NASDAQ:XEL Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast, Price & News $64.32 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 12:22 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$64.01▼$64.7450-Day Range$64.29▼$71.2752-Week Range$56.89▼$77.66Volume682,801 shsAverage Volume2.75 million shsMarket Capitalization$35.40 billionP/E Ratio19.91Dividend Yield3.23%Price Target$71.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Xcel Energy MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.5% Upside$71.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.10% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.80Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.14 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.82%From $3.37 to $3.60 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.66 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector19th out of 84 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry3rd out of 19 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingXcel Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $71.20, Xcel Energy has a forecasted upside of 10.5% from its current price of $64.43.Amount of Analyst CoverageXcel Energy has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.10% of the outstanding shares of Xcel Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverXcel Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Xcel Energy has recently decreased by 4.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldXcel Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 3.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthXcel Energy has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Xcel Energy is 64.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Xcel Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.78% next year. This indicates that Xcel Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for XEL. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentXcel Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.80. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Xcel Energy this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for XEL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -78% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Xcel Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Xcel Energy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,135,249.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.06% of the stock of Xcel Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.15% of the stock of Xcel Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Xcel Energy are expected to grow by 6.82% in the coming year, from $3.37 to $3.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Xcel Energy is 19.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.10.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Xcel Energy is 19.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 94.83.Price to Earnings Growth RatioXcel Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.88. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioXcel Energy has a P/B Ratio of 2.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) StockXcel Energy, Inc. operates as a holding company engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through the following three segments: Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility and All Others. The Regulated Electric Utility segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. In addition, this segment includes sales for resale and provides wholesale transmission service to various entities in the United States. It also includes commodity trading operations. The Regulated Natural Gas Utility segment transports, stores, and distributes natural gas primarily in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Colorado. The All Others segment engages in steam, appliance repair services, nonutility real estate activities, processing solid waste into refuse-derived fuel and investments in rental housing projects that qualify for low-income housing tax credits. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.Read More Receive XEL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Xcel Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address XEL Stock News HeadlinesMay 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesMay 27, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy offers tips on staying safe in severe weatherMay 30, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Graphite Shortage Story You're Not Being ToldGraphite demand for EV batteries is expected to increase 10X from 2020 to 2030. And today, with NO graphite-producing mines in N. America, China has a stranglehold on our graphite supply. That's why the U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to ensure an adequate domestic supply of this metal that's vital for energy independence and national security. May 26, 2023 | msn.comWithout a smart meter, how does Xcel know how to bill customers?May 26, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy crews report progress on restoring power to Tucumcari, ClovisMay 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy Inc. (XEL) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.52 on July 20thMay 26, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy (XEL) Declares $0.52 DividendMay 25, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy crews working to restore power in Clovis, Tucumcari after storm damageMay 30, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Graphite Shortage Story You're Not Being ToldGraphite demand for EV batteries is expected to increase 10X from 2020 to 2030. And today, with NO graphite-producing mines in N. America, China has a stranglehold on our graphite supply. That's why the U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to ensure an adequate domestic supply of this metal that's vital for energy independence and national security. May 25, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy reports another small radioactive spill as wider Monticello cleanup progressesMay 24, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy declares $0.52 dividendMay 23, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy power outages affecting Cass, Clay and Wilkin countiesMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Now Covered by StockNews.comMay 19, 2023 | msn.comStudents and Xcel Energy team up to plant treesMay 19, 2023 | msn.comUBS Maintains Xcel Energy (XEL) Neutral RecommendationMay 16, 2023 | msn.comXcel Energy gives update on Amarillo advanced meter installments amid supply chain issuesMay 16, 2023 | msn.com(XEL) - Analyzing Xcel Energy's Short InterestMay 15, 2023 | msn.comDespite expensive beer, Xcel Energy Center ranked as one of best NHL arenasMay 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)May 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2023 EPS Estimates for Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Reduced by AnalystMay 11, 2023 | msn.comHope Breakfast Bar owners cancel plans for Spring Break restaurant across from Xcel Energy CenterMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) five years ago are up 80%May 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comXcel Energy Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 Earnings Forecast for Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Issued By KeyCorpMay 9, 2023 | bizjournals.comXcel plans new solar array for Sherco Project as coal plants wind downMay 5, 2023 | marketwatch.comXcel Energy Inc. stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketMay 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) EVP Sells 15,625 Shares of StockSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive XEL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Xcel Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address XEL Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/20 Dividend3/14/2023Dividend Payable4/20/2023Last Earnings4/27/2023Today5/30/2023Ex-Dividend for 7/20 Dividend6/14/2023Dividend Payable7/20/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:XEL CUSIPN/A CIK72903 Webwww.xcelenergy.com Phone(612) 330-5500Fax612-330-5688Employees11,982Year Founded1909Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$71.20 High Stock Price Forecast$79.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$67.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+10.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.23 Trailing P/E Ratio20.02 Forward P/E Ratio19.18 P/E Growth2.88Net Income$1.74 billion Net Margins11.34% Pretax Margin10.46% Return on Equity10.78% Return on Assets2.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.36 Current Ratio0.75 Quick Ratio0.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$15.31 billion Price / Sales2.32 Cash Flow$7.88 per share Price / Cash Flow8.20 Book Value$30.47 per share Price / Book2.12Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares550,360,000Free Float550,026,000Market Cap$35.58 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.43 Social Links Key ExecutivesRobert C. FrenzelChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerTimothy John O'ConnorChief Operations Officer & Executive VPBrian J. van AbelChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentTim PetersonChief Technology Officer & Senior Vice PresidentAmanda RomeExecutive VP, Chief Legal & Compliance OfficerKey CompetitorsConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDExelonNASDAQ:EXCPG&ENYSE:PCGPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCBought 74,913 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.102%Sheets Smith Wealth ManagementSold 2,250 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.002%Fortis Group Advisors LLCBought 3,832 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.001%Empower Advisory Group LLCBought 161,039 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.029%Old North State Trust LLCSold 265 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions XEL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Xcel Energy stock right now? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" XEL shares. View XEL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Xcel Energy's stock price forecast for 2023? 10 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Xcel Energy's shares. Their XEL share price forecasts range from $67.00 to $79.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $71.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for XEL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have XEL shares performed in 2023? Xcel Energy's stock was trading at $70.11 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, XEL stock has decreased by 7.8% and is now trading at $64.65. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Xcel Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023. View our XEL earnings forecast. How were Xcel Energy's earnings last quarter? Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $4.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.76 billion. Xcel Energy had a net margin of 11.34% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.78%. The business's revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.70 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Xcel Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Xcel Energy? Xcel Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.52 per share on Thursday, July 20th. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.22%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for XEL. What ETFs hold Xcel Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) stock in their portfolio include Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Vanguard Utilities Index Fund (VPU), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN) and Goldman Sachs Future Real Estate and Infrastructure Equity ETF (GREI). Is Xcel Energy a good dividend stock? Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.23%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 64.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, XEL will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.78% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for XEL. What guidance has Xcel Energy issued on next quarter's earnings? Xcel Energy updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-$3.40 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Xcel Energy's stock symbol? Xcel Energy trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "XEL." Who are Xcel Energy's major shareholders? Xcel Energy's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.02%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.67%), State Street Corp (5.39%), Aristotle Capital Management LLC (2.80%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.23%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin G S Fowke III, Benjamin G S Fowke III, Brett C Carter, Christopher B Clark, Darla Figoli, David T Hudson, Frank P Prager, Kim Williams and Timothy John O'connor. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Xcel Energy? Shares of XEL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Xcel Energy's stock price today? One share of XEL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $64.65. How much money does Xcel Energy make? Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) has a market capitalization of $35.58 billion and generates $15.31 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.74 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.23 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Xcel Energy have? The company employs 11,982 workers across the globe. Does Xcel Energy have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Xcel Energy: Nicollet Holdings Company LLC, Nicollet Project Holdings LLC, Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation), Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation), Public Service Company of Colorado, Southwestern Public Service Company, WestGas InterState Inc., Xcel Energy Communications Group Inc. , Xcel Energy International Inc., Xcel Energy Markets Holdings Inc., Xcel Energy Retail Holdings Inc., Xcel Energy Services Inc. , Xcel Energy Transmission Holding Company LLC, Xcel Energy Venture Holdings Inc., Xcel Energy Ventures Inc., Xcel Energy WYCO Inc. , and Xcel Energy Wholesale Group Inc..Read More How can I contact Xcel Energy? Xcel Energy's mailing address is 414 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55401. The official website for the company is www.xcelenergy.com. The company can be reached via phone at (612) 330-5500, via email at paul.a.johnson@xcelenergy.com, or via fax at 612-330-5688. 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