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XCEL Energy Inc (XEL)

XCEL Energy Inc (XEL)
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Market News and Commentary

Xcel Energy's Data Center Pipeline Doubles but Wildfire Liability Questions Linger

Xcel Energy reports first-quarter 2026 earnings tomorrow morning before the bell, with analysts expecting $0.91 per share on revenue of approximately $4.21 billion. The central question: can the regulated utility sustain its growth trajectory amid rising demand from data centers and clean energy investments while managing elevated operating costs? With the stock trading below most short-term moving averages and analysts maintaining overwhelmingly bullish ratings, tomorrow's results will test whether XEL's infrastructure investments are translating into the earnings power Wall Street anticipates.

Xcel Energy is a major U.S. regulated electric and natural gas utility serving over 3.7 million electric and 2.1 million natural gas...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 49,196,448
  • Shares Outstanding, K 624,162
  • Annual Sales, $ 14,669 M
  • Annual Income, $ 2,018 M
  • EBIT $ 5,536 M
  • EBITDA $ 8,618 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.43
  • Price/Sales 3.38
  • Price/Cash Flow 8.82
  • Price/Book 1.99

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 24.25% (+0.56%)
  • Historical Volatility 21.31%
  • IV Percentile 92%
  • IV Rank 75.45%
  • IV High 26.78% on 03/27/26
  • IV Low 16.45% on 09/29/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 15) 3.00 (3.81%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.05
  • Today's Volume 1,239
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 271
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.41
  • Today's Open Interest 10,813
  • Open Int (30-Day) 11,267
  • Expected Range 75.82 to 81.82

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Strong Buy
Based on 19 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 03/31/26
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  • Average Estimate $0.91
  • Number of Estimates 5
  • High Estimate $0.97
  • Low Estimate $0.87
  • Prior Year $0.84
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +8.33%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
77.35 +4.18%
on 04/22/26
83.18 -3.13%
on 04/09/26
+1.42 (+1.79%)
since 03/30/26
3-Month
74.11 +8.73%
on 02/03/26
84.23 -4.33%
on 02/26/26
+4.52 (+5.94%)
since 01/30/26
52-Week
65.21 +23.57%
on 06/18/25
84.23 -4.33%
on 02/26/26
+9.88 (+13.97%)
since 04/30/25

Most Recent Stories

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Xcel: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Xcel: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
Xcel Energy First Quarter 2026 Earnings Report

First quarter GAAP earnings per share were $0.89 in 2026 compared with $0.84 in 2025. First quarter ongoing earnings per share were $0.91 in 2026 compared with $0.84 in 2025. ...

XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
Xcel Energy's Data Center Pipeline Doubles but Wildfire Liability Questions Linger

Barchart Research What to Expect from XEL Earnings XEL Generated April 29, 2026 Current Price $78.82 EPS Estimate $$0.91 Consensus Rating Strong Buy Average Move 1.86% Xcel Energy's Data Center Pipeline...

XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
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3 Utility Stocks With Strong Dividends and Room to Run Higher

When investors start to seek safe havens, the utility sector is a popular place to turn. These 3 utilities combine dividend income with upside potential.

WEC : 116.52 (+1.76%)
XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
NEE : 95.94 (+1.88%)
Xcel Energy 2026 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review first quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same...

XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
What to Expect From Xcel Energy's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Xcel Energy is all set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a low double-digit earnings rise.

XLU : 46.46 (+1.71%)
$SPX : 7,145.07 (+0.13%)
XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
2 Defensive Stocks That Wall Street Loves for the Oil Shock Playbook

These two utility stocks combine defensiveness with strong growth outlooks.

VST : 157.12 (+2.17%)
XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
Xcel Energy Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for Seventh Consecutive Year

Award recognizes company’s high-performing compliance program, culture and sustainability efforts

XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)
Is WEC Energy Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Although WEC Energy has trailed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts remain cautiously positive about its future prospects.

WEC : 116.52 (+1.76%)
$SPX : 7,145.07 (+0.13%)
XEL : 80.74 (+2.44%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 56% Buy with a Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

Relative Strength just crossed above 50%. The market is indicating support for a bullish trend.

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Business Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries engaged primarily in the utility business. Through its four regulated utility subsidiaries Northern States Power Company - Minnesota, NSP-Wisconsin, Public Service Company of Colorado and Southwestern Public Service Co. the company serves electricity...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 80.66
2nd Resistance Point 80.06
1st Resistance Point 79.44
Last Price 80.74
1st Support Level 78.22
2nd Support Level 77.62
3rd Support Level 77.00

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52-Week High 84.23
Last Price 80.74
Fibonacci 61.8% 76.96
Fibonacci 50% 74.72
Fibonacci 38.2% 72.48
52-Week Low 65.21

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