NASDAQ: XEL
Xcel Energy Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Electric
Pre-market: $79.00(-0.21%) · as of 4:10 AM ET
Market Cap
$49.45B
52w High
$84.23
52w Low
$71.29
P/E
22.23
Volume
2.58M
Outstanding Shares
624.63M
Performance
Return analysis
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 9.37% over the last year. Revenue grew 4.72% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 18% to 20.98%. Free cash flow declined 97.18% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 20.98%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 4.72% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Xcel Energy Inc., through its various operating units, functions as a multifaceted energy company involved in the complete cycle of electricity – from its production and procurement to its transmission, delivery, and eventual sale.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
17
Buy
8
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Oct 29, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $1.32 · Revenue est $4.26B
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Dividends
$2.35/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 23yrEx-div Sep 15, 2026 · in 29dAt RiskXEL pays a dividend with a 2.97% declared yield, 23 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.43% annually, covered -5.3× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.97%
Annual Div / Share
$2.35
5yr CAGR
+5.43%
Doubles every ~13.1yr
Payout Ratio
61.13%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.66%
5yr CAGR
+5.43%
10yr CAGR
+5.77%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$30/yr $2/mo | $39/yr+30% $3/mo | $50/yr+70% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.97% → 5.03% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
XEL has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.43% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only -5.32× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.