Xcel Energy, Inc.

Xcel Energy, Inc.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Xcel Energy, Inc.Xcel Energy, Inc.23.72.9%9%2.81.6

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 30, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Earnings Performance: Xcel Energy reported ongoing earnings of $0.91 per share for Q1 2026, an increase from $0.84 per share in the same period last year, primarily driven by higher electric revenues due to favorable rate case outcomes, sales growth, and increased construction financing. This marks the 22nd consecutive year that the company has affirmed its earnings guidance, targeting a range of $4.04 to $4.16 per share for the full year.
Significant Capital Investment: The company invested over $3 billion in infrastructure during the first quarter to support growing energy demands and increasing resilience. Xcel has an ambitious capital investment pipeline, projected to reach a historically high $14 billion in 2026, amid a $60 billion base investment plan over five years, with an additional $10 billion in potential opportunities.
Data Center Agreements: The company signed a landmark 15-year agreement with Google to support a new data center in the Upper Midwest, which involves 1,900 MW of new wind and solar generation. This deal is projected to save customers $1 billion to $1.5 billion over the contract term and signals strong growth potential from data center demand. Xcel is also working on partnerships with NextEra Energy, targeting 2 GW of capacity.

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$90.54

Target Price by Analysts

17% upsideXcel Energy Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$63.88

Current Fair Value

17.5% downside

Overvalued by 17.5% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$49.63 Billion
Enterprise Value$85.59 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.30 (2.90%)
Earnings per Share$3.44
Beta0.42
Outstanding Shares624,000,000

Return

Return on Equity8.78%ROE
Return on Assets2.46%
Return on Invested Capital3.65%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio23.72P/E Ratio
PEG156.97PEG
Price to Sales2.76Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio2.04Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue4.77
Enterprise Value to EBIT30.36
Enterprise Value to Net Income40
Total Debt to Enterprise0.44
Debt to Equity1.58Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 30, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.91
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$4.21 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 30, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.79
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.60 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.8434 34.12%
Total Calls1,256,601 29.93%
Total Puts1,059,800 50.12%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %95.17% 0.02%
Total Invested$44.39B 8.82%
Investors Holding1,281 15.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Xcel Energy, Inc.

11,075 employees
CEO: Benjamin Fowke

Xcel Energy provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and produci...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the official revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation. Its expert analysis directly influences the development and passage of tax laws by the Finance Committee, which critically impacts Xcel Energy's financial performance and strategic tax planning.

Finance

This is the most powerful economic committee, controlling taxation and trade. Its decisions on corporate tax policy directly impact Xcel Energy's profitability, cash flow, investment incentives, and overall financial valuation.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine funding for agencies that regulate Xcel (e.g., EPA, NRC, DOE) and for federal programs that may provide grants or support for energy infrastructure or clean energy projects, directly impacting Xcel's funding environment.

Energy and Natural Resources

This committee directly oversees national energy policy, the Department of Energy, and issues affecting renewable energy utilities. Given Xcel Energy's core business in energy generation and focus on clean energy, this committee's decisions directly shape its regulatory and policy environment.

Environment and Public Works

This committee directly regulates the EPA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Xcel Energy operates nuclear power plants and is heavily involved in carbon reduction and clean energy, placing it under direct regulatory oversight for environmental and nuclear safety standards.