NextEra targets 8 GW Florida large load by 2032 and 8%+ adjusted EPS growth through 2032

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NextEra Energy outlined an updated expectation for 8 gigawatts of large load at Florida Power & Light by 2032, up from 6 gigawatts, while targeting adjusted earnings per share growth of 8% or more through 2032. CEO John Ketchum said FPL has roughly 21 gigawatts of large load interest and is in advanced discussions on 12 gigawatts, with at least one large load transaction expected to be announced by year-end. CFO Michael Dunne reiterated the 2026 adjusted EPS range of $3.92 to $4.02, targeting the high end, and noted the company expects to grow dividends per share roughly 10% per year through 2026 and 6% per year from year-end 2026 through 2028. Energy Resources added 3.6 gigawatts of renewables and storage projects to its backlog, which now totals approximately 35.1 gigawatts, and recontracted over 1,100 megawatts of existing projects year-to-date. The merger with Dominion Energy, which includes $2.25 billion in shareholder-funded bill credits, is expected to close in the second half of 2027.

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Nextera Energy Inc
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NextEra targets 8 GW large load at FPL by 2032, up from 6 GW, with strong interest and advanced discussions.

Dominion Energy Inc
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Merger with NextEra mentioned, including $2.25B in shareholder-funded bill credits, but impact on Dominion is unclear.

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Florida Power & LightPrivate▲ Positive
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FPL expects 8 GW large load by 2032, with 21 GW interest and 12 GW in advanced discussions.

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