Las energy companies they are always one good option to investalthough not free of risks in the face of geopolitical events such as the current one in the Middle East. But NextEra Energy stands out for dedicating himself to nuclear poweralthough it also provides energy with other types of sources. The company stands out for two reasons: 2.5% dividend yield which has been growing in the last 32 years and increasing interest in nuclear reactors as energy sources all over the world. What positions it as a long-term profitable investmentaccording to James Hires en Yahoo Finance.
He US Department of Energy has set a goal of tripling the country’s nuclear energy capacity by mid-century. Japan is reactivating its nuclear park with the goal of generating 20% of its electricity through nuclear energy by 2040. South Korea plans to commission two new reactors by 2038. And around the world, there are 75 nuclear reactors under construction, with another 120 planned.
The only drawback? The construction of new nuclear power plants takes a long time, around five years on average, according to the US Energy Information Administration
However, this is not a problem for dividend-seeking investors who hold their positions for the long term, allowing their wealth to grow over the years. That’s why some of the best investments in nuclear energy are companies that pay dividends, such as NextEra Energy.
Generating energy, generating profits
NextEra is a pretty simple business. After all, it is an electrical company. What distinguishes it is that it operates a large fleet of nuclear reactors: seven reactors distributed in four plants in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, and a fifth plant planned for 2029.
The company also operates other types of clean energy facilities, such as wind and solarin addition to gas natural. Likewise, it has existing gas pipeline infrastructure. This provides good diversification, but what interests me most is NextEra’s nuclear capacity, as does Alphabet-Athe parent company of Google.
At the end of 2025, NextEra announced its collaboration with Google to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold nuclear power plant, mainly to supply power to Google data centers in the area. The agreement includes a 25-year power purchase agreement for Google and an agreement to explore other potential nuclear power plant opportunities across the country. When the Duane Arnold plant comes online (expected for the first quarter of 2029), it will be NextEra’s fifth nuclear plant.
NextEra was already performing well before that. In 2025las net earnings per share (EPS) of the company grew by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) expected of 8% until 2035, to which the Duane Arnold plant and the power purchase agreement with Google will undoubtedly contribute.
Now, in terms of dividend, it offers one of the highest returns among nuclear energy companies, with a 2.5% at current prices. The company has also increased its dividend each year over the last 32 yearswhich places it more than halfway to achieving the category of «Dividend King.» Dividend Kings are companies that have increased their dividends annually for 50 years or more.
It should be noted that, sometimes, these increases are quite significant. The company’s most recent dividend, announced on February 13represented an increase in 10% interannual. NextEra projects a 6% annual growth in their dividends until 2028.
Lastly, the dividend payout ratio from NextEra is from 68.67%, high but perfectly manageable, considering that it was located in the 80% in 2022 and reached a maximum of 94% in 2020. Despite this, NextEra continued to increase its dividends while controlling its payout ratio.
In short, this is an excellent option for a long-term, high-yield dividend investment, possibly with a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP).
NextEra Energy It is trading lower on Friday afternoon at $92.32. The 70 period moving average is below the candlesticks of a little more than the last two months, RSI flat at 54 points and the MACD lines above the zero level.
Medium-term support is at $78.36. Meanwhile, Ei indicators are mixed.