Xcel Energy Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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The meeting highlighted record infrastructure investments, strong financial performance, and a strategic focus on grid modernization and data center growth. Shareholders approved all proposals, and leadership addressed affordability, cybersecurity, and governance.
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Ongoing Q1 2026 EPS rose to $0.91, driven by higher electric revenues and infrastructure investment. Major agreements, including a 15-year Google data center contract, support $7+ billion in incremental investment, with 2026 EPS guidance reaffirmed at $4.04–$4.16.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Ongoing 2025 EPS rose to $3.80, driven by sales growth and disciplined cost management, while major investments in grid modernization and renewables support long-term growth. Strategic partnerships and a robust data center pipeline position the company for 6–8%+ EPS growth through 2030.
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Q3 2025 ongoing EPS was $1.24, with strong infrastructure investment and reaffirmed 2025 guidance. A $60B five-year capex plan supports 11% rate base growth, and long-term EPS growth is expected to average 9% through 2030.
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Q2 2025 EPS rose to $0.75 from $0.54 year-over-year, driven by strong sales and infrastructure investment. Management reaffirmed 2025 EPS guidance and highlighted $15B+ in new capital needs, with robust data center and transmission growth.
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Shareholders approved all proposals, including board elections and executive compensation. The company reported strong 2024 financials, announced a $45 billion grid investment, and outlined ambitious clean energy and data center growth plans, while addressing risks from wildfires and tariffs.
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Q1 2025 EPS was $0.84, with strong infrastructure investment and reaffirmed full-year guidance. Wildfire mitigation settlements and robust data center growth support a $10+ billion investment pipeline, while tariff and regulatory risks remain manageable.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Ongoing 2024 EPS rose to $3.50, with strong infrastructure investment and continued clean energy progress. 2025 guidance is reaffirmed at $3.75–$3.85 per share, supported by robust sales growth, major data center contracts, and proactive risk management.
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Ongoing Q3 2024 EPS rose to $1.25, driven by infrastructure investment and strong load growth, especially from data centers. A $45B five-year capital plan supports 5% annual sales growth, with reaffirmed 2024 guidance and a raised long-term EPS growth target of 6%–8%.
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Q2 2024 EPS rose to $0.54, driven by rate case revenues and capital investments, with reaffirmed 2024 EPS guidance of $3.50–$3.60. Data center and electrification demand are boosting long-term growth forecasts, while wildfire mitigation and infrastructure investments remain key priorities.