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Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)

Xcel Energy Inc. is a U.S.-listed common stock of an electric and natural gas utility company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates regulated electric utility and regulated natural gas utility businesses. Its electric operations include generating, purchasing, transmitting, distributing, and selling power, supported by a mix of wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, solar, coal, and natural gas resources, along with wholesale transmission services and commodity trading activities. Xcel Energy also purchases, transports, stores, distributes, and sells natural gas, and it develops and leases natural gas pipelines and storage assets. The company serves customers in parts of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Incorporated in 1909, Xcel Energy was formerly known as Northern States Power Company.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-XEL
$78.64
0.4% Upside
Fair
$92.83
18.5% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
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2.37
3.0%
July 30, 2026
23.3x
2.0x
3.3x
49.111 B
86.249 B
44.4%
99.7%
0.9
63.3%
-343.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$78.64

Estimated upside of 0.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$37.17

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$92.43

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$74.05

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$92.83

Analysts imply upside of 18.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

14.784 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

15.836 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

6.06 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

6.811 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.57

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.9

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

-343.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

3.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.37

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

63.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 14 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 14
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$78.64
Estimated upside 0.4%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$92.83
Implied upside 18.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is $78.64. This implies an estimated upside of 0.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is $92.83. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.5%.

The current financial health read for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.37.

The current P/E ratio listed for Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is 23.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Xcel Energy Inc is 49.111 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Xcel Energy Inc is 86.249 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Xcel Energy Inc is NASDAQ-XEL, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ-XEL) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Xcel Energy Inc is 44.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Xcel Energy Inc is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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