NextEra Energy earnings strengthened in the third quarter of 2026 as adjusted earnings per share rose 9.7% to $1.24. The company also added 3.7 gigawatts of renewables and storage projects to its development backlog.

NextEra Energy earnings rise across core businesses

GAAP net income attributable to NextEra Energy reached $4.78 billion, or $2.28 per share. That compared with $2.44 billion, or $1.18 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted earnings increased to $2.59 billion from $2.35 billion. Adjusted EPS rose to $1.24 from $1.13, reflecting 9.7% year-over-year growth.

NextEra Energy adjusted Q3 results

Adjusted earnings
Q3 2025: $2.348B
Q3 2026: $2.592B

Adjusted EPS
Q3 2025: $1.13
Q3 2026: $1.24

Source: NextEra Energy’s October 21, 2026 earnings release. Adjusted figures are non-GAAP measures.

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NextEra Energy earnings outlook remains unchanged

NextEra Energy Resources reported adjusted earnings of $1.25 billion, up from $1.10 billion. The business added 2.4 gigawatts of battery storage within its 3.7-gigawatt quarterly origination total.

The backlog reached about 36.7 gigawatts after accounting for 1.8 gigawatts placed into service since July. Management also maintained its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of at least 8% annually through 2032.

The company continues to expect 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.92-$4.02. It is targeting the upper end but did not raise the formal range.

The figures come from NextEra Energy’s October 21 results. The release date is separate from the quarter’s operating period.

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