Xcel Energy
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: 11,380
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
377% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $173M | Put options by funds: $36.3M
50% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 126 | Existing positions closed: 84
16% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 414 | Existing positions reduced: 358
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,095 [Q4 2024] → 1,112 (+17) [Q1 2025]
4% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $33.6B [Q4 2024] → $34.8B (+$1.24B) [Q1 2025]
0.9% more ownership
Funds ownership: 84.61% [Q4 2024] → 85.5% (+0.9%) [Q1 2025]
8% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q4 2024] → 12 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$73
8%
upside
Avg. target
$76
12%
upside
High target
$78
15%
upside
7 analyst ratings
4 positive
57%
3 neutral
43%
0 negative
0%
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd | 15%upside $78 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 22 May 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Durgesh Chopra | 14%upside $77 | Outperform Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton | 15%upside $78 | Overweight Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell | 9%upside $74 | Outperform Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
BMO Capital James Thalacker | 8%upside $73 | Market Perform Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about XEL published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Xcel Energy Powering More of the Economy as Energy Transition Continues
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy is powering even more of the economy as it continues to reduce the carbon emissions from its operations, the company announced in its 20th annual Sustainability Report today. The company now provides reliable electric service to data centers, vehicle charging, home heating, natural gas development and other areas of the economy that spur growth and support opportunities for customers to choose cleaner energy sources. As it provides value to customers in.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
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%.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
2 weeks ago
Xcel Energy Stock Powers Ahead With A Bright Future
Investors searching for a stock with strong long-term growth potential and solid dividend growth might be content with Xcel Energy. Xcel, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Xcel Energy Inc. Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 57 cents per share. The dividends are payable July 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.9 million electricity customers and 2.2.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
Goldman Sachs Loves 4 Recession-Proof High-Yield Utility Dividend Stocks
Due to their continuous operations, data centers consume electricity constantly.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Xcel Energy: Don't Miss Out On This Quality Dividend Grower
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.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Xcel Energy: Big Plans But At A Premium And Uncertainty Looms
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
3 Future SWANs (SWAN-A-Bees) Poised To Profit
Reliable dividend growers form the foundation of our portfolio, featuring Microsoft, Xcel Energy, and Mastercard, each poised to become Dividend Aristocrats. These companies are 6% to 14% undervalued, offering a 1.6% average dividend yield and investment-grade credit ratings from BBB to AAA. With strong growth catalysts, they are expected to generate 13% to 17% annual total returns and have low payout ratios, ensuring continued dividend growth.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Xcel Energy, Inc. (XEL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Roopesh Aggarwal - VP, IR Bob Frenzel - Chairman, President & CEO Brian Van Abel - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Jeremy Tonet - J.P. Morgan David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Ryan Levine - Citi Travis Miller - Morningstar Operator Hello, and welcome to Xcel Energy First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Xcel Energy Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, to Invest $45B
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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