Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol XEL
  • Rev/Share 23.847
  • Book/Share 34.4417
  • PB 2.0353
  • Debt/Equity 1.6323
  • CurrentRatio 0.7963
  • ROIC 0.0457

 

  • MktCap 40430946100.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.5513
  • PFCF -127.5424
  • PE 20.8739
  • Debt/Assets 0.4443
  • DivYield 0.0316
  • ROE 0.1008

 

  • 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

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
CMCSA, EOG, MRK, NEE, PEP, PNC, QSR, SPY, STT, VYM, WTRG, XEL
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
XEL
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
XEL
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
XEL
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
XEL
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?
XEL
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 Mr. Robert C. Frenzel
  • Employees 11380

Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.