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- symbol XEL
- Rev/Share 24.0638
- Book/Share 36.1397
- PB 2.0072
- Debt/Equity 1.5899
- CurrentRatio 0.9628
- ROIC 0.0442
- MktCap 42902042040.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.7621
- PFCF -41.9785
- PE 20.2958
- Debt/Assets 0.4424
- DivYield 0.0308
- ROE 0.1041
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | XEL | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | $70 | $72 | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | XEL | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | $69 | $80 | Dec. 12, 2024 |
| Initiation | XEL | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $70 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
| Upgrade | XEL | Argus | Hold | Buy | -- | $68 | Aug. 26, 2024 |
News
Jefferies Sees ‘Golden Age of Utilities': 5 High-Yielding Top Picks
Published: August 26, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
For generations, utility stocks were only considered a good idea for “orphans and widows,” a term that once referred to utility stocks considered so safe and reliable that they were suitable for even extremely conservative investors, like widows and orphans.
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Texas AG launches investigation into Xcel Energy, other utilities connected to wildfires
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
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.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Xcel Energy Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Sales Miss, Adds Customers
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
XEL tops second-quarter earnings forecasts with strong infrastructure recovery, but revenues fall short despite customer gains.
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
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.
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Xcel (XEL) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Xcel (XEL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Xcel Energy Inc. Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
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 October 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2025. Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.9 million electricity customers.
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Xcel Energy to Release Q2 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
XEL's Q2 results may benefit from new customer growth and data center demand, but rising costs could limit gains.
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Xcel Energy (XEL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Xcel (XEL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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PPL vs. Xcel Energy: Which Utility Stock Offers More Upside?
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Both PPL and XEL are investing billions in transmission upgrades and integrating renewable energy to meet regulatory and demand trends.
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Xcel Energy Announces Portfolio of New Power Projects to Meet Growing Demand in Texas and New Mexico
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
AMARILLO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy has announced new generation resource additions as part of an overall portfolio to meet the rapidly rising energy needs of its Texas and New Mexico service area. The portfolio includes extensions of 521 megawatts of existing generation as well as the addition of 17 new power projects that will add 5,168 megawatts of new nameplate capacity to the region's generation fleet by 2030. Technologies selected include 3,200 megawatts of dispatchable generati.
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Xcel Energy: A Potential AI Data-Center Play With A Wildfire Overhang
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Xcel Energy is a diversified utility with strong AI data center growth prospects, but recent wildfire litigation clouds near-term outlook. Despite a solid long-term track record, XEL has underperformed utilities sector peers over the last five years and posted a rather lackluster Q1 earnings report in April. I rate XEL a HOLD due to ongoing legal risks and limited upside, but see it as a watch-list candidate for opportunistic entry on pullbacks.
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For July 2025
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My July 2025 watchlist focuses on high-yield, attractively valued stocks, aiming for a 12% long-term CAGR and outperforming benchmarks. Since its inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.11%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while providing a superior dividend yield. The June 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.54% and an expected return of 13.62%.
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Xcel Energy Powering More of the Economy as Energy Transition Continues
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy is powering even more of the economy as it continues to reduce the carbon emissions from its operations, the company announced in its 20th annual Sustainability Report today. The company now provides reliable electric service to data centers, vehicle charging, home heating, natural gas development and other areas of the economy that spur growth and support opportunities for customers to choose cleaner energy sources. As it provides value to customers in.
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Published: June 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The liberation day market selloff has been entirely recovered during the month of May. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.81%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while providing a superior dividend yield. The June 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.62% and an expected return of 13.63%.
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Xcel Energy: Don't Miss Out On This Quality Dividend Grower
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Xcel Energy Inc. is just three years away from becoming a Dividend Aristocrat. Having met or exceeded guidance for 20 consecutive years, I'm confident the utility will deliver on its 6% to 8% annual ongoing diluted EPS growth target. XEL is financially positioned to execute its $45 billion five-year capital spending plan, with investment-grade credit ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
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Xcel Energy: Big Plans But At A Premium And Uncertainty Looms
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Xcel Energy reaffirms FY2025 EPS guidance of $3.75 to $3.85 despite missing Q1 EPS and revenue expectations due to high wildfire mitigation costs. The company has a $45 billion capital growth plan focused on renewable energy, but faces risks from fluctuating tariffs and regulatory uncertainty. Xcel Energy's stock has increased by 25.43% year to date, making it less attractive compared to peers; a hold rating is recommended.
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Xcel Energy Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, to Invest $45B
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
XEL's first-quarter earnings are lower than expected. The company adds electric and natural gas customers to its existing base and gains from higher demand.
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Xcel (XEL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Xcel (XEL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Xcel Energy to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
XEL's first-quarter earnings are expected to have gained on the back of demand from its expanding customer base. However, an increase in operating expenses might have offset the positives.
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About Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)
- IPO Date 2001-03-13
- Website https://www.xcelenergy.com
- Industry Regulated Electric
- CEO Robert C. Frenzel
- Employees 11380