This Top Dividend Stock Continues to Be 1 of the Smartest Investments You Can Make

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has been a wealth-creating machine over the decades. The utility company has been growing at an above-average rate for years, powered by Florida's growing economy and its focus on investing in clean energy. Those dual growth drivers have given it the fuel to increase its dividend at a 10% compound annual rate over the past couple of decades. That has helped drive significantly higher total returns compared to the S&P 500 (13% annualized versus 10%). The energy company's growth drivers remain as strong as ever. Because of that, it continues to be one of the smartest investments you can make.NextEra Energy's growth was on full display during the first quarter of this year. The company's adjusted earnings per share rose nearly 9% compared to the prior-year period. That's a robust growth rate for a utility. It continues to benefit from the strong operational performance of its electric utility in Florida (FPL) and its renewable energy platform (NextEra Energy Resources). Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool