Still, NextEra went from a stock that most investors would find appealing to one that's probably too expensive for value investors. The yield has gone from roughly average for a utility to below average, which limits its appeal for income-focused investors, too. If you're looking to maximize your passive-income stream, you've probably missed out on the opportunity to buy NextEra Energy at a historically generous yield. But the dividend growth shouldn't be ignored. NextEra Energy has been viewed as "expensiv ...