The problem is valuation. NextEra Energy's success and positive outlook are well known. That generally leaves the shares priced at a premium to the utility sector. For example, NextEra's dividend yield is currently around 2.6%. The average utility's, using Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF as a proxy, is roughly 3%. That may not seem like a huge difference on an absolute basis, particularly when you consider the S&P 500 index's yield is a scant 1.2%, but it means collecting roughly 13% less income each year.