Xcel Energy Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $48.94B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.92
- Forward P/E
- 20.05
- Dividend yield
- 2.98%
- 52-week range
- $68.72$84.23
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.74M
Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $77.48 - $79.04 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $84.23 |
| 52-Week Low | $68.72 |
| Open | $78.74 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.99M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.74M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 14.62B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.23B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -7.69B |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.65 |
| Profit Margin | 15.28% |
| Operating Margin | 20.96% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.28% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.60 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.35 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
| Payout Ratio | 64.30% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 48.94B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 627.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.92 |
| Forward P/E | 20.05 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.35 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.03 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $74.78 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $78.09 |
| 1-Year Change | −1.88% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Xcel Energy at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Xcel Energy (XEL) has a market capitalization of $48.94B. The stock trades at 21.9× trailing earnings, 20.1× forward earnings and 3.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.23B on revenue of $14.62B (a 15.3% profit margin) and burned $7.69B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.01B in cash and securities against $38.46B of debt, a net debt position of $36.45B.
Xcel Energy pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.35 per share a year, a 2.98% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 64% payout ratio and 22 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 1.9% over the past year. At $78.05 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $68.72 to $84.23, below its 200-day moving average of $78.09.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $88.14, 12.9% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Xcel Energy
What is the current stock price for XEL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, XEL stock trades at $78.05. The 52-week range is $68.72–$84.23, with a day range of $77.48–$79.04.
What is the P/E ratio for XEL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Xcel Energy's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.9, meaning investors pay $21.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 20.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Xcel Energy operates in the Utilities sector.
Does XEL pay dividends?
Yes, Xcel Energy pays a 2.98% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.35 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 64.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for XEL?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for XEL is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $88.14, a 12.9% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $78.05.
What is the market cap of XEL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Xcel Energy's market capitalization is $48.94B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Xcel Energy operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.