Xcel Energy

XEL

Market cap $48.4B

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.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2025 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.

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Xcel (XEL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy reaches agreements in principle to resolve all litigation related to 2021 Marshall Fire.

Today, I'm covering V, XEL, and RGLD. The trifecta provides a market-beating 1.6% yield, an average A-rated S&P credit rating, and is 12% under fair value estimates. V benefits from its dominant payment network, robust innovation, and strong financials, with 13% upside potential and double-digit dividend growth. XEL is positioned to capitalize on AI-driven data center demand, supporting 8% EPS growth and an 18% total return potential by late 2026.