Revenue during the quarter dropped 9.09 percent to $3,699 million from $4,069 million in the previous year period. Gross margin for the quarter expanded 360 basis points over the previous year period to 74.70 percent. Total expenses were 74.97 percent of quarterly revenues, down from 78.47 percent for the same period last year. This has led to an improvement of 351 basis points in operating margin to 25.03 percent.

Operating income for the quarter was $926 million, compared with $876 million in the previous year period.

"Our performance during 2016 was strong both financially and operationally, highlighted by outstanding execution on our initiatives all across the board," said Jim Robo, chairman and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy. "We grew 2016 adjusted earnings per share by 8.4 percent and delivered total shareholder return of 18.4 percent that not only beat the S&P Utility Index, but also the S&P 500. That continues a trend since 2005 during which we've delivered compounded annual growth in adjusted earnings per share of more than 8 percent. At FPL, we were pleased to reach a fair and balanced outcome related to our base rate case, while continuing to deliver on what we believe is one of the best customer value propositions in the nation. NextEra Energy Resources also had a very successful year, expanding its renewables portfolio through the addition of approximately 2,500 megawatts of new wind and solar projects. This was not only a record year for the business, but we also believe was the most wind and solar megawatts ever added in North America in one year by one company. We are extremely proud of our long-term track record of providing growth and value creation opportunities for our shareholders and are committed to continuing that track record going forward. With this in mind, we are extending our financial expectations out through 2020, based on the overall strength and diversity of our growth prospects."

For financial year 2017, NextEra Energy, Inc. forecasts diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $6.35 to $6.85 on adjusted basis.

The company has spent $8,110 million cash to meet investing activities during the year as against cash outgo of $8,005 million in the last year. It has incurred net capital expenditure of $3,299 million on net basis during the year, down 4.63 percent or $160 million from year ago.

Cash flow from financing activities was $2,495 million for the year, up 32.50 percent or $612 million, when compared with the last year.

Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1,292 million as on Dec. 31, 2016, up 126.27 percent or $721 million from $571 million on Dec. 31, 2015.

Working capital remains negative
Working capital of NextEra Energy, Inc. was negative $3,510 million on Dec. 31, 2016 compared with negative $3,312 million on Dec. 31, 2015. Current ratio was at 0.68 as on Dec. 31, 2016, up from 0.67 on Dec. 31, 2015.