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Better Energy Play: NextEra vs. Constellation Energy

NextEra Energy and Constellation Energy are both positioned to benefit from surging electricity demand driven by AI data center growth, but take different approaches. NextEra operates as a traditional regulated utility with renewable energy focus and offers higher dividend yield (3%), while Constellation is an independent nuclear power producer with greater growth potential but higher volatility. Constellation's stock has fallen 20% in 2026, creating a potential entry point, whereas NextEra is pursuing a major acquisition of Dominion Energy facing regulatory scrutiny.

8-K filing — DOMINION ENERGY, INC (D)

Filed: 2026-08-25 AccNo: 0001193125-26-364045 Size: 503 KB Item 8.01: Other Events

TD Cowen Upgrades Dominion Energy to Buy, Raises Price Target to $80

TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker upgrades Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $69 to $80.

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

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Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Eversource Energy, Raises Price Target to $74

Mizuho analyst Paul Fremont maintains Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $70 to $74.

UPDATE: Eversource Energy Q2 Adj. EPS $0.87 Misses $0.90 Estimate