Xcel Energy
About: Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.8 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
Employees: 11,380
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
507% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $161M | Put options by funds: $26.5M
134% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 157 | Existing positions closed: 67
117% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 13 (+7) [Q4]
47% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 445 | Existing positions reduced: 302
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $29.7B [Q3] → $33.5B (+$3.88B) [Q4]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,015 [Q3] → 1,087 (+72) [Q4]
3.04% more ownership
Funds ownership: 81.53% [Q3] → 84.57% (+3.04%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$72
3%
upside
Avg. target
$76
8%
upside
High target
$78
11%
upside
4 analyst ratings
2 positive
50%
2 neutral
50%
0 negative
0%
UBS Ross Fowler 50% 1-year accuracy 12 / 24 met price target | 10%upside $77 | Neutral Maintained | 1 Apr 2025 |
Barclays Nicholas Campanella 57% 1-year accuracy 43 / 75 met price target | 3%upside $72 | Overweight Maintained | 31 Mar 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd 56% 1-year accuracy 60 / 108 met price target | 11%upside $78 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 20 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton 65% 1-year accuracy 31 / 48 met price target | 7%upside $75 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about XEL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Xcel Energy (XEL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Xcel (XEL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog PPL, Xcel Energy and American Electric Power
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
7 Quality Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As Tariff Risks Remain
The 90-day tariff pause offers short-term relief, but long-term trade uncertainty and recession risks persist, making it critical to stay vigilant and strategic. Despite market volatility, now is the time to deploy cash into high-quality, dividend-paying stocks rather than raising cash. Focus on buying opportunities in dividend growth stocks, while being cautious with REITs like ARE and REXR due to trade war impacts.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Xcel Energy First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review first quarter 2025 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. You will be asked for the conference password. US Dial-In: 1-866-580.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
Exelon (EXC), American Electric Power (AEP) and Xcel Energy (XEL) Are Nasdaq Winners Today As the Market Tanks
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Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Xcel Energy named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for sixth consecutive year
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For a sixth consecutive year, Xcel Energy has been named a World's Most Ethical Companies® honoree by Ethisphere.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Xcel Energy Chief Operations Officer to Retire This Summer
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that Timothy O'Connor, executive vice president, chief operations officer, will retire from the company this summer after nearly two decades of service. In accordance with the company's succession planning process, two internal executive appointments were announced, which will be effective May 1: Scott Sharp will be named executive vice president, chief generation officer, adding oversight of Nuclear to his portfolio o.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Xcel Energy Inc. Board Increases 2025 Common Dividend 4.1%, Declares Dividend on Common Stock
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today raised the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock from 54.75 cents per share to 57 cents per share, which is equivalent to an annual rate of $2.28 per share. The dividends are payable April 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025. “Today's dividend increase of 4.1% marks the twenty second consecutive year that Xcel Energy has increased its dividend. It signals the Board of Direct.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Xcel Energy: Buy This Undervalued Blue-Chip Utility Now
Xcel Energy is expected to announce its 22nd consecutive annual dividend hike, showcasing its commitment to consistent dividend growth and shareholder value. XEL is positioned for 6%-8% annual EPS growth, supported by robust financials, investment-grade credit ratings, and a $45 billion capital spending plan through 2029. Despite recent revenue and EPS misses, XEL's long-term growth prospects remain strong, driven by significant solar projects and data center load growth.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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