NextEra Energy forecasts higher adjusted profit growth in 2026

Dec 8 (Reuters) - NextEra Energy NEE.N on Monday raised its adjusted profit forecast for the current-year as well as 2026, as the utility benefits from a surge in power demand driven by data centers.

This move comes amid increased power demand driven by data centers strains grids across the country and as a wave of tech companies sign deals to source nuclear power.

NextEra now expects adjusted earnings per share for 2025 between $3.62 and $3.70 compared with prior view of $3.45 to $3.70.

For 2026, it expects adjusted profit between $3.92 and $4.02 compared with a prior view of $3.63 to $4.00.