NextEra Energy, Inc.NEE
NYSE•Utilities•Utilities - Regulated Electric
Understand cash generation quality and how management allocates capital.
Free cash flow was $-8.45B in the latest quarter (63.3% decrease YoY). FCF margin is -32.6%. Shares outstanding increased by 1.3% year-over-year, indicating dilution (potentially from stock compensation or capital raises). Free cash flow is the lifeblood of a business — it funds dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, and reinvestment without relying on external capital.
Free cash flow, earnings quality, and capital allocation