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: 11,311
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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
119% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $113M | Put options by funds: $51.8M
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q2] → 6 (+3) [Q3]
90% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 139 | Existing positions closed: 73
25% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.8B [Q2] → $30.9B (+$6.13B) [Q3]
14% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 381 | Existing positions reduced: 334
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 958 [Q2] → 1,012 (+54) [Q3]
1.59% more ownership
Funds ownership: 83.33% [Q2] → 84.92% (+1.59%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$71
5%
upside
Avg. target
$75
11%
upside
High target
$80
18%
upside
6 analyst ratings
5 positive
83%
1 neutral
17%
0 negative
0%
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton 63% 1-year accuracy 31 / 49 met price target | 6%upside $72 | Overweight Upgraded | 13 Jan 2025 |
JP Morgan Jeremy Tonet 77% 1-year accuracy 23 / 30 met price target | 18%upside $80 | Overweight Upgraded | 12 Dec 2024 |
Keybanc Sophie Karp 54% 1-year accuracy 22 / 41 met price target | 17%upside $79 | Overweight Maintained | 4 Dec 2024 |
Barclays Nicholas Campanella 68% 1-year accuracy 50 / 74 met price target | 5%upside $71 | Overweight Maintained | 26 Nov 2024 |
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd 53% 1-year accuracy 59 / 111 met price target | 6%upside $72 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 22 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about XEL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 hours ago
XEL vs. CNP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Xcel Energy (XEL) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
10 hours ago
Reasons to Add Xcel Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
XEL stock is a good pick in the utility space, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Xcel Energy Announces Investor Relations Leadership Transition
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy today announced that Roopesh Aggarwal has been named vice president of Investor Relations, succeeding Paul Johnson, who is retiring from the company after more than 40 years of service, most recently as vice president, Treasury and Investor Relations. “Strong, trusted relationships with the investment community are critical to achieving our strategic priorities and capital growth plans,” said Brian Van Abel, executive vice president and Chief Financial.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Xcel Energy 2024 Year End Earnings Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review fourth quarter and year end 2024 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 Di.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Plant Receives 20-Year Extension
XEL receives a 20-year license extension for Monticello Nuclear Generating plant. This supports XEL's transition to 100% carbon-free electricity.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
My Top 10 Utilities For 2025
Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and investment-grade balance sheets, offering potential total returns of 20% to 56% by 2025. Despite rate sensitivity, these utilities are well-positioned for long-term growth with secure dividends and robust balance sheets.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Plant Receives Federal Approval to Extend Operations
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy will extend the operation of its carbon-free Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant well into the future to support its clean energy vision, following the recent renewal of the plant's operating license by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The federal approval allows the plant to operate an additional 20 years, through 2050, provided the plant's extended operation is also approved by state regulators. Monticello's continued operation will ensur.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2025
SPY ends 2024 on a sour note but with a total gain of 24.89%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for January 2025 offer a 3.45% dividend yield, nearly triple that of the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 16.33% since its inception in November 2020.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Conservative Ranching, Farming, and Livestock Producer Coalition Calls for Justice, Investigation into Xcel Energy
Xcel Under Fire for Radical ESG Policies and Failure to Compensate Ranchers After Taking Responsibility for Largest Wildfire in Texas History Xcel Under Fire for Radical ESG Policies and Failure to Compensate Ranchers After Taking Responsibility for Largest Wildfire in Texas History
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
ITRI, XEL Team Up to Power DER Management: Will Itron Stock Benefit?
Itron and Xcel Energy collaborate to optimize distributed energy resources, aiming to innovate the future of the energy landscape.
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