Motley Fool highlights NextEra Energy and Realty Income as long-term dividend options: management expects NextEra’s dividend to grow about 6% annually from year-end 2026 through 2028, while Realty Income yields roughly 5% and pays monthly; NextEra’s yield is around 3%.
NextEra combines Florida Power & Light, which supplies electricity to about 12 million people, with a wind, solar and battery-storage developer. It added 3.6 gigawatts to its renewable and storage backlog in Q2, bringing the total to about 35.1 gigawatts. Management expects adjusted earnings per share to grow at least 8% annually through 2032 and targets the same rate from 2032 through 2035.
Realty Income owns thousands of properties leased under long-term agreements, often with tenants covering taxes, maintenance and insurance. It expects adjusted funds from operations above $4 per share this year. Higher interest rates can raise borrowing costs and make acquisitions less profitable, while economic weakness can pressure weaker tenants.
