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XEL Stock Chart & Stats
$81.67
$0.90(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$81.67
$0.90(1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$71.29 - $84.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.24M
Average Volume (3M)5.31M
Market Cap
$47.66B
Enterprise Value$89.77K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$40.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.67
Shares Outstanding624,634,300
10 Day Avg. Volume4,830,983
30 Day Avg. Volume5,312,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)2.96
P/FCF Ratio-6.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.50Price Target Upside13.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)4.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Predictable Regulated Investment PipelineXcel’s sizeable multi-year capital program creates durable rate base growth visibility. A $70B+ five-year plan with $10B+ incremental opportunities supports steady allowed-return earnings as new assets are placed in service, underpinning long-term regulated revenue and EPS tailwinds.
Improving Operating Profitability And Cash GenerationSteady operating cash flow growth and expanding margins indicate the core utility business is generating higher operating profitability. This supports ongoing capital recovery under rate mechanisms and funds a portion of investments, sustaining the firm's ability to operate through its build cycle despite heavy capex.
Regulatory Execution And Settled Rate CasesConcrete regulatory wins and settlements improve cost recovery predictability. Authorized rate increases, trackers and favorable ROE decisions materially lower regulatory execution risk and help secure timely recovery of investments, supporting sustainable cash flows and earnings drivers over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative And Worsening Free Cash FlowThe scale and trend of negative FCF signal heavy reliance on external financing to fund capital spending. Persistently large negative FCF reduces financial flexibility, increases refinancing needs, and raises the company's sensitivity to higher borrowing costs during multi-year builds.
Rising Leverage And Elevated Debt LevelsGrowing debt and high leverage reflect heavy capital intensity and constrain balance sheet flexibility. Elevated debt-to-equity increases interest expense sensitivity, limits buffer for regulatory or operational shocks, and could pressure credit metrics if investment pacing or recoveries slip.
Regulatory And Project Timing/execution RiskDelays in project in-service dates or pending approvals can postpone rate base additions and EPS accretion. Timing uncertainty makes near-to-medium-term cash recovery less certain, potentially increasing carrying costs, elongating financing needs, and exposing returns to shifting regulatory outcomes.
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 $71.29 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 $47.66B.
When is Xcel Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Xcel Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Xcel Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Xcel Energy Inc released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.14.
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 $0.593 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.05%. See more information on Xcel Energy Inc dividends here
What is Xcel Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
Xcel Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.32.
How many shares outstanding does Xcel Energy Inc have?
Xcel Energy Inc has 624,634,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Xcel Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Xcel Energy Inc reported an EPS of $0.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.79. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.66%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Xcel Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$92.50 (13.26% Upside)
$92.50 (13.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
XEL Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 601.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Xcel Energy Inc
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, meaningful year-over-year earnings growth (+24% Q2 EPS), substantial capital deployment and a large incremental project pipeline (line of sight to $10+ billion and a broader $70+ billion 5-year program). Management reaffirmed guidance, demonstrated progress on regulatory settlements and advanced customer programs, and showed substantial financing coverage (≈85% of near-term equity need). Key negatives were higher interest and financing costs that trimmed EPS, wildfire-related operational risk and some timing uncertainty for when incremental projects will hit rate base. On balance, the company presented multiple material wins and sustained momentum that outweigh manageable headwinds.View all XEL earnings summariesXEL Revenue Breakdown
83.07% Regulated Electric
16.93% Regulated Natural Gas

XEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
$92.50
▲(13.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
29.63% Mutual Funds
20.03% Other Institutional Investors
17.56% Public Companies and
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