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NextEra Energy Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS rose 9.7%: Adjusted earnings per share were $1.13 against $1.03 a year earlier, an increase the company gave as 9.7% year-over-year. Adjusted earnings were $2.348 billion. Source
  • FPL settlement reached in August: FPL reached a proposed settlement in its 2025 base rate proceeding with most intervenors. Evidentiary hearings were completed earlier this month, and the proposal awaits Florida PSC approval. Source
  • Regulatory capital employed up about 8%: FPL regulatory capital employed grew about 8% from the same quarter last year, the company reported. Source
  • 3 GW added to backlog: NEER added 3 gigawatts of new renewables and storage origination to its backlog in the quarter. Source
  • Google PPA covers Duane Arnold output: A NEER subsidiary entered a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google, linked to the Duane Arnold plant's return to operation. Source

“And I'm very excited about our announcement yesterday of a two-pronged collaboration with Google that we believe will strengthen U.S. leadership in nuclear power.”

John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS Source2025$3.45 to $3.70Kept
Adjusted EPS Source2026$3.63 to $4.00Kept
Adjusted EPS Source2027$3.85 to $4.32Kept
Dividends per share SourceGrowth off a 2024 base, through at least 2026roughly 10% per yearKept
FPL capital investment SourceFull-year 2025$9.3 billion to $9.8 billionRaised from $8 billion to $8.8 billion
Duane Arnold nuclear plant contribution SourceAverage over first 10 years of operation, assuming 100% ownershipup to $0.16 of annual adjusted EPSNew
FPL typical residential bill Source2025 to 2029about 2% on average

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: FPL full-year capital investment expectation raised to $9.3 billion to $9.8 billion, from $8 billion to $8.8 billion in the prior release. Source
  • Guidance kept: Long-term financial expectations and the 2025 to 2027 adjusted EPS ranges were continued without change. Source
  • New guidance: Expected Duane Arnold contribution to adjusted EPS, up to $0.16 a year on average over the first 10 years, was given for the first time. Source
  • New: New collaboration with Google to support nuclear deployment, including the planned restart of the 615 MW Duane Arnold plant in Iowa. Source
  • New: Definitive agreements signed to acquire the combined 30% interest held by CIPCO and Corn Belt, which would bring NextEra Energy Resources' ownership to 100%. Source
  • New: FPL reached a proposed settlement in August with most intervenors, in place of the earlier rate plan described in the prior release. Source
  • New: A new agreement with Google to explore the development of advanced nuclear generation for deployment in the U.S. Source

Third-quarter earnings and drivers

  • Adjusted EPS rose 9.7%: Adjusted earnings per share were $1.13 against $1.03 a year earlier, an increase the company gave as 9.7% year-over-year. Adjusted earnings were $2.348 billion. Source
  • GAAP EPS rose to $1.18: Net income attributable to NextEra Energy was $2.438 billion, or $1.18 per diluted share, against $1.852 billion, or $0.90, in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Revenue rose to $7.97 billion: Operating revenues were $7,966 million, against $7,567 million a year earlier. FPL reported $5,285 million and NEER $2,566 million. Source
  • FPL earnings rose on investment: FPL net income was $1.463 billion, or $0.71 per share, against $1.293 billion, or $0.63 per share. Management said FPL's growth primarily reflected continued investment in the business. Source
  • NEER adjusted earnings rose: NEER adjusted earnings were $1.102 billion, or $0.53 per share, against $979 million, or $0.47 per share, a year earlier. GAAP NEER net income was $1.275 billion, or $0.62 per share. Source

FPL rate case and investment

  • FPL settlement reached in August: FPL reached a proposed settlement in its 2025 base rate proceeding with most intervenors. Evidentiary hearings were completed earlier this month, and the proposal awaits Florida PSC approval. Source
  • Settlement supports investment through 2029: Management said the proposed four-year settlement would support continued smart capital investments through 2029 while keeping bills below the national average. Source
  • Regulatory capital employed up about 8%: FPL regulatory capital employed grew about 8% from the same quarter last year, the company reported. Source
  • Quarterly FPL capex about $2.5 billion: FPL capital expenditures were about $2.5 billion in the third quarter, the company reported. Source

“We believe we are well positioned to continue delivering for our customers and shareholders”

John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer

NEER backlog and origination

  • 3 GW added to backlog: NEER added 3 gigawatts of new renewables and storage origination to its backlog in the quarter. Source
  • Backlog near 30 GW after service additions: More than 1.7 GW of new projects entered service since the July call, leaving the backlog at nearly 30 GW. Source
  • Additions enter service through 2029: Management expects the backlog additions to go into service over the next few years and into 2029. Source

Duane Arnold restart and Google deal

  • Google PPA covers Duane Arnold output: A NEER subsidiary entered a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google, linked to the Duane Arnold plant's return to operation. Source
  • Iowa cooperative buys 50 MW: CIPCO will buy 50 megawatts of the plant's output on terms consistent with the Google PPA, after collaboration with the plant's minority owners. Source
  • Recommissioning is the collaboration's cornerstone: Ketchum described the Duane Arnold recommissioning as the cornerstone of the Google collaboration, which he said would put Iowa's only nuclear plant on a path back online. Source

“will be disappointed if we are not able to deliver financial results at or near the top of our adjusted earnings per share expectations ranges in each year through 2027”

John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Corporate costs and expenses

  • Corporate and Other adjusted result fell $0.04: On an adjusted basis, Corporate and Other decreased $0.04 per share; on a GAAP basis it increased $0.17 per share, both compared with the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization was $2.096 billion, against $1.642 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Operating expenses rose to $5.58 billion: Total operating expenses were $5.582 billion, against $4.942 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Interest expense fell $664 million: Interest expense was $1.153 billion, against $1.817 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Disposal gains of $143 million: Gains on disposal of businesses and assets were $143 million, against $231 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source

Cash flow and capital

  • Operating cash flow fell over nine months: Net cash from operating activities was $9.986 billion for the nine months, against $11.279 billion a year earlier. Source
  • NEER investment spend of $12.3 billion: Independent power and other investments of NEER were $12.276 billion over the nine months, against $13.436 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Dividends paid rose to $3.5 billion: Dividends on common stock were $3.499 billion over nine months, against $3.176 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Equity issuance of $2.0 billion: Common stock and equity unit issuances were $2.028 billion over nine months, against $47 million a year earlier. Source
  • Long-term debt issuance of $15.2 billion: Long-term debt issuance was $15.246 billion over nine months, and retirements were $7.546 billion. Source

Customers and affordability

  • Bills below national average: Management said typical residential bills remain well below the current national average, and about 20% lower than 20 years ago after adjusting for inflation. Source
  • Florida growth and generation mix: The company described Florida as one of the nation's fastest-growing states and FPL as adding solar and storage to its gas-fired and nuclear fleet. Source
  • Reliability and service maintained: Management said FPL continues to deliver high reliability, outstanding customer service and low bills through smart capital investment and cost management. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 October 2025

  • Florida PSC decision on settlement: The company expects the Florida Public Service Commission to give a final decision on the proposed settlement agreement on Nov. 20. Source
  • Duane Arnold restart timing: Restart is expected no later than the first quarter of 2029, and perhaps as early as the fourth quarter of 2028. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate case SourceProposed four-year base rate settlement; evidentiary hearings completed
Rate base growth SourceRegulatory capital employed up approximately 8% year-over-year
Capital plan SourceFPL full-year 2025 capital investments $9.3 billion to $9.8 billion
EPS growth target SourceAdjusted EPS 2026 $3.63 to $4.00; 2027 $3.85 to $4.32

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The settlement is a proposal and takes effect only if the PSC approves it, so the projected bill path depends on that approval. Source
  • Regulatory: Recommissioning of the Duane Arnold plant depends on pending regulatory approvals tied to the Google power purchase agreement. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it would be disappointed if results were not at or near the top of the adjusted EPS ranges each year through 2027. Source
  • Not stated: FPL initiated its 2025 base rate proceeding on Feb. 28, with new rates intended to take effect in January 2026. Source

Other quarters

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