Xcel Energy
XEL
Market cap $35.9B

64.40 USD

-0.75

1.15%

At close Oct 3, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

64.02

-0.38

0.59%

1 day

-1.15%

5 days

0.25%

1 month

3.01%

3 months

22.09%

6 months

19.06%

Year to date

1.47%

1 year

15.33%

5 years

1.47%

About: Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.8 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.

Employees: 11,311

Utilities Electric & Other Services Combined

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

59% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $102M | Put options by funds: $64.1M

18% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 387 | Existing positions reduced: 328

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $23.8B [Q1] → $23.3B (-$555M) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 966 [Q1] → 956 (-10) [Q2]

1.37% less ownership

Funds ownership: 79.74% [Q1] → 78.37% (-1.37%) [Q2]

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 83 | Existing positions closed: 93

40% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 3 (-2) [Q2]

See Fund Rankings

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$63

2%

downside

Avg. target

$68

6%

upside

High target

$73

13%

upside

8 analyst ratings

3 positive

38%

5 neutral

63%

0 negative

0%

Keybanc Sophie Karp 76% 1-year accuracy 32 / 42 met price target	7%upside $69	Overweight Maintained	30 Sept 2024
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd 76% 1-year accuracy 37 / 49 met price target	13%upside $73	Equal-Weight Maintained	25 Sept 2024
UBS Ross Fowler 77% 1-year accuracy 10 / 13 met price target	4%upside $67	Neutral Maintained	20 Sept 2024
Jefferies Paul Zimbardo 100% 1-year accuracy 4 / 4 met price target	9%upside $70	Hold Initiated	19 Sept 2024
Keybanc Sophie Karp 76% 1-year accuracy 32 / 42 met price target	2%upside $66	Overweight Maintained	16 Sept 2024

See Analyst Rankings

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about XEL published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Electric Power Utility Promises Massive Long-Term Potential: 5 Picks

Electric power utility is emerging as an industry promising gains in the long term. Five stocks to invest are: XEL, ETR, WEC, EVRG, FE.

Electric Power Utility Promises Massive Long-Term Potential: 5 Picks

My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2024

SPY locks in another positive month this year after gaining 2.10% in September. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for October 2024 offer a 3.89% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 17.96% since its inception in November 2020.

My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2024

Xcel Energy: A Dividend Growth Stock On Sale Now

Xcel Energy remains a buy due to its strong growth outlook, undervalued share price, and stable balance sheet. XEL's ongoing diluted EPS is projected to grow by 6% in 2024, with further growth anticipated through 2026. The utility's dividend is secure, with a low payout ratio and a 21-year growth streak, promising continued increases.

Xcel Energy: A Dividend Growth Stock On Sale Now

Xcel Energy Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2024 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same date. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions. You will be asked for the conference password. US Dial-In: 1-866-5.

Xcel Energy Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Zacks Investment Research

XEL or PEG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Xcel Energy (XEL) and PSEG (PEG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

XEL or PEG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Xcel Energy Drives Forward Clean Energy Goals

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy continues to forge ahead in its goals to reduce emissions, embrace clean energy and fuel electric vehicles as the nation celebrates major advances in sustainability through several events taking place late this month. During Climate Week NYC (Sept. 22-29), which promotes climate action, the company celebrates the changes already underway. Xcel Energy has reduced carbon emissions 54% from the electricity it provides to customers from 2005 levels, with a.

Xcel Energy Drives Forward Clean Energy Goals

Powering Your Portfolio: The Utility Sector's Electrifying Surge

The utility sector is typically known for its steady but unspectacular performance, but it has shocked the market with an electrifying surge in 2024. Despite its defensive nature, the sector has climbed over 20% year-to-date, outpacing the broader market and defying expectations.

Powering Your Portfolio: The Utility Sector's Electrifying Surge

Zacks Investment Research

Top 5 Utility Stocks Set to Gain on Possible Interest Rate Cuts

Five utility stocks likely to benefit from September rate cut expectation are: NI, DTE, AWK, XEL, EVRG.

Top 5 Utility Stocks Set to Gain on Possible Interest Rate Cuts

Xcel Energy Names Todd Wehner as Treasurer

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy today named Todd Wehner as the company's treasurer and vice president. Paul Johnson will continue to serve the company as vice president, treasury and investor relations. “Todd is a proven financial leader who has demonstrated an ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies and deliver results,” said Bob Frenzel, Xcel Energy's chairman, president and CEO. “His extensive treasury and utility experience, as well as previous experience in strategi.

Xcel Energy Names Todd Wehner as Treasurer

The Motley Fool

Utility Sector's 20% Rise: The Best High-Yield Stocks You Can Still Buy

How about a Dividend King utility with a 4.4% yield? That would be Black Hills.

Utility Sector's 20% Rise: The Best High-Yield Stocks You Can Still Buy

See News Rankings

Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™