XEL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Xcel Energy Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $92.39 — +17.5% versus the last price of $78.60. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
XEL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in XEL.
XEL annual returns by year
Congress trading in XEL
4 members of Congress have disclosed trading XEL — 5 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $104,000. Most recent disclosure: Dec 18, 2025.
See who in Congress traded XEL →About Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas delivery company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity through its energy portfolio, including wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar power from both owned generation facilities and PPAs, as well as its fossil fuel energy portfolio, such as coal and natural gas; sale and resale of wholesale transmission service; and engages in wholesale commodity and trading operations. It also purchases, transports, stores, distributes, and sells natural gas; develops and leases natural gas pipelines and storage facilities; operates interstate natural gas pipeline; and invests in rental housing projects, energy technology companies, and community solar garden nonregulated assets. It serves electric and natural gas customers in portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was formerly known as Northern States Power company. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
XEL Key Statistics
XEL in plain English
- P/E ratio (21.3) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of XEL's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (9.92%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (15.28%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.05%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
XEL stock: frequently asked questions
What is Xcel Energy Inc.'s stock price today?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) last traded at $78.60 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $69.16 and $84.23.
Is XEL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on XEL is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $92.39 — about +17.5% versus the current price of $78.60. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in XEL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xcel Energy Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,584 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 158%, or 10.0% per year.
Does XEL pay a dividend?
Yes. Xcel Energy Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.05% per year at today's share price.
What is XEL's P/E ratio?
XEL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.3, and 17.3 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade XEL stock?
Yes — 4 members of Congress have disclosed trades in XEL under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $104,000.
What is Xcel Energy Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Xcel Energy Inc. trades under the ticker symbol XEL on the NASDAQ.
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