(XEL) Xcel Energy - Overview

Sector: Utilities | Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 49.773m USD | Total Return: 18.3% in 12m

Electricity, Natural Gas, Transmission, Energy Storage
Total Rating 34
Safety 45
Buy Signal -0.85
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Industry Rotation: +13.2
Market Cap: 49.8B
Avg Turnover: 364M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility19.9%
VaR 5th Pctl3.45%
VaR vs Median5.01%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.78
Rel. Str. IBD42
Rel. Str. Peer Group41.1
Character TTM
Beta0.129
Beta Downside0.035
Hurst Exponent0.566
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD24.42%
CAGR/Max DD0.47
CAGR/Mean DD1.92
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of XEL over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.67, "2021-06": 0.58, "2021-09": 1.13, "2021-12": 0.58, "2022-03": 0.7, "2022-06": 0.6, "2022-09": 1.18, "2022-12": 0.69, "2023-03": 0.76, "2023-06": 0.52, "2023-09": 1.23, "2023-12": 0.83, "2024-03": 0.88, "2024-06": 0.54, "2024-09": 1.25, "2024-12": 0.81, "2025-03": 0.84, "2025-06": 0.75, "2025-09": 0.88, "2025-12": 0.96, "2026-03": 0.91,
EPS CAGR: 2.67%
EPS Trend: 56.6%
Last SUE: 0.00
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of XEL over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 3541, 2021-06: 3068, 2021-09: 3467, 2021-12: 3355, 2022-03: 3751, 2022-06: 3424, 2022-09: 4082, 2022-12: 4053, 2023-03: 4080, 2023-06: 3022, 2023-09: 3662, 2023-12: 3442, 2024-03: 3649, 2024-06: 3028, 2024-09: 3644, 2024-12: 3120, 2025-03: 3906, 2025-06: 3287, 2025-09: 3915, 2025-12: 3561, 2026-03: 4021,
Rev. CAGR: -0.54%
Rev. Trend: -12.5%
Last SUE: -0.25
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

High Debt while negative Cash Flow

Altman Z'' 0.68 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Choppy Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: XEL Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a major U.S. utility provider operating regulated electric and natural gas segments across eight states, primarily in the Midwest and Southwest. The company manages a diverse power generation portfolio that integrates traditional fossil fuels with nuclear, wind, and solar assets. As a regulated utility, Xcel operates under a cost-of-service model where state commissions approve rates, providing a predictable framework for recovering capital investments in infrastructure.

Beyond standard distribution, the company maintains extensive transmission networks and natural gas storage facilities. The utility sector is currently undergoing a structural transition toward decarbonization, and Xcel has positioned itself as a significant owner of wind energy capacity to meet regional renewable mandates. For a more granular look at these financial trends, you can explore the detailed metrics available on ValueRay.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Xcel Energy also engages in wholesale commodity trading and invests in non-regulated assets such as community solar gardens. This vertical integration allows the firm to manage the entire energy lifecycle from generation and interstate transport to final residential and commercial delivery.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Rate case outcomes in Colorado and Minnesota determine allowed return on equity
  • Wildfire liability risks and litigation costs impact balance sheet and investor sentiment
  • Multi-billion dollar clean energy transition plans drive long-term rate base growth
  • Fluctuating interest rates influence capital intensive infrastructure financing and dividend attractiveness
  • Regulatory approval of transmission expansion projects dictates future revenue and earnings growth
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 3.0
Net Income: 2.09b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: -0.04 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -3.39 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -11.86% < 20% (prev -10.02%; Δ -1.84% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.01 > 3% & CFO 669.0m > Net Income 2.09b
Net Debt (38.13b) to EBITDA (6.07b): 6.29 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.77 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (626.0m) vs 12m ago 8.49% < -2%
Gross Margin: 18.91% > 18% (prev 0.45%; Δ 1.85k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 18.76% > 50% (prev 18.83%; Δ -0.06% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.21 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 6.07b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b)
Altman Z'' 0.68
A: -0.02 (Total Current Assets 5.88b - Total Current Liabilities 7.64b) / Total Assets 84.83b
B: 0.11 (Retained Earnings 9.39b / Total Assets 84.83b)
C: 0.04 (EBIT TTM 3.11b / Avg Total Assets 78.79b)
D: 0.18 (Book Value of Equity 10.89b / Total Liabilities 61.02b)
Altman-Z'' = 0.68 = B
Beneish M -2.00
DSRI: 0.61 (Receivables 1.35b/2.06b, Revenue 14.78b/13.70b)
GMI: 2.40 (GM 18.91% / 45.47%)
AQI: 1.01 (AQ_t 0.10 / AQ_t-1 0.10)
SGI: 1.08 (Revenue 14.78b / 13.70b)
TATA: 0.02 (NI 2.09b - CFO 669.0m) / TA 84.83b)
Beneish M = -2.00 (Cap -4..+1) = B
What is the price of XEL shares? As of May 22, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 80.20 with a total of 6,102,502 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.21%, over one month by +1.42%, over three months by -3.07% and over the past year by +18.33%.
Is XEL a buy, sell or hold? Xcel Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.18. Therefore, it is recommended to buy XEL.
  • StrongBuy: 9
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 1
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the XEL price?
Analysts Target Price 91.7 14.3%
Xcel Energy (XEL) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 21 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 22.9769
P/E Forward = 19.3798
P/S = 3.3667
P/B = 2.0819
P/EG = 2.1635
Revenue TTM = 14.78b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.11b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.07b USD
Long Term Debt = 34.55b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.11b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 39.89b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 2.17b
Net Debt = 38.13b USD (calculated: Debt 39.89b - CCE 1.76b)
Enterprise Value = 87.91b USD (49.77b + Debt 39.89b - CCE 1.76b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.21 (Ebit TTM 3.11b / Interest Expense TTM 1.41b)
EV/FCF = -27.10x (Enterprise Value 87.91b / FCF TTM -3.24b)
FCF Yield = -3.69% (FCF TTM -3.24b / Enterprise Value 87.91b)
FCF Margin = -21.94% (FCF TTM -3.24b / Revenue TTM 14.78b)
Net Margin = 14.14% (Net Income TTM 2.09b / Revenue TTM 14.78b)
Gross Margin = 18.91% ((Revenue TTM 14.78b - Cost of Revenue TTM 11.99b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 22.76% (prev -48.81%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.04 (Enterprise Value 87.91b / Total Assets 84.83b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.93% (Interest Expense 372.0m / Debt 39.89b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 2.46b (EBIT 3.11b * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 0.77 (Total Current Assets 5.88b / Total Current Liabilities 7.64b)
Debt / Equity = 1.68 (Debt 39.89b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 23.81b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.29 (Net Debt 38.13b / EBITDA 6.07b)
 Debt / FCF = -11.75 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 38.13b / FCF TTM -3.24b)
 Total Stockholder Equity = 22.39b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.65% (Net Income 2.09b / Total Assets 84.83b)
RoE = 9.34% (Net Income TTM 2.09b / Total Stockholder Equity 22.39b)
RoCE = 5.46% (EBIT 3.11b / Capital Employed (Equity 22.39b + L.T.Debt 34.55b))
RoIC = 3.21% (NOPAT 2.46b / Invested Capital 76.54b)
WACC = 3.90% (E(49.77b)/V(89.67b) * Re(6.44%) + D(39.89b)/V(89.67b) * Rd(0.93%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 6.44% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 98.88 | Cagr: 5.58%
 [DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -3.24b)
 EPS Correlation: 56.56 | EPS CAGR: 2.67% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -12.48 | Revenue CAGR: -0.54% | SUE: -0.25 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.79 | Chg30d=+3.09% | Revisions=+17% | Analysts=11
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.40 | Chg30d=+0.38% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=11
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=4.11 | Chg30d=-0.07% | Revisions=-29% | GrowthEPS=+8.2% | GrowthRev=+7.7%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=4.53 | Chg30d=+0.12% | Revisions=+9% | GrowthEPS=+10.2% | GrowthRev=+9.5%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -29%