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NASDAQ:XEL

Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$57.72
-1.77 (-2.98%)
(As of 09/26/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$57.41
$59.48
50-Day Range
$55.59
$65.21
52-Week Range
$55.11
$72.99
Volume
6.26 million shs
Average Volume
4.68 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.83 billion
P/E Ratio
18.32
Dividend Yield
3.60%
Price Target
$66.43

Xcel Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.31 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.1% Upside
$66.43 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.10% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.03mentions of Xcel Energy in the last 14 days
Based on 25 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.89%
From $3.34 to $3.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.82 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

19th out of 84 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

5th out of 19 stocks


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About Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Stock

Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. 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, 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.

XEL Price History

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XEL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/20 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
7/20/2023
Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/20 Dividend
9/14/2023
Today
9/27/2023
Dividend Payable
10/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Utilities
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:XEL
Employees
11,982
Year Founded
1909

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$66.43
High Stock Price Forecast
$75.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$60.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+15.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.31
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.74 billion
Pretax Margin
10.38%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.31 billion
Cash Flow
$7.57 per share
Book Value
$30.47 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
551,202,000
Market Cap
$31.83 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.42

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Robert C. FrenzelMr. Robert C. Frenzel (Age 52)
    Pres, CEO & Chairman
    Comp: $3.25M
  • Mr. Brian J. Van Abel (Age 41)
    Exec. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer
    Comp: $1.47M
  • Mr. Timothy John O'ConnorMr. Timothy John O'Connor (Age 63)
    Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $1.63M
  • Ms. Amanda J. Rome (Age 42)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
    Comp: $928.65k
  • Mr. Brett C. CarterMr. Brett C. Carter (Age 56)
    Exec. VP, Group Pres of Utilities & Chief Customer Officer
    Comp: $1.03M
  • Mr. Paul Andrew Johnson (Age 63)
    VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
  • Justin Tomljanovic
    VP of Corp. Devel.
  • Ms. Patricia Correa (Age 49)
    Sr. VP, HR & Employee Services and Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Jeffrey S. Savage (Age 51)
    Sr. VP and Chief Audit & Financial Services Officer
  • Mr. Peter A. Gardner
    Sr. VP & Chief Nuclear Officer













XEL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Xcel Energy stock right now?

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" XEL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in XEL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Xcel Energy's stock price forecast for 2023?

13 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Xcel Energy's stock. Their XEL share price forecasts range from $60.00 to $75.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $66.43 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have XEL shares performed in 2023?

Xcel Energy's stock was trading at $70.11 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, XEL shares have decreased by 17.7% and is now trading at $57.72.
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When is Xcel Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023.
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.

How were Xcel Energy's earnings last quarter?

Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.05. The business earned $3.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.38 billion. Xcel Energy had a net margin of 11.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.39%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 11.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.60 EPS.
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How often does Xcel Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Xcel Energy?

Xcel Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.52 per share on Friday, October 20th. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.60%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 14th.
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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 3.48%. 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 66.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, XEL will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.26% 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 issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, September, 15th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-$3.40 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.34. 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.07%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.52%), State Street Corp (5.41%), Aristotle Capital Management LLC (2.73%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.30%) and Royal Bank of Canada (1.53%). 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.
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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.
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What is Xcel Energy's stock price today?

One share of XEL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $57.72.

How much money does Xcel Energy make?

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) has a market capitalization of $31.83 billion and generates $15.31 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.74 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.15 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..
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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.

This page (NASDAQ:XEL) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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