Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $81.85 +0.85 (+1.05%) Closing price 10/7/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$81.85 0.00 (0.00%) As of 07:00 AM 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 Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Xcel Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 12 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold3Buy9 Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for XEL. Consensus Price Target $81.73-0.15% Downside According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy, the average price target is $81.73. The highest price target for XEL is $92.00, while the lowest price target for XEL is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.15% from the current price of $81.85. 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. 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XEL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/8/24 to 10/8/251 Month Ago9/8/24 to 9/8/253 Months Ago7/10/24 to 7/10/251 Year Ago10/9/23 to 10/8/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy9 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$81.73$76.80$75.80$64.36Forecasted Upside-0.15% Downside7.04% Upside10.74% Upside2.27% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy XEL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History XEL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Xcel Energy Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeXcel EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.75 2.38 2.51Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside-0.15% Downside14.44% Upside170.14% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent XEL NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/6/2025Evercore ISI3 of 5 starsNicholas Amicucci Not RatedInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Outperform$92.00+13.58%9/29/2025Barclays3 of 5 starsNicholas Campanella Not RatedBoost TargetOverweight$72.00 ➝ $81.00+2.17%9/27/2025Weiss Ratings0 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingHold (C+)9/25/2025UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingWilliam AppicelliSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$82.00+6.15%9/25/2025BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJames ThalackerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$84.00+8.74%9/25/2025MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAnthony CrowdellSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$83.00+7.44%9/25/2025Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid ArcaroSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight$81.00 ➝ $80.00+3.66%9/25/2025Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJulien Dumoulin-SmithSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $84.00+7.79%4/25/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingN. KaltonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetOverweight$78.00+12.10%12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $80.00+17.03% Get the Latest News and Ratings for XEL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Xcel Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 12/4/2024KeyCorpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight$74.00 ➝ $79.00+11.77%11/1/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $76.00+13.76%8/26/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingG. HovisSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$68.00+13.11%3/11/2024Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00+13.68%1/30/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetSector Perform$67.00 ➝ $68.00+14.63%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 07:08 AM ET. 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 Saturday, October 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Xcel Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Xcel Energy Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Xcel Energy Inc.: The current stock price is around $80, reflecting a strong performance in the utility sector. Xcel Energy Inc. has demonstrated consistent revenue growth, with an 8.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company has a solid return on equity of 10.52%, indicating effective management and profitability. Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with multiple firms raising their price targets, suggesting positive market sentiment. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, providing a reliable income stream for investors, with an annualized yield of approximately 2.8%. Xcel Energy Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Xcel Energy Inc. for these reasons: The company reported revenue of $3.29 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate, which may raise concerns about future growth potential. Xcel Energy Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets. Despite a positive outlook, the company's earnings per share (EPS) guidance for FY 2025 is modest, suggesting limited growth expectations. The stock has shown volatility, with a one-year low of $62.12, indicating potential risks for investors looking for stability. Market conditions can impact utility stocks, and any regulatory changes could adversely affect Xcel Energy Inc.'s operations and profitability. XEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Xcel Energy's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xcel Energy is $81.73, with a high forecast of $92.00 and a low forecast of $76.00. Should I buy or sell Xcel Energy stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XEL shares. Does Xcel Energy's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Xcel Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -0.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Xcel Energy been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Xcel Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Xcel Energy? Xcel Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Xcel Energy more than its competitors? 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. 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