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Xcel Energy(NASDAQ) XEL

Current Price$78.71
Market Cap$49.11BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+22,330%
5 Year+38%
1 Year+15%
1 Month+2%
Xcel Energy last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 78.672026-07-20
Xcel Energy stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.25%USD 80.482026-07-13
1 month+1.63%USD 77.412026-06-18
3 month+0.23%USD 78.492026-04-21
Year to date+8.11%USD 72.772025-12-31
1 year+15.22%USD 68.282025-07-18
3 year+33.6%USD 58.892023-07-21
5 year+37.59%USD 57.182021-07-21
Since inception+22,329.9%USD 0.351968-01-02

Xcel Energy Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$49.11BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$14.78B

Net Income (TTM)

$2.09B

EPS (TTM)

$3.47

P/E Ratio

22.65

Dividend

$2.33

Beta (Volatility)

0.32 (Low)

Price

$78.71

Volume

79,233

Open

$78.25

Previous Close

$78.67

Daily Range

$77.99 - $78.75

52-Week Range

$69.16 - $84.23

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

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About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy delivers electricity and natural gas to millions of homes and businesses. It operates across eight states to keep lights on and buildings warm. The company manages the entire process from power generation to final delivery.

What Xcel Energy Provides

  • Regulated Electric Utility: Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to 3.9 million customers across the service territory.
  • Regulated Natural Gas Utility: Purchases, transports, and sells natural gas to 2.2 million customers; accounted for $2.45 billion in 2025 revenue.
  • Transmission Services: Operates 115,000 miles of high-voltage lines to move power over long distances.
  • Distribution Networks: Manages 225,000 miles of local lines that connect power directly to end-use customers.

Growth and Expansion Plans

  • Initiated 15 economic development projects in 2025 to support local industries and job creation.
  • Completed the second phase of the Sherco Solar project in Minnesota during 2025.
  • Received approvals from regulators in Colorado and Texas for wildfire mitigation and system resiliency plans in 2025.
  • Formed the WYCO joint venture with CIG to develop and lease natural gas storage and pipelines.

What Makes the Company Stand Out

Xcel Energy manages a diverse energy mix including wind, nuclear, and solar to reduce carbon emissions. It operates a massive infrastructure network across the Midwest and Southwest to ensure reliable service.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Revenue reached $3.6 billion in Q4 2025, up 14.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Net income rose to $567 million in Q4 2025, a 22.2% increase year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $717 million in Q4 2025, up 146.2% from the previous year.
  • Operating income grew to $876 million in Q4 2025, up 152.4% from Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

Xcel Energy has transitioned from traditional power generation toward a cleaner energy portfolio while expanding its regulated utility footprint. The company maintains steady growth by investing in infrastructure reliability and new renewable energy projects.

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Industry

Electric Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

11,534

CEO

Robert C. Frenzel, MBA

Website

www.xcelenergy.com

Headquarters

Minneapolis, MN 55401, US

XEL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

18.91%

Operating Margin

19.85%

Net Income Margin

14.14%

Return on Equity

9.34%

Return on Capital

4.93%

Return on Assets

2.46%

Earnings Yield

4.42%

Dividend Yield

2.96%

Payout Ratio

1.96%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$49.11BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

624.27M

Volume

79.23K

Avg. Volume

5.66M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.80B

Operating Income

$2.93B

EBITDA

$6.22B

Operating Cash Flow

$669.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$3.91B

Free Cash Flow

-$3.24B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.76B

Total Debt

$39.20B

Xcel Energy Performance Analysis

Xcel Energy annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 15,285,000,00014.3%
20232023-12-31USD 14,213,000,000-7.0%
20242024-12-31USD 13,468,000,000-5.2%
20252025-12-31USD 14,672,000,0008.9%
Xcel Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-15.8%
Q32025-09-3019.1%
Q42025-12-31-9.0%
Q12026-03-3112.9%
Xcel Energy annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.177.3%
20232023-12-31USD 3.211.1%
20242024-12-31USD 3.447.2%
20252025-12-31USD 3.43-0.4%
Xcel Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-9.5%
Q32025-09-3018.4%
Q42025-12-315.6%
Q12026-03-31-6.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.02B

+2.9%

Gross Profit

$915.00M

-45.7%

Gross Margin

22.76%

N/A

Market Cap

$49.11BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$4.26M

N/A

Employees

11,534

N/A

Net Income

$556.00M

+15.1%

EBITDA

$1.65B

+10.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.76B

+56.7%

Total Debt

$39.20B

+21.3%

Accounts Receivable

$2.09B

+1.8%

Inventory

$709.00M

+13.4%

Long Term Debt

$36.61B

+20.9%

Short Term Debt

$2.59B

+27.0%

Return on Assets

2.46%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.80%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$1.33B

-169.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.70B

+65.1%

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Questions About XEL

What is the current price of Xcel Energy?

Xcel Energy is trading at $78.71 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Xcel Energy?

Over the past 52 weeks, Xcel Energy has traded between $69.16 and $84.23.

How much debt does Xcel Energy have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Xcel Energy reported total debt of $39.20B.

How much cash does Xcel Energy have on hand?

Xcel Energy reported $1.76B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Xcel Energy’s dividend yield?

Xcel Energy currently has a dividend yield of 2.96%.

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