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Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$68.26 +0.70 (+1.03%)
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Xcel Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Xcel Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for XEL.

Consensus Price Target

$75.80
11.05% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy, the average price target is $75.80. The highest price target for XEL is $80.00, while the lowest price target for XEL is $68.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.05% from the current price of $68.26.
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XEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/3/24 to 7/3/25
1 Month Ago
6/3/24 to 6/3/25
3 Months Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Year Ago
7/4/23 to 7/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$75.80$75.90$73.00$62.00
Forecasted Upside11.05% Upside9.45% Upside7.53% Upside17.54% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

XEL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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XEL Price Targets by Month

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Xcel Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeXcel EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.70
2.49
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.05% Upside17.60% Upside9.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$78.00 ➝ $77.00+16.28%
4/28/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Durgesh Chopra
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$74.00 ➝ $77.00+11.06%
4/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
N. Kalton
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Set TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$78.00+12.10%
4/23/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$69.00 ➝ $73.00+2.16%
4/22/2025Barclays
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Nicholas Campanella
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $73.00+2.36%
4/1/2025UBS Group
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Ross Fowler
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $77.00+8.91%
12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $80.00+17.03%
12/4/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$74.00 ➝ $79.00+11.77%
11/1/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $76.00+13.76%
8/26/2024Argus
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G. Hovis
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$68.00+13.11%
4/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $66.00+21.15%
3/11/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00+13.68%
1/30/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$67.00 ➝ $68.00+14.63%
10/24/2023Mizuho
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$69.00 ➝ $62.00+5.21%

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Should I Buy Xcel Energy Stock? XEL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Xcel Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Xcel Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Xcel Energy Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $68.66, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Xcel Energy Inc. has a strong consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for growth.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.32%, providing income to shareholders.
  • With a market capitalization of about $39.60 billion, Xcel Energy Inc. is a significant player in the energy market, suggesting stability and reliability.
  • Analysts project earnings per share (EPS) of 3.82 for the current year, reflecting expectations of profitability and growth potential.

Xcel Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Xcel Energy Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported an EPS of $0.84 for the last quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.95, which may raise concerns about its earnings performance.
  • Xcel Energy Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturn.
  • Despite a recent increase in revenue, the company’s revenue of $3.91 billion fell short of analyst expectations, suggesting potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
  • One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, which could indicate underlying concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of $51.97 and a high of $73.38, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.

XEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xcel Energy is $75.80, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $68.00.

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XEL shares.

According to analysts, Xcel Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 11.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Xcel Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Xcel Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Xcel Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how XEL compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:XEL) was last updated on 7/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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