Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)
NASDAQ: XEL · Real-Time Price · USD
75.73
-0.61 (-0.80%)
Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Xcel Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 18 analysts polled by S&P Global, Xcel Energy stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $91.76. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 21.17% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $74 (-2.28%) and the highest is $101 (+33.37%).
Price Target: $91.76 (+21.17%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Xcel Energy stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Reiterates $92 → $89 | Hold | Reiterates | $92 → $89 | +17.52% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $102 → $97 | Buy | Maintains | $102 → $97 | +28.09% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Truist Financial | Buy Maintains $94 → $88 | Buy | Maintains | $94 → $88 | +16.20% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Buy Maintains $92 | Buy | Maintains | $92 | +21.48% | Aug 4, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
15.63B
from 14.67B
Increased by 6.58%
Revenue Next Year
17.22B
from 15.63B
Increased by 10.11%
EPS This Year
4.11
from 3.80
Increased by 8.27%
EPS Next Year
4.54
from 4.11
Increased by 10.41%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.