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XEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.94
▲(18.35% Upside)
Based on 16 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Xcel Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $88.94 with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $84.00. The average price target represents a 18.35% change from the last price of $75.15.
Goldman Sachs Keeps Their Buy Rating on Xcel Energy (XEL)XELP/E (20x Q5-Q8 EPS)Buy$89$78Key downside risks: 1) negative rate case outcomes, 2) slower than expected renewable transition, 3) failure to close the gap between earned vs authorized ROE, and 4) cost management.
Goldman Sachs Keeps Their Buy Rating on Xcel Energy (XEL)XELP/E (20x Q5-Q8 EPS)Buy$89$78Key downside risks: 1) negative rate case outcomes, 2) slower than expected renewable transition, 3) failure to close the gap between earned vs authorized ROE, and 4) cost management.
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XEL Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
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0
0
0
0
Buy
9
19
28
27
20
Hold
12
9
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Sell
0
0
0
0
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Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
21
28
36
34
26
In the current month, XEL has received 20Buy Ratings, 6Hold Ratings, and 0Sell Ratings. XEL average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 88.94.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
XEL Financial Forecast
XEL Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for XEL is $0.96 with a range of $0.85 to $1.02. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.24. XEL beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.45% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year XEL has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for XEL is $0.96 with a range of $0.85 to $1.02. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.24. XEL beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.45% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year XEL has Performed in-line its overall industry.
XEL Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for XEL is $3.64B with a range of $3.20B to $3.89B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $3.91B. XEL beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 14.29% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year XEL has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for XEL is $3.64B with a range of $3.20B to $3.89B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $3.91B. XEL beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 14.29% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year XEL has Performed in-line its overall industry.
XEL Stock Forecast FAQ
What is XEL’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Xcel Energy Inc’s 12-month average price target is 88.94.
What is XEL’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Xcel Energy Inc has 18.35% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is XEL a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Xcel Energy Inc has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 14 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Xcel Energy Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Xcel Energy Inc is 88.94. This is based on 16 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $97.00 ,the lowest forecast is $84.00. The average price target represents 18.35% Increase from the current price of $75.15.
What do analysts say about Xcel Energy Inc?
Xcel Energy Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 16 Wall Streets Analysts.
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