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Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$78.07 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$78.21 +0.14 (+0.18%)
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Xcel Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
16

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Xcel Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for XEL.

Consensus Price Target

$92.76
18.82% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy, the average price target is $92.76. The highest price target for XEL is $102.00, while the lowest price target for XEL is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.82% from the current price of $78.07.
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.
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XEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$92.76$92.00$91.13$76.00
Forecasted Upside18.82% Upside14.91% Upside14.05% Upside3.64% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

XEL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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XEL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Xcel Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeXcel EnergyUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.36
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.82% Upside60.24% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/31/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy$99.00+26.09%
7/31/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Anthony Crowdell
Anthony Crowdell
4 of 5 stars
Set Target$92.00+17.17%
7/22/2026
James Thalacker
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $92.00+15.21%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$91.00 ➝ $102.00+27.82%
7/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$92.00 ➝ $94.00+17.60%
7/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$87.00 ➝ $90.00+13.88%
7/7/2026 Set Target$101.00+25.67%
6/24/2026 Set Target$89.00+10.73%
6/23/2026 Set Target$91.00+14.93%
6/17/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
6/8/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$96.00+16.69%
4/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$89.00 ➝ $91.00+11.24%
3/12/2026Set Target$86.00+6.17%
1/23/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$95.00+26.97%
11/3/2025Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $92.00+13.34%
10/16/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$93.00+13.69%
9/25/2025Boost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $84.00+7.79%
4/25/2025Set TargetOverweight$78.00+12.10%

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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 Thursday, August 6, 2026. 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 company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance.
  • Xcel Energy Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 3.1%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with multiple firms setting price targets above the current stock price, suggesting potential for growth.
  • The company has a return on equity of 10.65%, reflecting effective management and profitability in utilizing shareholders' equity.
  • Recent analyst reports highlight a positive outlook for the company, with several firms issuing "overweight" and "outperform" ratings, indicating confidence in its future performance.

Xcel Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down about 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about growth sustainability.
  • Despite beating EPS estimates, the revenue fell short of analyst expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting future growth targets.
  • The stock has received one "Sell" rating from analysts, suggesting that not all market participants are optimistic about its future performance.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 64.93%, there may be concerns about the sustainability of dividend payments if earnings do not improve.
  • Overall market conditions and regulatory changes in the utility sector could pose risks to Xcel Energy Inc.'s operations and profitability.

XEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xcel Energy is $92.76, with a high forecast of $102.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" XEL shares.

According to analysts, Xcel Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 18.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Xcel Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Xcel Energy is 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 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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