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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$32.90
+1.0%
$34.93
$31.82
$48.38
$30.01B0.562.60 million shs2.58 million shs
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$71.13
+1.5%
$70.40
$63.75
$79.38
$44.30B0.712.96 million shs3.30 million shs
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$54.96
+0.4%
$54.08
$46.79
$71.32
$30.40B0.363.66 million shs4.00 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
+0.95%+1.53%-2.40%-20.06%-30.87%
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
+1.50%+4.43%+1.95%-0.82%-9.27%
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
+0.44%+3.37%+5.15%-7.15%-21.98%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
3.6055 of 5 stars
4.13.01.70.02.00.81.9
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
4.639 of 5 stars
2.53.05.02.23.22.51.9
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
4.2363 of 5 stars
3.33.05.00.01.91.72.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
2.14
Hold$49.0048.94% Upside
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
2.90
Moderate Buy$82.1415.47% Upside
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
2.58
Moderate Buy$62.8314.33% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BCE, XEL, and SRE Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
KeyCorp
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$68.00 ➝ $65.00
4/9/2024
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $35.00
4/2/2024
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
BMO Capital Markets
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$54.00 ➝ $46.00
3/21/2024
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$74.00 ➝ $75.00
3/14/2024
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$77.00 ➝ $79.00
3/13/2024
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $59.00
3/11/2024
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
Barclays
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$61.00 ➝ $54.00
3/11/2024
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
Wolfe Research
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00
3/6/2024
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$82.00
3/4/2024
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
Argus
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/12/2024
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $38.00
(Data available from 4/23/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$18.28B1.64$6.63 per share4.96$13.72 per share2.40
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$16.72B2.69$8.38 per share8.49$52.03 per share1.37
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$14.21B2.15$8.05 per share6.83$31.92 per share1.72

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$1.68B$1.6919.4714.064.368.82%17.13%4.28%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$3.08B$4.7914.8513.842.4218.26%9.45%3.50%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$1.77B$3.2117.1214.352.5512.47%10.78%2.97%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest BCE, XEL, and SRE Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$1.50N/A-$1.50N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$0.60N/A-$0.60N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$0.83N/A-$0.83N/AN/AN/A  
2/27/202412/31/2023
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$1.11$1.13+$0.02$1.10$4.01 billion$3.49 billion    
2/8/2024Q4 2023
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$0.54$0.56+$0.02$0.81$4.82 billion$4.76 billion
1/25/2024Q4 23
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$0.85$0.83-$0.02$0.92$4.01 billion$3.44 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
$2.958.97%+4.32%174.56%1 Years
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
$2.483.49%+4.43%51.77%21 Years
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
$2.193.98%+6.54%68.22%21 Years

Latest BCE, XEL, and SRE Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/21/2024
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
Quarterly$0.54803.69%3/14/20243/15/20244/20/2024
2/8/2024
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
Quarterly$0.74207.82%3/14/20243/15/20244/15/2024
2/27/2024
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
quarterly$0.623.5%3/20/20243/21/20244/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
1.84
0.65
0.61
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
0.85
0.54
0.49
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
1.41
0.72
0.59

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
41.46%
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
89.65%
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
78.38%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
0.15%
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
0.27%
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
0.06%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BCE Inc. stock logo
BCE
BCE
45,132912.28 million910.91 millionOptionable
Sempra stock logo
SRE
Sempra
16,835632.15 million630.44 millionOptionable
Xcel Energy Inc. stock logo
XEL
Xcel Energy
11,311555.47 million555.14 millionOptionable

BCE, XEL, and SRE Headlines

SourceHeadline
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Boosts Stock Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Boosts Stock Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 10:32 PM
Heres How to Play Xcel Energy (XEL) Ahead of Q1 EarningsHere's How to Play Xcel Energy (XEL) Ahead of Q1 Earnings
zacks.com - April 22 at 3:50 PM
Andersen Commits to Renewable Electricity in Minnesota Facilities with Xcel Energys Renewable*Connect ProgramAndersen Commits to Renewable Electricity in Minnesota Facilities with Xcel Energy's Renewable*Connect Program
tmcnet.com - April 22 at 12:25 PM
Ahead of Xcel (XEL) Q1 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsAhead of Xcel (XEL) Q1 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
zacks.com - April 22 at 10:21 AM
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.com
americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 1:40 AM
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) PT Lowered to $65.00Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) PT Lowered to $65.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 4:14 AM
Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy CenterReview: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center
startribune.com - April 21 at 12:36 AM
Xcel Energy shares receive price target cut, Overweight rating on Q1 performanceXcel Energy shares receive price target cut, Overweight rating on Q1 performance
investing.com - April 20 at 7:10 PM
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Cut to Sell at StockNews.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Cut to Sell at StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 8:18 AM
Mackenzie Financial Corp Acquires 17,003 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)Mackenzie Financial Corp Acquires 17,003 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 5:57 AM
Students get hands-on training at Xcel XpoStudents get hands-on training at Xcel Xpo
msn.com - April 19 at 6:42 PM
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Position Increased by Federated Hermes Inc.Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Position Increased by Federated Hermes Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 8:27 AM
KeyCorp Trims Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Target Price to $65.00KeyCorp Trims Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Target Price to $65.00
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 8:19 AM
Xcel fields questions from Boulder officials about power outageXcel fields questions from Boulder officials about power outage
dailycamera.com - April 19 at 12:38 AM
Xcel Energy (XEL) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayXcel Energy (XEL) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:38 AM
People affected by Xcel power outages are sharing their stories with the statePeople affected by Xcel power outages are sharing their stories with the state
9news.com - April 17 at 8:45 PM
Wildfires Are Upending Some of the Safest Bets on Wall StreetWildfires Are Upending Some of the Safest Bets on Wall Street
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:57 AM
Xcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaperXcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaper
msn.com - April 16 at 12:30 PM
Xcel, Southwestern Public Services Co. host Time of Use stakeholders meetingXcel, Southwestern Public Services Co. host Time of Use stakeholders meeting
msn.com - April 15 at 8:43 PM
CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. Buys New Shares in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. Buys New Shares in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 3:51 PM
Xcel CEOs pay falls 24%, but offered hefty bonus if he staysXcel CEO's pay falls 24%, but offered hefty bonus if he stays
aol.com - April 15 at 1:24 PM
Zornio: Loaded guns, Xcel Energy and Sandra Fish. It was a big week in Colorado politicsZornio: Loaded guns, Xcel Energy and Sandra Fish. It was a big week in Colorado politics
coloradosun.com - April 15 at 8:23 AM
Xcel Energy (XEL) Fell due to a Wildfire in TexasXcel Energy (XEL) Fell due to a Wildfire in Texas
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 8:23 AM
Over 2k without power near Littleton, Highlands Ranch due to Xcel outageOver 2k without power near Littleton, Highlands Ranch due to Xcel outage
msn.com - April 14 at 8:42 PM

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Company Descriptions

BCE logo

BCE

NYSE:BCE
BCE Inc., a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through two segments, Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voice plans and devices; wireline products and services comprising data, including internet access, internet protocol television, cloud-based services, and business solutions, as well as voice, and other communication services and products; and satellite TV and connectivity services for residential, small and medium-sized business, government, and large enterprise customers. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, and data and other services from or to resellers and other carriers; and operates consumer electronics retail stores. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, streaming services, digital media services, radio broadcasting services, and out-of-home advertising services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
Sempra logo

Sempra

NYSE:SRE
Sempra operates as an energy infrastructure company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Sempra California, Sempra Texas Utilities, and Sempra Infrastructure. The Sempra California segment provides electric services; and natural gas services to San Diego County. As of December 31, 2023, it offered electric services to approximately 3.6 million population and natural gas services to approximately 3.3 million population that covers 4,100 square miles. This segment owns and operates a natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage system that supplies natural gas. As of December 31, 2023, it serves a population of 21 million covering an area of 24,000 square miles. The Sempra Texas Utilities segment engages in the regulated electricity transmission and distribution. As of December 31, 2023, its transmission system included 18,298 circuit miles of transmission lines; 1,257 transmission and distribution substations; interconnection to 173 third-party generation facilities totaling 54,277 MW; and distribution system included approximately 4.0 million points of delivery and consisted of 125,116 miles of overhead and underground lines. The Sempra Infrastructure segment develops, builds, operates, and invests in energy infrastructure to help enable the energy transition in North American markets and worldwide. The company was formerly known as Sempra Energy and changed its name to Sempra in May 2023. Sempra was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
Xcel Energy logo

Xcel Energy

NASDAQ:XEL
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, purchasing, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar energy sources, as well as coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects and nonregulated assets, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.