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XEL

Xcel Energy Inc

NASDAQ: XEL · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

$78.82
-0.83% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$49.20B
P/E ratio
23.05
P/S ratio
3.35x
EPS (TTM)
$3.42
Dividend yield
2.87%
52W range
$64 – $84
Volume
4.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+
4.0
Quality
C
6.0
Profitability
B
5.0
Valuation
C+
1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →201 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$91.11
+15.59%
12-Month target
$78.14
-0.86%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
3 Strong Buy13 Buy1 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Revenue growth 14.10% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Negative free cash flow $-8.46B

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$15.31B$14.21B$13.44B$14.67B$14.67B$16.1B
Net income$1.74B$1.77B$1.94B$2.02B$567.00M
EPS$3.42$4.16
Free cash flow$-706.00M$-527.00M$-2.72B$2.91B$-8.46B
Profit margin11.34%12.47%14.40%13.76%13.80%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-28WELSH, TIMOTHY ABuy480
2026-03-28PARDEE, CHARLES GBuy581
2026-03-28KAMPLING, PATRICIA LBuy615

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
XEL$49.20B625.36.05.04.0Buy
NEE$196.38B677.37.55.03.0Strong Buy
SBS$118.61B779.38.55.34.3-3.17%Strong Buy
CEG$113.58B434.06.52.76.0-45.61%Hold
SO$105.39B544.06.03.35.0-30.61%Buy
DUK$99.04B594.07.03.33.0-64.72%Buy

Smart narrative

Xcel Energy Inc trades at $78.82. representing a P/E of 23.05x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $14.67B. with profit margins at 13.80%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Xcel Energy Inc's stock price?
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) trades at $78.82.
Is Xcel Energy Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 62/100 (Grade C+, Hold).
What is the price target of Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)?
The analyst target price is $91.11, representing +15.6% upside from the current price of $78.82.
What is the future stock price of XEL by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Xcel Energy Inc could reach $427.92 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Xcel Energy Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $14.67B.
Piotroski F-Score?
1/9 — weak financial health.

Company info

SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.35x
ROE9.36%
Beta0.44
50D MA$80.64
200D MA$77.26
Shares out0.62B
Float0.62B
Short ratio
Avg volume4.5M

Performance

1 week-0.83%
1 month-0.78%
3 months+3.75%
YTD+6.72%
1 year
3 years
5 years