Xcel Energy (XEL) News Today $81.16 +0.06 (+0.07%) Closing price 10/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$81.96 +0.80 (+0.99%) As of 10/17/2025 07:28 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Xcel Energy Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Xcel Energy Up Today?Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) — shares moved higher after several broker actions and updated analyst forecasts. Below are the events likely driving the stock today and how each may influence investor sentiment. Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen initiated coverage with a "buy" rating and $93 price target, highlighting upside versus recent levels and likely supporting investor interest. TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen then upgraded XEL to "strong-buy," reinforcing the bullish signal from initiation and likely contributing to buying pressure. Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Upgraded by TD Cowen to Strong-Buy Rating Positive Sentiment: Shares reached a new 52‑week high following the analyst upgrade, a technical signal that can draw momentum buyers and highlight positive sentiment. Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Sets New 52-Week High After Analyst Upgrade Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a buy stance on XEL, which supports the buy-side narrative and reduces downside from mixed analyst views. Jefferies Maintains Xcel Energy (XEL) Buy Recommendation Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp provided updated multi-year estimates (FY2027: $4.46, FY2028: $4.80, FY2029: $5.15) and maintains an Overweight/$85 target — signaling confidence in long-term earnings growth but leaving near-term upside capped vs. higher TD Cowen target. What is KeyCorp's Forecast for Xcel Energy FY2027 Earnings? Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp also issued updated quarterly and near-term estimates (Q3, Q4 and FY2025–FY2026 figures); these provide modeling clarity but include mixed small revisions, so impact is likely neutral overall. KeyCorp Predicts Xcel Energy's Q3 Earnings (NASDAQ:XEL) Negative Sentiment: Short interest surged ~72% in September to ~27.0M shares (short-interest ratio ~6.3 days), which raises the risk of volatile trade and potential downward pressure if sentiment turns or if shorts stay active. (No link provided) Negative Sentiment: KeyCorp trimmed its FY2025 EPS estimate slightly (to $3.81 from $3.84), a modest negative revision that could temper near-term expectations. KeyCorp Predicts Xcel Energy's Q3 Earnings (NASDAQ:XEL) Investor takeaway: Broker upgrades (TD Cowen) and reaffirmations (Jefferies), plus KeyCorp's multi‑year growth projections, are driving positive momentum and the recent 52‑week high. Offsetting risks include a large rise in short interest and a slight near‑term earnings downgrade from KeyCorp — factors that could increase volatility. Monitor guidance/quarterly results and any follow-up analyst commentary for confirmation of sustained upside.Posted 1+ days agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. XEL Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL Holdings Decreased by DeDora Capital Inc.October 19 at 5:46 AM | marketbeat.comChevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC Purchases 3,429 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 19 at 4:56 AM | marketbeat.comTD Asset Management Inc Purchases 5,705 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 19 at 4:13 AM | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Has $10.19 Million Stake in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 19 at 3:43 AM | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Research Coverage Started at TD CowenOctober 19 at 2:11 AM | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy Inc. $XEL Shares Bought by Spirit of America Management Corp NYOctober 18 at 6:44 AM | marketbeat.comHoese & Co LLP Has $238,000 Stock Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 18 at 6:17 AM | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Purchases 299,484 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 18 at 5:06 AM | marketbeat.comAllianz Asset Management GmbH Sells 84,589 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 18 at 4:55 AM | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Price Target Raised to $87.00October 18 at 3:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comWhat is KeyCorp's Forecast for Xcel Energy Q3 Earnings?October 18 at 2:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Sets New 52-Week High Following Analyst UpgradeOctober 18 at 2:53 AM | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Sets New 52-Week High After Analyst UpgradeOctober 17 at 10:39 AM | marketbeat.comWhat is KeyCorp's Forecast for Xcel Energy FY2027 Earnings?October 17 at 7:22 AM | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Upgraded by TD Cowen to Strong-Buy RatingOctober 17 at 5:51 AM | marketbeat.comSagespring Wealth Partners LLC Has $581,000 Stock Position in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 17 at 4:45 AM | marketbeat.comJefferies Maintains Xcel Energy (XEL) Buy RecommendationOctober 17 at 3:04 AM | msn.comHere’s What Lifted Xcel Energy (XEL) in Q3October 16 at 12:01 PM | msn.comTD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL)October 16 at 9:12 AM | marketbeat.comKeyCorp Predicts Xcel Energy's Q3 Earnings (NASDAQ:XEL)October 16 at 6:52 AM | marketbeat.comSequoia Financial Advisors LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 16 at 4:27 AM | marketbeat.comXcel Energy price target raised to $85 from $79 at KeyBancOctober 15, 2025 | msn.comXcel Energy price target raised to $87 from $84 at BMO CapitalOctober 15, 2025 | msn.com3 Utilities Plays You Can Lean on During Volatility (XEL)As tariffs return and volatility rises, utilities like Duke (DUK), NextEra (NEE), and Xcel (XEL) deliver growth, stability, and strong dividend yields.October 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Price Target Raised to $87.00 at BMO Capital MarketsOctober 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comYousif Capital Management LLC Has $6.12 Million Stock Position in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comVanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC Raises Stake in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comApollon Wealth Management LLC Sells 12,847 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comAberdeen Group plc Acquires 15,847 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comHere's What to Expect From Xcel Energy's Next Earnings ReportOctober 14, 2025 | msn.comXcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesOctober 14, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesOctober 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comStocks Showing Rising Market Leadership: Xcel Energy Earns 81 RS RatingOctober 13, 2025 | msn.comXELLL: A 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes IPO From Xcel EnergyOctober 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.comM.E. Allison & CO. Inc. Takes $259,000 Position in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comCallan Family Office LLC Raises Stock Position in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comDrucker Wealth 3.0 LLC Acquires Shares of 3,907 Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 12, 2025 | marketbeat.com4,283 Shares in Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL Purchased by Endeavor Private Wealth Inc.October 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comXcel Energy Inc. $XEL Shares Sold by Stiles Financial Services IncOctober 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comStrong Tower Advisory Services Acquires 3,457 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comUBS Maintains Xcel Energy (XEL) Neutral RecommendationOctober 11, 2025 | msn.comAmeritas Advisory Services LLC Lowers Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comCapital Management Associates Inc Sells 6,762 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comXcel Energy Inc. $XEL Shares Purchased by Shell Asset Management Co.October 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comRep. Julie Johnson Sells Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) SharesOctober 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Earns "Hold (C+)" Rating from Weiss RatingsOctober 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comXcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Upgraded at Evercore ISIOctober 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comOLD National Bancorp IN Purchases New Shares in Xcel Energy Inc. $XELOctober 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comHead-To-Head Contrast: Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) vs. Companhia Paranaense de Energia - Copel (NYSE:ELPC)October 8, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comXcel Energy Issues $900M Junior Subordinated NotesOctober 7, 2025 | tipranks.com Get Xcel Energy News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for XEL and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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