NASDAQ: XEL
Xcel Energy Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Electric
After hours: $77.00(-0.59%) · as of 7:58 PM ET
Market Cap
$48.36B
52w High
$84.23
52w Low
$65.21
P/E
23.19
Volume
6.24M
Outstanding Shares
624.27M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 17.99% over the last year. Revenue grew 7.93% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 17.4% to 19.85%. Free cash flow declined 923.34% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is trading toward the richer end of its historical P/E range (70th percentile) while business metrics are improving. More of the upside is already embedded in the multiple now.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin is at 19.85% — continued expansion would be needed to justify the premium. Revenue growth of 7.93% is encouraging, but any deceleration puts the stretched multiple at risk. This read changes if revenue, margins, and cash flow continue to improve faster than expected — in that case the richer multiple could still prove conservative.
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
Jul 30, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.77 · Revenue est $3.6B
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Dividends
$2.33/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 23yrSafeXEL pays a dividend with a 3% dividend yield, 23 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.55% annually, covered 4.1× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
3%
Annual Div / Share
$2.33
5yr CAGR
+5.55%
Doubles every ~12.8yr
Payout Ratio
1.96%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.89%
5yr CAGR
+5.55%
10yr CAGR
+5.82%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$3/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$30/yr $3/mo | $39/yr+31% $3/mo | $51/yr+72% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 3% → 5.15% 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.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 4.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.55% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.