NextEra Energy targets strong earnings growth and dividend increases amid planned Dominion Energy merger.

NextEra Energy announced it expects 2026 adjusted earnings per share between $3.92 and $4.02, aiming for the high end, with annual growth of 8%+ through 2035. The company plans to grow dividends by about 10% annually through 2026 and 6% annually through 2028. The proposed merger with Dominion Energy is expected to close in the second half of 2027 and will be immediately accretive to earnings. The combined company targets over 9% annual earnings growth through 2035, signaling strong long-term growth prospects for investors.