Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

NASDAQ: XEL · Real-Time Price · USD
74.26
+0.88 (1.20%)
At close: Jan 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
74.52
+0.26 (0.35%)
After-hours: Jan 9, 2026, 5:35 PM EST
1.20%
Market Cap43.93B
Revenue (ttm)14.23B
Net Income (ttm)1.92B
Shares Out 591.54M
EPS (ttm)3.27
PE Ratio22.73
Forward PE18.46
Dividend$2.28 (3.07%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Volume3,468,031
Open73.88
Previous Close73.38
Day's Range73.67 - 75.04
52-Week Range62.58 - 83.01
Beta0.47
AnalystsBuy
Price Target84.00 (+13.12%)
Earnings DateFeb 5, 2026

About XEL

Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, purchasing, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates electricity through wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar energy sources, as well as coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natu... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1909
Employees 11,380
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol XEL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Xcel Energy's revenue was $13.44 billion, a decrease of -5.39% compared to the previous year's $14.21 billion. Earnings were $1.94 billion, an increase of 9.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for XEL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $84.0, which is an increase of 13.12% from the latest price.

Price Target
$84.0
(13.12% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Xcel Energy: Don't Miss Out On This Upcoming Dividend Aristocrat

Xcel Energy has upped its dividend for 22 straight years, which puts it on track to become a Dividend Aristocrat before the decade is over. The regulated utility anticipates $60 billion in capital spe...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy: I Love Utilities In My Portfolio

Xcel Energy stands out as a regulated utility poised for strong, predictable dividend growth and long-term capital appreciation. XEL plans up to $60 billion in capex through 2029, targeting 11% annual...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy - In Full Investing Mode

Xcel Energy is pursuing aggressive capital spending, aiming to double its rate base by 2030 through a $60 billion investment plan. Rapid growth is offset by accelerating dilution and surging net debt,...

9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy Expands Giving, Supports Communities and Nonprofits in 2025

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy employees, contractors and retirees, supported by the company's Foundation, provided over $14 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in 2025 to supp...

11 days ago - Business Wire

Xcel Energy Announces Upsizing and Results of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today (i) the results of its previously announced three separate offers (each an Offer and, togeth...

18 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Xcel Energy Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today the pricing terms of its previously announced three separate offers (each an Offer and, toge...

21 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Xcel Energy Elects Maria Demaree to Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that Maria Demaree has been elected to its board of directors, effective December 17, 2025. Demaree has been with Lockheed ...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Xcel Energy Inc. Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 57 cents per share. The dividends are payable January ...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Texas Attorney General sues Xcel Energy unit over Smokehouse Creek wildfire

The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, sued Xcel Energy's unit Southwestern Public Service Company for causing the Smokehouse Creek fire in 2024, his office said on Tuesday.

24 days ago - Reuters

Xcel Energy Announces Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today the commencement of three separate offers (the Offers) to purchase for cash up to $345,000,0...

25 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Touchstone Value Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Update

The Touchstone Value Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Within the Fund's Consumer Discretionary sector allocation, Aptiv plc po...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Xcel Energy Inc. ( XEL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Roopesh Aggarwal - VP of Finance & Head of Investor Relations Robert Frenzel - President, CEO & Chairm...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy misses quarterly profit estimates on higher interest charges, expenses

U.S. utility Xcel Energy missed third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, hurt by higher interest charges as well as operating and maintenance expenses.

2 months ago - Reuters

Xcel Energy Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Report

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today reported 2025 third quarter GAAP earnings of $524 million, or $0.88 per share, compared with $682 million, or $1.21 per share in the ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Bria Shea named President, Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North and South Dakota

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy today named Bria Shea as president, Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, effective immediately. Shea will oversee the operating company's s...

2 months ago - Business Wire

XELLL: A 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes IPO From Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy Inc. has issued 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085 under ticker XELLL, offering quarterly distributions and a BBB-/Baa2 rating. Xcel Energy maintains strong fundamentals, a stable cr...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2025 financial results. The earnings report will be released ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Xcel Energy reaches settlement related to 2021 wildfire in Colorado

Xcel Energy said on Wednesday it has reached settlement agreements that resolve all claims related to the 2021 Marshall Fire in Colorado.

3 months ago - Reuters

Xcel Energy Reaches Agreements in Principle to Resolve All Litigation Related to 2021 Marshall Fire

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy reaches agreements in principle to resolve all litigation related to 2021 Marshall Fire.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Time To Buy These 3 Unstoppable Dividend Growth Machines

Today, I'm covering V, XEL, and RGLD. The trifecta provides a market-beating 1.6% yield, an average A-rated S&P credit rating, and is 12% under fair value estimates. V benefits from its dominant payme...

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Texas AG launches investigation into Xcel Energy, other utilities connected to wildfires

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into several utility companies connected to the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fires, his office said on Friday.

5 months ago - Reuters

Xcel Energy: Buy This Dividend Aristocrat In The Making

Xcel Energy is on its way to joining an elite group of dividend-growth stocks. The regulated utility topped analyst expectations for operating revenue and ongoing diluted EPS in Q2. XEL is arguably se...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian J. Van Abel - Executive VP & CFO Robert C.

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Xcel Energy's quarterly profit boosted by rate hikes, rising power demand

U.S. utility Xcel Energy on Thursday reported a 47% rise in second-quarter profit, helped by higher revenue through rate hikes, even as rising interest, depreciation and operations costs partially off...

5 months ago - Reuters

Xcel Energy Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Report

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today reported 2025 second quarter GAAP earnings of $444 million, or $0.75 per share, compared with $302 million, or $0.54 per share in the...

5 months ago - Business Wire