5 Best Regulated Electric Stocks to Buy Now

2. NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE)

NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is one of the 11 best regulated electric stocks to buy now.

As of the close of play on June 4, NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) carried a moderately bullish consensus sentiment. The stock received coverage from 11 analysts, 8 of whom assigned Buy ratings, while 3 gave Hold calls. With no Sell rating, it has a median one-year target price of $101.45, implying potential upside of over 18% from the current level.

On May 26, Mizuho reaffirmed its Neutral rating for NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE). This rating reiteration came after the formal announcement of the company’s acquisition of Dominion (NYSE:D), in an all-stock transaction. The deal will be executed at an implied price of $77 per share.

Back on April 27, BMO Capital raised its price target on the stock from $99 to $104, while reaffirming an Outperform rating. The adjustment is attributed to solid demand across the renewables space. The firm reflected on management’s future guidance through 2035, with expectations of 8% or higher growth in EPS.

BMO Capital also noted that during the first quarter of 2026, the company saw 4 gigawatts of origination, up from 3.6 gigawatts in the same period in 2025.

NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) delivers electricity to retail and wholesale customers across North America. It produces power from solar, wind, natural gas, and nuclear energy. The company also operates different kinds of storage facilities, including battery storage, nuclear, renewables, and natural gas.

1281292 - 11759070 - 1