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Xcel Energy Inc.
$80.74-- (--)
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Xcel Energy Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(9 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$90.38
↑ 11.94% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest XEL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

William Appicelli
UBS
Strong BuyMaintains
$93.00 → $89.00
William Appicelli
UBS
Strong BuyUpgrades
$81.00 → $89.00
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$94.00
Shelby Tucker
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$93.00
Alex Kania
BTIG
BuyInitiates Coverage
$94.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$90.00
Stephen D'Ambrisi
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$97.00 → $95.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$85.00 → $82.00
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$81.00 → $86.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for XEL?

The analyst consensus rating for XEL is "Buy" based on 8 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for XEL?

The average 12-month price target for XEL is $90.38, representing an upside of 11.9% from the current price of $80.74.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.