Xcel Energy Inc. XEL
- Market cap
- $43.4B
- P/E
- 19.0×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.19 | 40.04 | 41.51 | 47.70 | 46.58 | 57.23 | 56.89 | 53.73 | 46.79 | 62.58 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 45.42 | 52.22 | 54.11 | 66.05 | 76.44 | 72.94 | 77.66 | 72.97 | 73.38 | 83.01 |
High Price
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| 11,512 | 11,134 | 11,092 | 11,317 | 11,367 | 11,321 | 11,982 | 11,311 | 11,380 | 11,534 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 11,107 | 11,404 | 11,537 | 11,529 | 11,526 | 13,431 | 15,310 | 14,206 | 13,441 | 14,669 |
Revenue
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| 59.60% | 59.54% | 58.98% | 61.25% | 63.23% | 56.43% | 54.55% | 59.29% | 64.64% | 65.83% |
Gross Margin
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| 1,704 | 1,690 | 1,442 | 1,500 | 1,467 | 1,527 | 1,601 | 1,625 | 1,534 | 1,773 |
EBT
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| 15.34% | 14.82% | 12.50% | 13.01% | 12.73% | 11.37% | 10.46% | 11.44% | 11.41% | 12.09% |
EBT Margin
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| 1,123 | 1,148 | 1,261 | 1,372 | 1,473 | 1,597 | 1,736 | 1,771 | 1,936 | 2,018 |
Net Income
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| 1,436 | 1,609 | 1,781 | 1,904 | 2,082 | 2,257 | 2,554 | 2,567 | 2,875 | 3,082 |
Depreciation
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| 21.82 | 22.40 | 22.58 | 22.21 | 21.87 | 24.92 | 27.99 | 25.74 | 23.87 | 24.99 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.21 | 2.26 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.79 | 2.96 | 3.18 | 3.21 | 3.44 | 3.44 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 6.00 | 6.14 | 6.11 | 6.29 | 5.40 | 4.06 | 7.19 | 9.65 | 8.24 | 6.96 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (6.28) | (6.37) | (7.74) | (8.14) | (10.19) | (7.87) | (8.48) | (10.61) | (13.08) | (18.58) |
Capex/Sh
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| (0.28) | (0.23) | (1.63) | (1.85) | (4.78) | (3.81) | (1.29) | (0.95) | (4.84) | (11.63) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 21.65 | 22.50 | 23.92 | 25.51 | 27.66 | 28.96 | 30.48 | 31.91 | 34.68 | 40.22 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 509 | 509 | 511 | 519 | 527 | 539 | 547 | 552 | 563 | 587 |
Shares
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| 18.38 | 21.15 | 19.95 | 23.96 | 23.90 | 22.87 | 22.03 | 19.77 | 19.63 | 21.47 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.86 | 2.13 | 2.18 | 2.86 | 3.05 | 2.72 | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.83 | 2.96 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.88 | 2.12 | 2.06 | 2.49 | 2.41 | 2.34 | 2.30 | 1.99 | 1.95 | 1.84 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.19 | 3.51 | 3.66 | 4.46 | 4.83 | 4.45 | 4.11 | 4.31 | 4.98 | 5.25 |
EV/Sales
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| (247.78) | (339.35) | (50.63) | (53.44) | (22.08) | (29.06) | (89.23) | (116.05) | (24.59) | (11.28) |
EV/FCF
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| 3,052 | 3,126 | 3,122 | 3,263 | 2,848 | 2,189 | 3,932 | 5,327 | 4,641 | 4,083 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (3,195) | (3,244) | (3,957) | (4,225) | (5,369) | (4,244) | (4,638) | (5,854) | (7,364) | (10,908) |
Capex
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| (143) | (118) | (835) | (962) | (2,521) | (2,055) | (706) | (527) | (2,723) | (6,825) |
FCF
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| (405) | (1,115) | (1,366) | (1,455) | (964) | (807) | (934) | (1,583) | (2,134) | (2,075) |
Working Cap'
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| 14,842 | 15,791 | 17,247 | 18,704 | 20,650 | 23,385 | 24,777 | 26,250 | 29,114 | 33,883 |
Total Debt
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| 14,757 | 15,708 | 17,100 | 18,456 | 20,521 | 23,219 | 24,666 | 26,121 | 28,935 | 33,609 |
Net Debt
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| 11,021 | 11,455 | 12,222 | 13,239 | 14,575 | 15,612 | 16,675 | 17,616 | 19,522 | 23,609 |
Sh' Equity
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| 2.81% | 2.73% | 2.83% | 2.85% | 2.82% | 2.86% | 2.92% | 2.83% | 2.89% | 2.67% |
ROA
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| 5.43% | 5.11% | 4.19% | 4.15% | 3.77% | 3.55% | 3.67% | 3.55% | 3.08% | 2.82% |
ROIC
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| 10.39% | 10.22% | 10.65% | 10.78% | 10.59% | 10.58% | 10.75% | 10.33% | 10.43% | 9.36% |
ROE
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Xcel Energy Inc. peers in Utilities Regulated Electric
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXC Exelon Corporation | $41.4B | 14.8× | Compare |
| ETR Entergy Corporation | $46.9B | 24.9× | Compare |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | $37.9B | 16.9× | Compare |
| D Dominion Energy Inc. | $53.1B | 21.1× | Compare |
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | $33.2B | 16.7× | Compare |
| WEC WEC Energy Group, Inc. | $32.9B | 19.5× | Compare |
| AEP American Electric Power Company, Inc. | $64.1B | 20.3× | Compare |
| AEE Ameren Corporation | $27.5B | 17.3× | Compare |
XEL metrics, ten years each
- Revenue
- Net income
- EBITDA
- Free cash flow
- Operating cash flow
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
- Free cash flow margin
- P/E ratio
- P/S ratio
- P/B ratio
- Price to free cash flow
- EV/EBITDA
- EV/Sales
- Return on equity
- Return on assets
- Return on invested capital
- Debt to equity
- Current ratio
- Total debt
- Shares outstanding
- Book value per share
- Revenue growth
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) key facts
- Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is an Utilities Regulated Electric company in the Utilities sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Xcel Energy Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $14.7 billion, up 9.14% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $2.0 billion, or $3.44 per share (basic), a net margin of 13.8%.
- As of September 25, 2026, XEL traded at $69.80, a market capitalization of $43.4 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 19.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 3.0× sales.
- Xcel Energy Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share, a yield of 3.79%, with a payout ratio of 64.0%.
- Return on equity was 9.36% and debt-to-equity 1.64.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Latest News
26 Aug
Xcel Energy Inc. pursues strategic capital investments to support potential long-term growth. Capital investments may moderately shape Xcel Energy financial performance and growth path.
3 Aug
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) released its Q2 2026 earnings results and discussed financial performance, operational updates, and forward guidance during the earnings call. Earnings call details on results and guidance typically drive notable shifts in stock valuation and investor outlook for utilities like XEL.
30 Jul
Xcel Energy Inc. presented its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings calls supply updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment without altering long-term fundamentals.
Xcel Energy Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call to review financial results, operations, and outlook. Earnings call delivers financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation.
Xcel Energy Inc reported strong Q2 2026 earnings growth during its earnings call and highlighted $10 billion initiatives supporting future expansion. Strong earnings growth combined with major investment plans will moderately lift Xcel Energy financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Xcel Energy reported Q2 results with updates on revenue, earnings per share, and forward guidance during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings data and guidance offer moderate insight into financial trajectory and near-term sentiment.
Xcel Energy Inc. reported Q2 earnings that beat estimates due to recovery in infrastructure investments. Earnings beat tied to infrastructure recovery indicates moderately positive effect on financial results and operations.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) released its second quarter 2026 earnings report. Quarterly earnings releases deliver financial metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
29 Jul
Hidden biases in utility resource modeling disadvantage clean energy options and affect Xcel Energy operations. Modeling biases may hinder Xcel clean energy strategy and shift its competitive positioning in utilities.
24 Jul
Xcel Energy completed the latest phase of its massive solar energy project at the Sherco site. Completion of solar project phase advances Xcel renewable capacity and supports sustainability positioning.
23 Jul
Xcel Energy advances AI infrastructure projects alongside clean grid initiatives, potentially strengthening the bullish investment case for XEL stock amid shifting energy demands. AI infrastructure focus and clean grid expansion represent major strategic moves that could significantly boost Xcel's long-term growth trajectory and investor appeal.
Xcel Energy (XEL) may be 12% undervalued given its clean energy push and exposure to surging AI-driven power demand. Clean energy focus paired with AI power demand creates moderately noticeable upside for Xcel's valuation and operations.
8 Jul
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) schedules its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call to discuss financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls routinely deliver performance updates and guidance that moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and stock movement.
26 Jun
Xcel Energy stock offers stability as electricity demand builds. Rising electricity demand supports stable Xcel Energy performance and investor sentiment.
6 Jun
Xcel Energy secures Google Data Center deal projected to save customers up to $1.5 billion over 15 years. Major data center contract secures long-term revenue and customer savings for Xcel Energy.
4 Jun
Xcel Energy advances Google data center and EV grid projects that shape XEL investor outcomes. Xcel Energy's Google data center and EV grid projects mark major strategic moves with direct effects on company trajectory.
2 Jun
Xcel Energy Inc. achieves stable growth supported by favorable regulatory conditions. Favorable regulation and stable growth moderately support Xcel Energy operations and market position.
29 May
Truist lowered Xcel Energy (XEL) price target while noting utilities stand to benefit from data center growth. Price target cut signals caution for XEL offset by sector tailwinds from data centers.
26 May
New Mexico regulators approved SPS’ $9B gas-heavy resource plan. Regulatory approval of $9B gas-heavy plan enables major operational expansion for SPS subsidiary.
10 May
Analyst raises price target for Xcel Energy (XEL) despite mixed Q1 report, highlighting strong fundamentals and growth outlook amid earnings challenges. Analyst price target hike despite mixed Q1 signals moderate boost to investor sentiment and potential short-term stock performance.
7 May
Xcel Energy's reported profits may conceal underlying issues that could affect its future performance. Caution about hidden issues beneath profits signals potential risks to financial health and investor sentiment.
6 May
Xcel Energy's deal with Google establishes a template for large load tariff strategies, enabling tailored pricing for high-demand customers like data centers to drive growth and revenue. Google deal creates scalable tariff model for attracting large energy loads, significantly enhancing Xcel's growth prospects and market position.
4 May
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) released first-quarter results, prompting analysts to publish new forecasts. Q1 results and analyst forecast updates moderately influence financial performance expectations and market sentiment.
1 May
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q1 earnings call highlights strong financial results, reaffirmed 2024 guidance, progress on clean energy goals, and capital investment plans exceeding $34 billion through 2028. Q1 earnings highlights include reaffirmed guidance and major capital plans that signal robust future growth and influence investor confidence.
30 Apr
Xcel Energy Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summaries disclose key financial metrics and strategic outlook directly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) released its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Report. Quarterly earnings reports directly shape investor sentiment, stock price, and long-term financial trajectory.
Xcel Energy Q1 earnings matched analyst estimates while revenues missed expectations, but both increased year-over-year. Quarterly earnings matching estimates with year-over-year growth despite revenue miss indicates moderately stable financial performance.
Key metrics from Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q1 earnings highlight performance insights, signaling potential strengths or concerns in financial results. Q1 earnings metrics moderately influence XEL's financial performance and short-term market sentiment.
28 Apr
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) prepares to release Q1 earnings, with analysts eyeing consensus EPS, revenue forecasts, regulatory updates, and forward guidance to gauge potential stock reaction. Upcoming Q1 earnings could moderately impact XEL's financial perception and short-term stock movement depending on results against expectations.
23 Apr
Xcel Energy (XEL) earnings expected to grow, prompting consideration of buying the stock. Expected earnings growth signals potential financial improvement and positive market sentiment.