Xcel Energy (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$66.56 - $84.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume559.83K
Average Volume (3M)6.03M
Market Cap
$48.32B
Enterprise Value$85.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.76B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$39.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.1
Beta0.20
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. Volume7,224,193
30 Day Avg. Volume6,028,410
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 Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.31Price Target Upside13.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)4.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Capital Plan & Data-center PipelineA record $14B capex plan and visible incremental projects (incl. multi‑GW data center commitments) expand regulated rate base. That structurally increases long-term allowed returns, creates durable earnings drivers tied to utility investments, and supports multi-year growth visibility.
Renewables, Storage Build And Tax-credit TailwindsMaterial additions to renewables and long-duration storage increase low‑margin volatility resilience and rate‑base recovery while large PTC/ITC subsidies improve project economics. These structural shifts lower generation carbon intensity and lock in predictable cash flows via regulated recovery mechanisms.
Proactive Financing & Management ExecutionManagement's early capital‑markets actions demonstrate disciplined funding of an elevated capex program and reduce execution risk from future market dislocations. Proactive equity and hybrid issuance preserves financial flexibility and supports planned rate‑base growth without abrupt financing gaps.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising LeverageMaterial debt accumulation to fund capex increases financial rigidity: higher interest exposure, reduced covenant headroom and less flexibility for opportunistic investments. Sustained elevated leverage limits ability to absorb regulatory setbacks or fund incremental investment without dilutive financing.
Volatile Operating Cash Flow & Inconsistent FCFLarge swings in OCF and intermittent negative FCF create execution risk for a capital‑intensive utility. Timing mismatches between construction spend, rate recovery and working capital can pressure liquidity and force financing at inopportune times, raising long‑term funding costs.
Regulatory Uncertainty Across JurisdictionsOngoing contested rate cases and administrative rulings can delay or reduce recovery of costs and capex, compress allowed returns, and introduce timing risk to cash flows. For a regulated utility, unresolved outcomes materially influence long‑term earnings durability and capital recovery profiles.
Xcel Energy News
XEL FAQ
What was Xcel Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Xcel Energy lowest stock price was $66.56 and its highest was $84.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Xcel Energy’s market cap?
Xcel Energy’s market cap is $48.32B.
When is Xcel Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Xcel Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Xcel Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Xcel Energy 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Xcel Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Xcel Energy pay dividends?
Xcel Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.593 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.09%. See more information on Xcel Energy dividends here
What is Xcel Energy’s EPS estimate?
Xcel Energy’s EPS estimate is 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Xcel Energy have?
Xcel Energy has 624,269,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Xcel Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Xcel Energy 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?
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:
$92.31 (13.85% Upside)
$92.31 (13.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
XEL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 209.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy Inc., through its various operating units, functions as a multifaceted energy company involved in the complete cycle of electricity – from its production and procurement to its transmission, delivery, and eventual sale. Its business is organized into three main divisions: Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and a final "All Other" segment. The company employs a diverse range of energy sources for electricity generation, including traditional options like coal, nuclear power, natural gas, and oil, as well as a strong focus on renewables such as hydroelectric, solar, biomass, wood/refuse, and wind. In addition to its electric services, Xcel Energy is active in the natural gas sector, managing the acquisition, pipeline transport, distribution, and retail sales of natural gas. It also offers transportation services for natural gas owned by its customers. The firm's operations also encompass the creation and leasing of critical natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, storage depots, and compression facilities. Furthermore, Xcel Energy diversifies its investments into rental housing ventures and is responsible for sourcing necessary equipment for the construction of new renewable power facilities. Serving a broad customer base that includes residential households, commercial enterprises, and industrial clients, the company's service area covers specific geographic regions in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Xcel Energy provides electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers and supplies natural gas to around 2.1 million consumers. The company, founded in 1909, maintains its headquarters 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
$92.31
▲(13.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
28.51% Mutual Funds
19.68% Other Institutional Investors
20.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors