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XEL - Xcel Energy Inc.
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PRICE TARGET:
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HIGH:
$101.00
LOW:
$77.00
MEDIAN:
$91.00
CONSENSUS:
$90.50
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Stock News
Xcel Energy to Sell Michigan Asset to Sharpen Its Growth Strategy
XEL's Michigan asset sale aims to sharpen its core market focus, while a $60 billion investment plan and rising data center demand fuel long-term growth.
Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volunteers from Xcel Energy and the communities it serves took action to support nonprofit organizations across the state during the company's 16th annual Day of Service in September.More than 2,200 volunteers dedicated more than 7,400 hours to support 109 projects that ranged from packing meals and gardening to cleaning up our parks and riversides and maintaining camps and community spaces for our children. Volunteer efforts this year generated more than $260,000 i.
Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same date. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions. North America Toll-Free Dial-In: 1-833-461-5787 International Toll.
Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan operations
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company (SEMCO) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) today announced the sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO.If approved by regulators, Xcel Energy's 6,000 natural gas customers will be served by SEMCO, and 9,000 electric customers will be served by UPPCO. Together, these customers in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties will transition to providers with deep local.
Texas’ Aging Power Poles Are Raising Wildfire Risk. He Lost His Oxygen Equipment in a Fire Before Medicare’s 5-Year Replacement Clock Ran Out
Aging power poles sparked a wildfire that burned more than a million acres, but the hidden Medicare consequence hit one oxygen-dependent survivor in a way nobody warned him about before he filed his replacement claim.
Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets
New fleet includes bidirectional charging technology designed to explore additional benefits for the district, community, and electric grid LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson County Public Schools, Xcel Energy, and Highland Electric Fleets will celebrate the launch of six new electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers today with a ribbon-cutting event at the district's transportation facility in Lakewood.
Can Rising Customer Demand Enhance Xcel Energy's Growth Prospects?
XEL sees rising power demand fueling load growth, infrastructure investment and rate-base expansion, backed by a large data-center pipeline.
PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?
PPL's lower debt use, cheaper valuation and higher dividend yield bolster its investment case against Xcel Energy despite the latter's stronger ROE.
Andra AP fonden Sells 7,800 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL
Andra AP fonden reduced its stake in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 60.4% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,122 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,800 shares during the period. Andra AP
4 Utility Stocks With Reliable Dividends and a Massive New Growth Engine
Data centers are quietly reshaping which utility stocks deserve a spot in an income portfolio, and four regulated electric companies just locked in contracts that could rewrite their dividend growth stories for the next decade.
Xcel Energy: When 3.3% Is Better Than 7.1%
Xcel Energy Inc. offers compelling growth, driven by a $60B capex plan and robust data center demand, supporting an 11% annual rate base growth outlook. XEL trades at a forward P/E of 17.46, below its 10-year average, with a fair value estimate of $88 per share and potential for a 31% total return by 2027. The 3.3% dividend yield is secure, with 4–6% annual growth expected and a payout ratio trending toward 45–55%, extending a 23-year dividend growth streak.
Is XEL Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $51
On September 17, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), a company currently trading at $72.71. The stock has experienced a decline of 3.8%
Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL Shares Purchased by Corient Private Wealth LP
Corient Private Wealth LP boosted its holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 38.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 145,686 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 40,239 shares during the quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP's
Bank of America Corp DE Has $2.40 Billion Stock Position in Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL
Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 1.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,933,748 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 491,937 shares during
AI Data Centers Need Enormous Amounts of Power: These 5 Dividend Stocks Provide It
Data centers are doubling their power demands almost overnight, and regulated utilities that lock in long-term supply contracts stand to collect that revenue for decades.
The Clock Is Ticking on These 4 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Four dividend stocks are hitting their ex-date deadlines this week, and for one of them, the window to collect the next payment slams shut at today's closing bell.
XEL DCF Analysis: Intrinsic Value $51 vs Price $76
On September 10, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) amidst its recent price performance, which has shown a 4.7% increase year-to-date a
Amundi Trims Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL
Amundi reduced its position in shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 57.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 938,492 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,273,884 shares during the period. Amundi owned approximately 0.15%
Arizona State Retirement System Increases Stake in Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL
Arizona State Retirement System raised its position in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 11.3% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 178,955 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 18,220 shares during the quarter. Arizona State
Price Targets
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $87 from $88 at Truist
$87.00
(was $74.64)
Truist Financial
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $87 from $90 at KeyBanc
$87.00
(was $74.17)
Sophie Karp
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KeyBanc
Xcel Energy initiated with an Outperform at Scotiabank
$77.00
(was $69.39)
Ian Rapp
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Scotiabank
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $83 from $89 at Morgan Stanley
$83.00
(was $72.53)
Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $88 from $94 at Truist
$88.00
(was $79.14)
Truist Financial
Xcel Energy price target raised to $99 from $98 at BTIG
$99.00
(was $78.69)
BTIG
Xcel Energy price target raised to $92 from $91 at Mizuho
$92.00
(was $78.23)
Mizuho Securities
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $92 from $95 at BMO Capital
$92.00
(was $79.83)
BMO Capital
Xcel Energy price target raised to $90 from $87 at Barclays
$90.00
(was $79.17)
Nicholas Campanella
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Barclays
Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Raised to $101 at JefferiesMember Login
$101.00
(was $80.37)
Jefferies
Xcel Energy price target raised to $98 from $94 at BTIG
$98.00
(was $81.75)
BTIG
Xcel Energy price target raised to $89 from $87 at Morgan Stanley
$89.00
(was $80.86)
Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $91 from $94 at Mizuho
$91.00
(was $78.81)
New Street
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $87 from $92 at Morgan Stanley
$87.00
(was $79.93)
Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $92 from $95 at Truist
$92.00
(was $77.92)
Truist Financial
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $87 from $91 at Barclays
$87.00
(was $80.60)
Barclays
Xcel Energy price target raised to $96 from $93 at Evercore ISI
$96.00
(was $82.26)
Evercore ISI
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $92 from $93 at Morgan Stanley
$92.00
(was $79.38)
Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target raised to $90 from $89 at KeyBanc
$90.00
(was $80.32)
KeyBanc
Xcel Energy initiated with a Buy at Truist
$95.00
(was $80.32)
Richard Sunderland
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Truist Financial