Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) Stock Price & Analysis
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) rose 1.11% to USD 81.67 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
XEL last closed at USD 80.77; the session ranged USD 80.96–82.06 on volume of 3,112,139 shares. Market capitalization is $50.98B, with a 52-week range of USD 69.16–84.23 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 81.67 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.11% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 80.77 |
| Open | USD 81.25 |
| Day Range | USD 80.96 – 82.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 69.16 – 84.23 |
| Volume | 3,112,139 shares |
| Market Cap | $50.98B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (XEL)
Nexqual's technical model rates XEL "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 79.54) |
| MACD | 0.16 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (XEL)
Wall Street analysts rate XEL "Strong Buy" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 92.83 (range USD 74–102), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 92.83 |
| High Target | USD 102 |
| Low Target | USD 74 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 17 / 1 / 1 |
Earnings (XEL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.79 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.55B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.91 vs est 0.91 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.96 vs est 0.96 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.32 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.75 vs est 0.64 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (XEL)
| Total Revenue | $14.78B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +2.90% |
| Gross Margin | +45.93% |
| Operating Margin | +18.16% |
| Profit Margin | +14.14% |
| ROE | +9.59% |
| Debt / Equity | 164.85 |
| Current Ratio | 0.77 |
| Total Cash | $1.77B |
| Total Debt | $39.24B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-7.47B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (XEL)
Nexqual rates Xcel Energy Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 46%, operating 18% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $1.77B cash vs $39.2B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$7.47B, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 2.3% |
Ownership (XEL)
| Insider Ownership | +0.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.36% |
| Shares Outstanding | 624.27M |
| Float | 622.64M |
| Short % of Float | +8.16% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (XEL)
Xcel Energy Inc is led by Robert C. Frenzel (age 54), President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | Robert C. Frenzel (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Brian J. Van Abel (age 43) |
| Executive VP, Group President of Utilities & Chief Customer Officer | Amanda J. Rome (age 44) |
| Senior VP & CTO | Rob Cain |
Major Backers & Investors (XEL)
Notable institutional backers of Xcel Energy Inc include Capital Group, Invesco, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 6.74% |
| Invesco | 6.7% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 5.73% |
| JPMorgan | 5.58% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 3.52% |
| SELECT SECTOR SPDR TRUST-State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.98% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 23.83% |
| BlackRock | 12% |
| State Street | 8.69% |
| Geode Capital | 3.3% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Xcel Energy Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEC | WEC Energy Group, Inc. | USD 115.77 | ▲ 2.04% |
| PEG | Public Service Enterprise Group | USD 79.81 | ▲ 0.29% |
| SRE | DBA Sempra | USD 92.98 | ▼ 0.08% |
| CMS | CMS Energy Corporation | USD 74.7 | ▲ 0.97% |
| AEP | American Electric Power Company | USD 135.54 | ▲ 1.86% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.