Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)
NASDAQ: XELUtilitiesPower GenerationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 72.42 0.00%
XEL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $45.24B
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.84
- Forward P/E
- 15.96
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.65
- Dividend yield
- 3.21% ($2.33)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 68.72 – 84.23
- Day range
- 72.03 – 72.89
- Volume / Avg
- 4.68M / 5.30M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 624.63M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
XEL stock today
Shares of Xcel Energy (XEL) finished lower on Oct 7 at $72.42, a drop of 0.43% or $0.31 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.0% below their 52-week high of $84.23, set on Feb 26, 2026 and 5.4% above the 52-week low of $68.72, in the middle of the past year's range. XEL is down 1.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 11.0%.
At 19.8x trailing earnings, Xcel Energy trades above the peer-group median of 17.8x. Its forward P/E of 16.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Xcel Energy's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026. Xcel Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.33 per share, a 3.21% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Xcel Energy
Company profileXcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas delivery company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity through its energy portfolio, including wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar power from both owned generation facilities and PPAs, as well as its fossil fuel energy portfolio, such as coal and natural gas; sale and resale of wholesale transmission service; and engages in wholesale commodity and trading operations.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Power Generation
- CEO
- Mr. Robert C. Frenzel
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Employees
- 11,534
- Website
- my.xcelenergy.com/s
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Xcel Energy generated $14.67 billion in revenue, up 9.1% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $2.02 billion (+4.2% year over year), for a net margin of 13.8% versus a median of 12.5% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 17.6%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.67B | $13.44B | $14.21B | $15.31B | $13.43B |
| Growth | +9.14% | -5.39% | -7.21% | +13.99% | +16.53% |
| Net income | $2.02B | $1.94B | $1.77B | $1.74B | $1.60B |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.42 | $3.44 | $3.21 | $3.17 | $2.96 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (19 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$90.61+25.12%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 13
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.31
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.93 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.33
- Dividend yield
- 3.21%
- Last payment
- $0.593
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
XEL news
All XEL news- Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference CallBusiness Wire
- Xcel Energy to sell Michigan gas and electric operationsSeeking Alpha
- PPL Stock Posts Smaller Three-Month Loss Than Industry: How to Play?NasdaqPPL, EXC, XEL
- Can Rising Customer Demand Enhance Xcel Energy's Growth Prospects?NasdaqXEL, NEE, LNT
- Can Systematic Capital Investment Drive IDACORP's Long-Term Growth?NasdaqIDA, XEL, FE
- PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?NasdaqPPL, XEL
- Xcel Energy: When 3.3% Is Better Than 7.1%Seeking Alpha
- Notable Monday Option Activity: XEL, TER, XYLNasdaqXEL, TER, XYL
Xcel Energy peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXCExelon Corporation | 41.49 | -0.46% | $42.75B | vs XEL |
| EDConsolidated Edison Inc. | 104.64 | -0.46% | $38.70B | vs XEL |
| PCGPacific Gas & Electric Co. | 12.79 | +2.32% | $38.40B | vs XEL |
| PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | 71.74 | +0.01% | $35.76B | vs XEL |
| WECWEC Energy Group Inc. | 103.18 | -0.01% | $33.62B | vs XEL |
| AEEAmeren Corporation | 101.32 | -0.35% | $28.05B | vs XEL |
| CMSCMS Energy Corporation | 65.07 | 0.00% | $20.40B | vs XEL |
| NINiSource Inc | 40.54 | -0.32% | $19.44B | vs XEL |
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Xcel Energy stock FAQ
What is Xcel Energy's stock price today?
XEL last traded at $72.42 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.43% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Xcel Energy pay a dividend?
Yes. Xcel Energy pays $2.33 per share annually, a 3.21% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.593 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Xcel Energy's next earnings date?
Xcel Energy is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.31.
What is XEL's P/E ratio?
XEL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.84 and a forward P/E of 15.96, compared with a median of 17.8 for its closest peers.
Is Xcel Energy in the S&P 500?
Yes. Xcel Energy (XEL) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Xcel Energy's CEO?
Mr. Robert C. Frenzel is the chief executive officer of Xcel Energy Inc., which has about 11,534 employees.
Has XEL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent XEL stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 2, 1998, one of 2 splits on record.