NextEra Energy (NEE) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from NextEra Energy (NEE) based on its 10.1% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~10.1%).

Initial dividend yield
2.494%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,269.18126.9%

Annual Dividend Income

$91.00222.8%

Monthly Dividend Income

$7.58222.8%

Yield on Cost

9.10%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,269 (+126.9%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

44.1%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$526

23.2%

Stock Price Growth

$743

32.7%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    10.74
    Annual DPS
    $2.3227
    Annual dividend
    $24.94
    Yield on cost
    2.49%
    Stock price
    $93.15
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,078.25
    Shares
    11.02
    Annual DPS
    $2.5575
    Annual dividend
    $28.19
    Yield on cost
    2.82%
    Annual investment
    $27.73
    Stock price
    $97.81
    Total profit
    $78.25
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,164.11
    Shares
    11.34
    Annual DPS
    $2.8161
    Annual dividend
    $31.92
    Yield on cost
    3.19%
    Annual investment
    $31.38
    Stock price
    $102.70
    Total profit
    $164.11
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,258.51
    Shares
    11.67
    Annual DPS
    $3.1008
    Annual dividend
    $36.19
    Yield on cost
    3.62%
    Annual investment
    $35.54
    Stock price
    $107.83
    Total profit
    $258.51
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,362.50
    Shares
    12.03
    Annual DPS
    $3.4143
    Annual dividend
    $41.09
    Yield on cost
    4.11%
    Annual investment
    $40.31
    Stock price
    $113.22
    Total profit
    $362.50
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,477.26
    Shares
    12.43
    Annual DPS
    $3.7595
    Annual dividend
    $46.71
    Yield on cost
    4.67%
    Annual investment
    $45.79
    Stock price
    $118.89
    Total profit
    $477.26
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,604.18
    Shares
    12.85
    Annual DPS
    $4.1396
    Annual dividend
    $53.20
    Yield on cost
    5.32%
    Annual investment
    $52.10
    Stock price
    $124.83
    Total profit
    $604.18
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,744.85
    Shares
    13.31
    Annual DPS
    $4.5581
    Annual dividend
    $60.68
    Yield on cost
    6.07%
    Annual investment
    $59.37
    Stock price
    $131.07
    Total profit
    $744.85
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,901.10
    Shares
    13.81
    Annual DPS
    $5.0189
    Annual dividend
    $69.33
    Yield on cost
    6.93%
    Annual investment
    $67.76
    Stock price
    $137.62
    Total profit
    $901.10
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,075.05
    Shares
    14.36
    Annual DPS
    $5.5263
    Annual dividend
    $79.36
    Yield on cost
    7.94%
    Annual investment
    $77.47
    Stock price
    $144.51
    Total profit
    $1,075.05
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,269.18
    Shares
    14.96
    Annual DPS
    $6.0850
    Annual dividend
    $91.00
    Yield on cost
    9.10%
    Annual investment
    $88.74
    Stock price
    $151.73
    Total profit
    $1,269.18

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$25.68 (39.3% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
127.4628.19
230.2331.92
333.2936.19
436.6541.09
540.3646.71
644.4453.20
748.9360.68
853.8869.33
959.3379.36
1065.3291.00

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will NextEra Energy pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 10.1% annual dividend growth, NextEra Energy (NEE) could generate $91.00/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is NextEra Energy's projected dividend growth rate?

NextEra Energy (NEE) has grown its dividend at a 10.1% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with NextEra Energy dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional NextEra Energy shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in NextEra Energy to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At NextEra Energy's current yield of 2.49%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $481,250 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.