 2030.

    Backlog additions
    3 GW or more
    Last 6 consecutive quarters

    This marks the sixth consecutive quarter that Energy Resources has added 3 or more gigawatts to its backlog.

    Adjusted EPS decrease
    $0.04year-over-year
    Q3 FY25

    Adjusted earnings per share from Corporate and Other decreased by $0.04 per share year-over-year.

    Backlog removed
    650 MW
    Q3 FY25

    Removed from backlog, expected to return in 2026-2027.

    Backlog shifted
    250 MWshifted from FY25 to FY26
    Q3 FY25

    Shifted from 2025 to 2026 due to permitting delay.

    Gas pipeline
    20 GW
    Current

    Roughly a 20-gigawatt pipeline already developed due to the development platform.

    SMR capacity potential
    6 GW
    Future

    Potential SMR capacity across existing nuclear sites and greenfield sites.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Retail sales growth1.9%%
    Regulatory rate base growth8%%

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    Renewables and storage backlognearly 30 gigawattsQ3 FY25

    added 3 gigawatts this quarter, placed more than 1.7 gigawatts into service

    Expected to go into service over the next few years and into 2029. Includes 1.9 GW of battery storage additions this quarter.

    Deals & partnerships

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    GooglePower Purchase Agreement for recommissioned nuclear plant25-year

    25-year power purchase agreement with Google to recommission the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear plant. Will help power Google's cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa.

    Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) and Corn Belt Power CooperativeAcquisition of minority interest in Duane Arnold Energy Center

    Signed definitive agreements to acquire CIPCO and Corn Belt's combined 30% interest in the Duane Arnold plant, bringing NextEra's ownership to 100%. CIPCO will also purchase 50 MW of the plant's output.

    GoogleAgreement to explore development of advanced nuclear generation

    NextEra Energy and Google have signed an agreement to explore the development of advanced nuclear generation to be deployed in the U.S.

    Capital programs

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    FPL 4-year energy infrastructure investment planplannedapproximately $40 billion
    Start: FY26

    Benefit: 5.3 gigawatts in solar, 3.4 gigawatts in battery storage, a gas peaker plant

    FPL plans to invest approximately $40 billion over the next 4 years in new all-the-above energy infrastructure, pending regulatory approvals.

    Duane Arnold Energy Center recommissioningunderway

    Benefit: 615 megawatts

    Recommissioning of the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear plant in Palo, Iowa, to power Google's cloud and AI infrastructure. Expected to return to operation no later than Q1 2029.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Weather variabilityQ3 FY25

    FPL's Q3 retail sales decreased 1.8% from prior year comparable period

    Mitigation: Weather-normalized retail sales increased 1.9%, indicating underlying growth.

    Higher financing costs and asset recyclingQ3 FY25

    Energy Resources' 'All other impacts' decreased by $0.09 per share

    Project development and permitting delaysQ3 FY25

    900 MW removed from backlog (650 MW for development reasons, 250 MW due to permitting delay)

    Mitigation: Expected to return to backlog in 2026-2027; company has 1.5x inventory coverage and strong pipeline.

    What to watch in Q4 FY25

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    FPL 2025 base rate proceeding decision

    November 20
    CurrentProposed settlement agreement reached, evidentiary hearings completed.
    TargetFinal decision from Florida Public Service Commission.

    Why it matters

    The outcome will determine FPL's allowed ROE, equity ratio, and rate stabilization mechanism for the next four years, impacting future earnings and capital deployment.

    We completed evidentiary hearings earlier this month and expect the Florida Public Service Commission to provide a final decision on the proposed settlement agreement on November 20.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about the capital expenditure for recommissioning Duane Arnold and the terms of acquiring the 30% minority interest, referencing a $1.6 billion budget for a Pennsylvania plant.

    Management declined to provide specific CapEx but stated confidence in efficient recommissioning due to the plant's good condition and experienced team. The 30% buyout was in exchange for assuming the minority owners' decommissioning liability, which NextEra views as attractive given existing decommissioning funds.

    “On your second question on the 30% buyout of CIPCO and Corn Belt, it's really pretty straightforward. I mean that buyout was done in exchange for us assuming their decommissioning liability.”

    asked by Steven Fleishman · answered by John Ketchum

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Golden Age of Power Demand

    America is experiencing a "golden age of power demand," with new electrons needed rapidly. NextEra Energy, with its development platform and ability to build low-cost generation and transmission, is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, focusing on both recontracting existing assets and building new infrastructure. The company sees extensive long-term growth drivers both inside and outside Florida.

    02

    FPL's Strategic Investments and Rate Proposal

    FPL plans to invest approximately $40 billion over the next 4 years in energy infrastructure, including 5.3 GW of solar, 3.4 GW of battery storage, and a gas peaker plant. A proposed 4-year rate agreement, pending regulatory approval, would provide a midpoint regulatory ROE of 10.95% and an equity ratio of 59.6%, leading to typical residential bill increases of only about 2% annually between 2025 and 2029.

    03

    Energy Resources' Development and Supply Chain Advantage

    Energy Resources benefits from policy certainty provided by federal tax credits for renewables through 2030, with suppliers positioned for FEOC compliance. The company has 1.5x coverage of project inventory needed through 2030, reducing development risk. It continues to lead in battery storage origination, with a record 1.9 GW added to backlog this quarter, backed by domestic supply.

    04

    Hyperscaler Strategy and Data Center Hubs

    NextEra Energy is actively serving hyperscalers and data center operators who require large-load solutions. The company's national footprint, strong balance sheet, supply chain capabilities, and experience across all generation types (renewables, storage, gas, nuclear) position it uniquely to develop "data center hubs" across the country, often involving bringing their own generation.

    05

    Duane Arnold Recommissioning and Nuclear Strategy

    The company announced a 25-year PPA with Google to recommission the 615 MW Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear plant in Iowa, expected to return to operation by Q1 2029. This project, which includes acquiring the remaining 30% interest from minority owners, accelerates nuclear development and will contribute to EPS. NextEra and Google will also explore advanced nuclear generation development.

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    Gas-Fired Generation Opportunities

    NextEra sees significant opportunities in new gas-fired generation, leveraging its extensive experience and development platform. The company has a roughly 20 GW pipeline for gas projects. This can complement renewables and storage for data center build-outs, providing immediate load interconnects with renewables while gas-fired generation follows later.

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    Project Returns and Market Dynamics

    Project returns in the industry are currently higher than ever due to strong demand and limited supply. NextEra is well-positioned to capitalize on this, particularly with its existing generation rolling off contract by the end of the decade, which can be recontracted at higher premiums.

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