Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)
NASDAQ:XEL
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XEL Stock Chart & Stats
$81.08
$0.32(0.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$81.08
$0.32(0.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.21 - $84.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume559.83K
Average Volume (3M)4.27M
Market Cap
$50.67B
Enterprise Value$86.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.76B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$37.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.50
Shares Outstanding624,269,530
10 Day Avg. Volume4,430,261
30 Day Avg. Volume4,265,951
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)2.96
P/FCF Ratio8.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.93Price Target Upside14.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)4.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Spending And Regulated Asset BasePlanned capital spending on generation and transmission is expected to expand the regulated asset base and underpin sustained earnings and dividend growth.
Data Center Pipeline And BacklogMaterial increase in contracted and high-probability data center backlog improves visibility into future sales and supports revenue growth as large customers commit to service agreements.
Strategic Alliances And Transmission AwardsStrategic alliances with major partners and wins in large transmission projects enhance access to resources and accelerate development of generation and transmission capacity, creating new long-term cash flow drivers.
Bears Say
Regulatory Approval UncertaintyRegulatory reviews conducted in tranches and pending rate cases create uncertainty about which projects will be approved and when, risking delays or scope reductions for planned investments.
Rising Expenses And Equity DilutionWeaker weather and rising expenses for depreciation, interest and property taxes, combined with equity dilution, could compress earnings and pressure cash flow metrics.
Wildfire Risk And Rate AffordabilityElevated wildfire risk and concerns about customer rate affordability increase regulatory overhang and could constrain the company's ability to secure favorable rate treatments.
Xcel Energy News
XEL FAQ
What was Xcel Energy Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Xcel Energy Inc lowest stock price was $65.21 and its highest was $84.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Xcel Energy Inc’s market cap?
Xcel Energy Inc’s market cap is $50.67B.
When is Xcel Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Xcel Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Xcel Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Xcel Energy Inc released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.907 by $0.003.
Is Xcel Energy Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Xcel Energy Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Xcel Energy Inc pay dividends?
Xcel Energy Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.57 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.09%. See more information on Xcel Energy Inc dividends here
What is Xcel Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
Xcel Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Xcel Energy Inc have?
Xcel Energy Inc has 624,269,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Xcel Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Xcel Energy Inc reported an EPS of $0.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.907. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.24%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Xcel Energy Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in XEL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Xcel Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$92.93 (14.61% Upside)
$92.93 (14.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
XEL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 709.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Xcel Energy Inc
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
XEL Company Deck
XEL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call balances meaningful near-term challenges (regulatory disallowance, wildfire liabilities, weather effects, and higher financing/depreciation pressures) with stronger positives: sequential and year-over-year ongoing earnings growth, aggressive infrastructure investment (>$3B in Q1; $14B plan for 2026), a sizable and actionable data center pipeline highlighted by the Google ESA (1,900 MW + long-duration storage) and JDA with NextEra, substantial tax-credit benefits, proactive financing that already covers over half of five-year equity needs, and reaffirmed guidance and long-term growth targets. Management framed regulatory items as manageable and emphasized execution partnerships to mitigate supply-chain/labor risks.View all XEL earnings summariesXEL Revenue Breakdown
83.07% Regulated Electric
16.93% Regulated Natural Gas
XEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$92.93
▲(14.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
27.42% Mutual Funds
1.93% Other Institutional Investors
39.20% Public Companies and Individual Investors