/XEL
XEL Stock - Xcel Energy Inc.
Utilities|Regulated ElectricNASDAQ
$72.67-1.28%
$0.94 (-1.28%) • Dec 19
69
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.36
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).85
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.100
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+17.7%upside
Target: $85.53
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ENTRY ZONE$71.94 – $73.40
TARGET (TP)$85.50
STOP LOSS$66.86
RISK/REWARD1:2.2
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Financial Statements
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.45
52W High$83.01
52W Low$62.58
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.44B | $14.21B | $15.31B | $13.43B | $11.53B |
| Gross Profit | $6.15B | $5.98B | $5.86B | $5.26B | $4.96B |
| Gross Margin | 45.7% | 42.1% | 38.3% | 39.1% | 43.1% |
| Operating Income | $2.39B | $2.48B | $2.43B | $2.20B | $2.12B |
| Net Income | $1.94B | $1.77B | $1.74B | $1.60B | $1.47B |
| Net Margin | 14.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| EPS | $3.44 | $3.21 | $3.17 | $2.96 | $2.80 |
Company Overview
Xcel 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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
12
71%
Hold / Neutral
5
29%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
12 Bullish5 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$70
Average Target
↓ 4.2% Downside
Now
$7
Low
$70
Average
$96
High
Based on 20 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28th 2025 | RBC Capital Mkts | Resumed | Outperform | $7 |
| October 22nd 2025 | BTIG Research | Initiation | Buy | $96 |
| October 16th 2025 | TD Cowen | Initiation | Buy | $93 |
| October 7th 2025 | Evercore ISI | Initiation | Outperform | $92 |
| September 22nd 2025 | BMO Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $80 |
| January 13th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $72← $70 |
| December 12th 2024 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $80← $69 |
| November 1st 2024 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $76← $71 |
| September 20th 2024 | Jefferies | Initiation | Hold | $70 |
| August 26th 2024 | Argus | Upgrade | Buy | $68 |
| March 11th 2024 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | $58 |
| March 11th 2024 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | $54← $61 |
| October 6th 2023 | BofA Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $66← $58 |
| August 24th 2023 | Barclays | Initiation | Equal Weight | $60 |
| August 22nd 2023 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $60← $72 |
Earnings History & Surprises
XELBeat Rate
39%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-0.3%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
7/9
2 met exactly
Latest EPS
$1.24
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+2.4%
$0.87vs$0.85
Q2 24
+12.8%
$0.88vs$0.78
Q3 24
-5.3%
$0.54vs$0.57
Q4 24
-0.8%
$1.25vs$1.26
Q1 25
-7.4%
$0.81vs$0.88
Q2 25
-8.8%
$0.84vs$0.92
Q3 25
+16.3%
$0.75vs$0.65
Q4 25
-6.1%
$1.24vs$1.32
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.97 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $1.32 | $1.24 | -6.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.65 | $0.75 | +16.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.92 | $0.84 | -8.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.88 | $0.81 | -7.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $1.26 | $1.25 | -0.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $0.57 | $0.54 | -5.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.78 | $0.88 | +12.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 | $0.85 | $0.87 | +2.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | $1.27 | $1.23 | -3.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $0.57 | $0.52 | -8.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $0.74 | $0.76 | +2.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 | $0.68 | $0.69 | +1.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $1.22 | $1.18 | -3.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $0.68 | $0.70 | +2.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.58 | $0.58 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q4 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | $1.18 | $1.13 | -4.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $0.56 | $0.58 | +3.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
UBS Maintains Neutral on Xcel Energy, Lowers Price Target to $81
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 07:08 PM•Also:
Texas Attorney General Paxton Sues Xcel Energy For Allegedly Causing 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 16, 2025, 05:39 PM
Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Xcel Energy, Lowers Price Target to $84
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 12:34 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Xcel Energy, Lowers Price Target to $87
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 11, 2025, 06:19 PM
Fermi America Signs 200 MW Electric Service Agreement With Xcel Energy For Project Matador Campus
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 09:31 PM•Also:
Barclays Maintains Overweight on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $85
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 06:09 PM•Also:
Citigroup Maintains Buy on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $92
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 08:31 PM•Also:
UBS Maintains Neutral on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $86
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 04:07 PM
Xcel Energy Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.75-$3.85 vs $3.82 Est
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 10:04 AM
Xcel Energy Q3 Adj. EPS $1.24 Misses $1.32 Estimate, Sales $3.915B Beat $3.891B Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 10:03 AM
Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $87
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 12:47 PM
Jefferies Maintains Buy on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $92
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 16, 2025, 07:44 PM•Also:
Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $85
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 03:24 PM
BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $87
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 12:20 PM
UBS Maintains Neutral on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $84
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 10, 2025, 02:53 PM
Evercore ISI Group Initiates Coverage On Xcel Energy with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $92
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 7, 2025, 12:02 PM
Barclays Maintains Overweight on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $81
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 29, 2025, 12:23 PM•Also:
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Xcel Energy, Lowers Price Target to $80
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 25, 2025, 06:02 PM
B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $84
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 25, 2025, 12:57 PM
BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Xcel Energy, Raises Price Target to $84
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 25, 2025, 12:37 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about XEL
What is XEL's current stock price?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is currently trading at $72.67 per share. The stock has moved -1.28% today.
What is the analyst price target for XEL?
The average analyst price target for XEL is $85.50, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Xcel Energy Inc. in?
Xcel Energy Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, specifically within the Regulated Electric industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is XEL's market cap?
Xcel Energy Inc. has a market capitalization of $42.98 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does XEL pay dividends?
No, Xcel Energy Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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