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XELXcel Energy Inc.
$80.67$50.4B
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XEL logoXcel Energy Inc.(XEL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

XEL•NASDAQ•Utilities
$80.67
23.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorUtilitiesIndustryElectric UtilitiesSub-IndustryElectric and gas combination utilities
AboutXcel 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.Show more
  • Revenue$14.67B+9.1%
  • EBITDA$5.83B+10.9%
  • Net Income$2.02B+4.2%
  • Free Cash Flow-$6.89B-152.9%
  • EBITDA Margin39.76%+1.6%
  • Net Margin13.76%-4.5%
  • ROE9.36%-10.2%
  • Interest Coverage2.32+1.0%
  • Debt/Equity1.47-4.8%

XEL Price & Volume

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Aggressive Rate Base Expansion Pressures Financial Flexibility

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Stable
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Wildfire litigation and regulatory lag

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Xcel Energy continues to prioritize long-term rate base growth through a $30B+ capital investment strategy, aiming to transition its generation fleet toward renewable assets.
  • However, this capital intensity creates persistent earnings volatility and significant free cash flow deficits, as evidenced by the $1.3 billion shortfall in 2026Q1.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage wildfire-related litigation risks and regulatory lag, which may continue to compress earned returns below authorized levels.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a 2.6% dividend yield, the elevated 24.04 P/E ratio and significant negative free cash flow suggest that capital allocation risks currently outweigh near-term growth prospects.

XEL Growth Metrics

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years2.9%
5 Years4.94%
3 Years-1.42%
TTM7.93%

Profit CAGR

10 Years7.44%
5 Years6.5%
3 Years5.15%
TTM8.29%

EPS CAGR

10 Years5.83%
5 Years4.16%
3 Years2.56%
TTM2.94%

Return on Capital

10 Years4.72%
5 Years4.25%
3 Years4.15%
Last Year4.18%

XEL Recent Earnings

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (17%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 30, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.91+0.3%
$0.91
Rev
$4.0B-4.5%
$4.2B
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.96-0.2%
$0.96
Rev
$3.6B-1.8%
$3.6B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.24-6.1%
$1.32
Rev
$3.9B+0.6%
$3.9B
Q3 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.75+16.3%
$0.65
Rev
$3.3B+2.4%
$3.2B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 30, 2026
$0.91vs $0.91+0.3%
$4.0Bvs $4.2B-4.5%
Q1 2026Feb 5, 2026
$0.96vs $0.96-0.2%
$3.6Bvs $3.6B-1.8%
Q4 2025Oct 30, 2025
$1.24vs $1.32-6.1%
$3.9Bvs $3.9B+0.6%
Q3 2025Jul 31, 2025
$0.75vs $0.65+16.3%
$3.3Bvs $3.2B+2.4%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest XEL News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

MarketBeat·Jun 26, 2026
Xcel Energy Stock Offers Stability as Electricity Demand Builds

Xcel Energy TodayXELXcel Energy$82.47 +0.72 (+0.88%) As of 10:35 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$66.56▼$84.23Dividend Yield2.87%P/E Ratio23.80Price Target$91.06Add to WatchlistXcel Energy NASDAQ: XEL is dependable, predictable, and steady.

GuruFocus·Jun 17, 2026
Is XEL Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $48

On June 17, 2026, we present a detailed DCF analysis for Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), a company that has shown a price performance of +21.9% over the past year and +8

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 15, 2026
ETR vs XEL: Which Electric Utility Stock Is a Better Investment Pick?

ETR and XEL are compared on earnings growth, ROE, dividends, capital spending and share performance as utility demand continues to rise.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
XEL logoXELXcel Energy Inc.Current
$80.67$50.35B23.599.14%13.76%9.36%2.7%
ED logoEDConsolidated Edison, Inc.
$112.99$41.64B20.0310.89%12.52%8.82%—
WEC logoWECWEC Energy Group, Inc.
$117.68$38.33B24.3613.96%16.25%11.64%—
ES logoESEversource Energy
$74.75$28.09B16.3913.83%12.55%10.75%—
DTE logoDTEDTE Energy Company
$153.84$32B21.7926.95%7.75%10.43%—
CMS logoCMSCMS Energy Corporation
$77.02$23.79B21.8213.63%12.55%11.6%—

Compare XEL vs Peers

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ED

Most directly comparable listed peer for XEL.

Scale Benchmark

vs GE

Larger-name benchmark to compare XEL against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ED, WEC, ES, DTE

XEL SEC Filings & Documents

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 3, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 31, 2025·SEC

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XEL Frequently Asked Questions

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Xcel Energy Inc.'s revenue?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported $14.78B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 457% increase from $2.65B in 1996.

How fast is Xcel Energy Inc. growing?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) grew revenue by 9.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is XEL profitable?

Yes, Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is profitable, generating $2.09B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (13.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does XEL pay dividends?

Yes, Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is XEL's return on equity?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.4%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Xcel Energy Inc.'s free cash flow?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) had negative free cash flow of $343.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

Industry Metrics
Is XEL's dividend sustainable?

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has a dividend payout ratio of 64%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.

What if you invested $1,000 in XEL back in 1996?

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