NextEra Energy (NEE) in Polaris Global Value Fund Q2 2024

Solid Earnings and Strategic Management Changes Drive Growth

Author's Avatar
Apr 15, 2025
Summary
  • Announced solid earnings in April, boosting stock performance in May and June.
  • Management changes were well received, with new EVP and CFO appointments.
  • Risks include regulatory changes and competition in the renewable energy sector.
  • Contributed positively to the utilities sector gains in the fund.
  • Future outlook remains strong with leadership in renewable energy generation.

NextEra Energy (NEE, Financial) was a notable performer in the utilities sector, as highlighted in Bernard Horn (Trades, Portfolio)'s Polaris Global Value Fund 2nd-Quarter Letter 2024 Q2. The company announced solid earnings in April, which propelled the stock forward in May and June. Additionally, a series of top management changes, including the appointment of a new EVP and CFO, were well received by the market.

"Utility holding, NextEra Energy, announced solid earnings in April, propelling the stock forward in May and June. A number of top management changes in early May were also well received by the market, as Kirk Crews was appointed EVP and chief risk officer, while Brian Bolster was announced as new EVP and CFO." — Bernard Horn (Trades, Portfolio), Polaris Global Value Fund, Q2 2024 Fund Letter

Read full letter at gurufocus Bernard Horn's Polaris Global Value Fund 2nd-Quarter Letter 2024 Q2 page.