Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)
NASDAQ: XEL · Real-Time Price · USD
80.47
+1.71 (2.17%)
Nov 4, 2026, 12:33 PM EST - Market open
Xcel Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 20 analysts polled by S&P Global, Xcel Energy stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $89.82. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 11.62% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $76 (-5.55%) and the highest is $99 (+23.03%).
Price Target: $89.82 (+11.62%)
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 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 | Nov '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $93 → $95 | Buy | Maintains | $93 → $95 | +18.06% | Nov 3, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Reiterates $87 → $90 | Buy | Reiterates | $87 → $90 | +11.84% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $85 → $94 | Buy | Maintains | $85 → $94 | +16.81% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Reiterates $91 → $92 | Buy | Reiterates | $91 → $92 | +14.33% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Buy Maintains $92 → $86 | Buy | Maintains | $92 → $86 | +6.87% | Oct 30, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
15.62B
from 14.67B
Increased by 6.48%
Revenue Next Year
17.22B
from 15.62B
Increased by 10.24%
EPS This Year
4.14
from 3.80
Increased by 9.03%
EPS Next Year
4.57
from 4.14
Increased by 10.26%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.