Top 5 Gainers on Friday

In this article, we discuss the top 5 gainers on Friday. If you want to see some more companies on the list, go directly to Top 10 Gainers on Friday.

5. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 59

Shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) rose nearly four percent this morning after the wind and solar energy producer surpassed financial expectations for Q3 amid strong demand and elevated power prices.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) earned 85 cents per share on an adjusted basis, beating estimates of 79 cents per share. The quarterly revenue of $6.72 billion was also well ahead of analysts’ average estimate of $5.74 billion.

Discussing the results, CEO of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), John Ketchum, said in a statement:

“NextEra Energy delivered strong third-quarter results and is well positioned to achieve our overall objectives for 2022. Adjusted earnings per share increased by approximately 13% year-over-year, reflecting continued strong performance at both FPL and NextEra Energy Resources.”