Xcel Energy (XEL) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) will likely be releasing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect Xcel Energy to post earnings of $0.97 per share and revenue of $3.7687 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Xcel Energy Stock Down 2.1%

Xcel Energy stock opened at $74.50 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $44.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.71, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 0.45. The business has a fifty day moving average of $75.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $76.14. Xcel Energy has a twelve month low of $65.21 and a twelve month high of $83.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51.

Xcel Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.57 dividend. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. Xcel Energy’s dividend payout ratio is presently 69.51%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

XEL has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Argus upgraded Xcel Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Citigroup lifted their target price on Xcel Energy from $80.00 to $92.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. TD Cowen started coverage on Xcel Energy in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $93.00 target price on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Xcel Energy from $84.00 to $92.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Xcel Energy from $84.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Xcel Energy currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $87.40.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Xcel Energy

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quadrant Capital Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Xcel Energy by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 7,358 shares of the company’s stock valued at $593,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Xcel Energy by 4.8% in the 3rd quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC now owns 3,185 shares of the company’s stock valued at $257,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Xcel Energy by 4.1% in the third quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 3,849 shares of the company’s stock valued at $310,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Xcel Energy by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,621 shares of the company’s stock valued at $534,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Prosperity Consulting Group LLC raised its stake in Xcel Energy by 2.2% during the third quarter. Prosperity Consulting Group LLC now owns 10,473 shares of the company’s stock valued at $845,000 after buying an additional 222 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.38% of the company’s stock.

Xcel Energy Company Profile

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a Minneapolis-based, publicly traded utility holding company that develops, owns and operates regulated electricity and natural gas delivery systems. The company’s core activities include generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the delivery of natural gas to customers, and related customer service operations. Xcel provides a mix of utility services to residential, commercial and industrial customers and participates in wholesale energy markets where appropriate.

Its generation portfolio combines nuclear, natural gas, coal and a growing share of renewable resources such as wind and solar.