Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol XEL
  • Rev/Share 24.6538
  • Book/Share -113.0504
  • PB 0.0
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0

 

  • MktCap 45028007521.0
  • FreeCF/Share -3.8151
  • PFCF -19.8361
  • PE 22.4437
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.03
  • ROE 0.1303

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed XEL RBC Capital Mkts -- Outperform -- $7 Oct. 28, 2025
Initiation XEL BTIG Research -- Buy -- $96 Oct. 22, 2025
Initiation XEL TD Cowen -- Buy -- $93 Oct. 16, 2025
Initiation XEL Evercore ISI -- Outperform -- $92 Oct. 7, 2025
Upgrade XEL BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $80 Sept. 22, 2025
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

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
XEL
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Xcel Energy Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates, Expenses Rise
XEL
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

XEL's Q4 earnings and revenues miss estimates as expenses and financing costs rise year over year.

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Xcel (XEL) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
XEL
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Xcel (XEL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy propose 765 kV transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need
XEL
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy filed a Certificate of Need application for PowerOn Midwest 765 kV transmission lines.

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Xcel Energy to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
XEL
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XEL is expected to report Q4 2025 results on Feb. 5, with earnings seen up nearly 20% on customer growth and regulatory wins, even as costs, taxes and interest rise.

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Gear Up for Xcel (XEL) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
XEL
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Xcel (XEL) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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Xcel Energy (XEL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
XEL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Xcel (XEL) doesn't possess 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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Xcel Energy a “World's Most Admired Company” for Twelfth Year
XEL
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For a twelfth year, Xcel Energy has been honored as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine.

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Xcel Energy - In Full Investing Mode
XEL
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Xcel Energy is pursuing aggressive capital spending, aiming to double its rate base by 2030 through a $60 billion investment plan. Rapid growth is offset by accelerating dilution and surging net debt, now over $32 billion, raising concerns about leverage and future affordability. Xcel trades at ~20x current earnings with a 3% dividend yield, but per-share growth is muted due to dilution and capital intensity.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
BEP, XEL
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Looks Stronger for the Year Ahead?
PPL, XEL
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL and XEL ramp up clean energy and grid investments to meet surging power demand and drive long-term growth.

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Xcel Energy Expands Giving, Supports Communities and Nonprofits in 2025
XEL
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy employees, contractors and retirees, supported by the company's Foundation, provided over $14 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in 2025 to support charitable organizations and causes. Throughout the year, they embraced opportunities to donate their time and act on a shared commitment to making a difference in their communities, volunteering nearly 60,000 hours. The Foundation expanded its giving impact this year by investing nearly $5 mil.

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Xcel Energy Announces Upsizing and Results of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)
XEL
Published: December 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today (i) the results of its previously announced three separate offers (each an Offer and, together, the Offers) to purchase for cash three series of first mortgage bonds (the Bonds) issued by Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy and (ii) that it has amended the Offers by waiving the Maximum Purchase Condition, allowing Xcel Energy to accept all Bonds tendered in full.

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Xcel Energy Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)
XEL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today the pricing terms of its previously announced three separate offers (each an Offer and, together, the Offers) to purchase for cash up to $345,000,000 aggregate principal amount of three series of first mortgage bonds (the Bonds) issued by Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy.

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Xcel Energy Uses Oracle Platform for Personalized Customer Service
XEL
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XEL adopts AI-enabled Opower to deliver personalized energy tools, boosting customer control, efficiency and long-term growth potential.

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Texas Attorney General sues Xcel Energy unit over Smokehouse Creek wildfire
XEL
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, sued Xcel Energy's unit Southwestern Public Service Company for causing the Smokehouse Creek fire in 2024, his office said on Tuesday.

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Xcel Energy Announces Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding First Mortgage Bonds Issued by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)
XEL
Published: December 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (Xcel Energy) announced today the commencement of three separate offers (the Offers) to purchase for cash up to $345,000,000 aggregate principal amount of three series of first mortgage bonds (the Bonds) issued by Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (NSPM) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Subject to the Maximum Purchase Condition (as defined below), the series of Bonds that are purchased in the Offers will be based on the acceptance priority levels (each, an Acceptance Priority Level) set forth in the table below. If …

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XEL's Unit to Supply 200 MW Electric to Fermi's Project Matador Campus
XEL
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XEL secures a 200 MW power supply with Fermi America. The company is investing steadily to enhance its transmission & distribution capabilities.

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Xcel Energy Q3 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates, 2026 EPS Initiated
XEL
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

XEL's third-quarter earnings miss estimates despite higher segment revenues, as costs and interest expenses weigh on results.

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Xcel (XEL) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
XEL
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Xcel (XEL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 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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Unlocking Q3 Potential of Xcel (XEL): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
XEL
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Xcel (XEL) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Xcel Energy to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
XEL
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XEL eyes Q3 revenue growth, driven by data center demand and economic expansion, but tempered by storm costs.

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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
AES, XEL
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
NRG, XEL
Published: October 20, 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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3 Utilities Plays You Can Lean on During Volatility
DUK, NEE, XEL
Published: October 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

As the Trump administration's latest announcements about tariffs showed, the S&P 500 can still be skittish despite several months of fairly consistent gains and an improvement of more than 13% year-to-date (YTD). As trade tensions with China risk ratcheting up further, investors might expect other jolts to the market.

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XELLL: A 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes IPO From Xcel Energy
XEL
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Xcel Energy Inc. has issued 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085 under ticker XELLL, offering quarterly distributions and a BBB-/Baa2 rating. Xcel Energy maintains strong fundamentals, a stable credit outlook, and robust dividend coverage, supporting the safety of its debt obligations. XELLL is fairly valued relative to XEL's OTC bonds and sector peers, but lacks compelling upside or unique advantages versus alternatives like ELC.

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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
ETR, XEL
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
AES, XEL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Xcel Energy reaches settlement related to 2021 wildfire in Colorado
XEL
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Xcel Energy said on Wednesday it has reached settlement agreements that resolve all claims related to the 2021 Marshall Fire in Colorado.

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Xcel Energy Rides on Strategic Investments & Customer Growth
XEL
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XEL boosts reliability and clean power with $45B investments, rising demand, and data center growth driving momentum.

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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

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.