Xcel Energy/$XEL
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About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.8 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
Ticker
$XEL
Sector
Primary listing
Employees
11,380
Headquarters
Website
Xcel Energy Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$48B
22.34
$3.60
0.36
$2.26
2.84%
Price and volume
Market cap
$48B
Beta
0.36
52-week high
$83.01
52-week low
$62.58
Average daily volume
4.9M
Dividend rate
$2.26
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.963
Quick ratio
0.619
Long term debt to equity
153.156
Total debt to equity
159.282
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
59.09%
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.92%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,498
Gross margin (TTM)
44.49%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.85%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.13%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-24.50%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.21%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.65%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.342
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.312
Price to book
2.27
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-11.849
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-8.44%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-6.784
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.81%
Forward dividend yield
2.84%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.28%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.56%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.10%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.16%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.16%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.15%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.67%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.04%
What the Analysts think about Xcel Energy
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Xcel Energy stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Xcel settled all claims related to the 2021 Marshall Fire with a one-time $290 million charge covered by insurance, eliminating a major legal overhang and prompting its stock to rise over 5% on the news (Reuters )
Xcel Energy’s Q2 2025 profit of $444 million, or $0.75 per share, exceeded the Zacks-tracked consensus of $0.63, and the company reaffirmed its full-year EPS guidance of $3.75–$3.85, underscoring operational strength and management confidence (Associated Press )
The Minnesota PUC approved Xcel’s first-ever Natural Gas Innovation Plan, enabling projects to reduce or avoid 687,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually, bolstering its decarbonization strategy and long-term growth in clean energy solutions (Associated Press )
Xcel’s PSCo unit will take a $290 million charge in Q3 2025 to settle claims related to the 2021 Marshall Fire, weighing on near-term earnings and cash flow (Reuters )
Xcel’s proposal for residential electric rate increases of 9.6% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026 has drawn over 6,000 public comments and faces significant customer and regulatory pushback, creating uncertainty around future rate approvals (Axios )
In Q2 2025, O&M expenses rose by $13 million and interest charges climbed by $30 million year-over-year, partially offsetting EPS gains and pressuring margins (SEC EDGAR )
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Xcel Energy stock?
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a market cap of $48B as of October 26, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Xcel Energy stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Xcel Energy (XEL) stock is 22.34 as of October 26, 2025.
Does Xcel Energy stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Xcel Energy (XEL) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 26, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.2575 and the yield is 2.84%. Xcel Energy has a payout ratio of 59.09% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Xcel Energy dividend payment date?
The next Xcel Energy (XEL) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Xcel Energy?
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a beta rating of 0.36. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.