NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) VP Gough gets new stock awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NextEra Energy VP, Controller & CAO William John Gough reported multiple equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions. On February 12, 2026, he acquired 2,178 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant under the 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan and 1,622 shares from settlement of performance share awards, both at a stated price of $0.

That same day, 394 shares were disposed of at $91.93 per share and on February 15, 2026 another 101 shares at $93.80, in each case to satisfy tax withholding obligations. He also received an annual credit of 41 phantom shares to a Supplemental Matching Contribution Account and a grant of 4,486 stock options exercisable at $91.93, vesting in three equal installments beginning February 15, 2027.

After these transactions, Gough directly owned 10,936 common shares and indirectly held 265 shares through a Retirement Savings Plan Trust, along with 41 phantom shares and 4,486 options.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gough William John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

700 UNIVERSE BLVD

(Street)

JUNO BEACH FL 33408

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEXTERA ENERGY INC [ NEE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Controller & CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A(1)		2,178	A	$0	9,798	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A(2)		1,622	A	$0	11,420	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		F(3)		394	D	$91.93	11,026	D
Common Stock	02/15/2026		F(4)		101	D	$93.8	10,936(5)	D
Common Stock								265	I	By Retirement Savings Plan Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Shares	(6)	02/12/2026		A		41		(6)	(6)	Common Stock	0(6)	(6)	41	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$91.93	02/12/2026		A		4,486		(7)	02/12/2036	Common Stock	4,486	$0	4,486	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock grant made pursuant to Issuer's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

2. Shares acquired in settlement of performance share awards (which were not derivative securities) under Issuer's Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

3. Stock withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on shares acquired February 12, 2026 in settlement of performance share awards.

4. Restricted stock withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting of restricted stock granted February 28, 2025.

5. Includes a total of 11 dividend reinvestment shares acquired since the last report filed by the reporting person.

6. Annual credit of phantom shares to an unfunded Supplemental Matching Contribution Account ("SMCA") for the reporting person pursuant to the NextEra Energy, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") in an amount approved on the transaction date by the Issuer's Compensation Committee, which amount is determined by dividing an amount equal to (a)certain matching contributions in excess of the limits of the Issuer's Retirement Savings Plan plus (b) theoretical earnings, by the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the last business day of the relevant year ($80.28 in 2025). The value of the SMCA is payable in cash following the reporting person's termination of employment with the Issuer and its subsidiaries.

7. Options to buy 4,486 shares become exercisable in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027.

	David Flechner (Attorney-in-Fact)	02/17/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did NEE executive William John Gough report?

William John Gough reported equity compensation and tax-withholding transactions, including restricted stock, performance share settlements, phantom shares, and stock options. Some shares were withheld and disposed of to cover tax obligations tied to these awards.

How many NextEra Energy (NEE) shares did William John Gough acquire?

On February 12, 2026, Gough acquired 2,178 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant and 1,622 shares from performance share settlements. Both awards were recorded at a stated price of $0 per share under company incentive plans.

Why were some of William John Gough’s NEE shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The filing shows 394 shares on February 12, 2026 and 101 shares on February 15, 2026 were disposed of. In both cases, shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to equity awards.

What derivative awards did William John Gough receive from NextEra Energy (NEE)?

Gough received 41 phantom shares credited to a Supplemental Matching Contribution Account under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 4,486 employee stock options with a $91.93 exercise price. The options vest in three equal annual installments starting February 15, 2027.

What are William John Gough’s NEE share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Gough directly held 10,936 shares of NextEra Energy common stock and indirectly held 265 shares through a Retirement Savings Plan Trust, in addition to 41 phantom shares and 4,486 stock options.

What role does William John Gough hold at NextEra Energy (NEE)?

According to the filing, William John Gough serves as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at NextEra Energy. The reported transactions reflect equity compensation and related tax-withholding activity associated with his executive role.