Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
NextEra Energy Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
12.5%
FY2025
5-year range
7.9% / 13.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
NextEra Energy's return on equity (roe) of 12.5% is higher than 81% of companies in the Utilities sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.5% in FY2020 to 18.2% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.0%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Remained stable around 12.5% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+253.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 9.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.0pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.23 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 48.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.5% | -9.7% |
| FY2024 | 13.9% | +9.6% |
| FY2023 | 12.7% | +47.4% |
| FY2022 | 8.6% | +9.0% |
| FY2021 | 7.9% | +21.1% |
| FY2020 | 6.5% | -28.6% |
| FY2019 | 9.1% | -48.6% |
| FY2018 | 17.7% | -2.6% |
| FY2017 | 18.2% | +59.0% |
| FY2016 | 11.5% | -3.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026