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Xcel Energy's revenue expanded from $3.0B in 2024Q2 to $4.2B in 2026Q3, and the rate base grew roughly 34% in total assets over the same period, suggesting the regulated growth model is intact.
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Revenue grew from $3.0B to $4.2B across the period, yet net margins swung between 10.0% and 23.0%, a spread that appears to reflect uneven regulatory recovery timing rather than steady authorized returns.
Xcel Energy reported a 14.1% year‑over‑year revenue increase, with earnings per share meeting analyst expectations. Analysts project next‑year revenue to rise from $16.13 billion to $17.44 billion, underscoring continued financial momentum.
The company aims for 100% carbon‑free electricity by 2050 and has doubled its data‑center capacity target to 6 GW by 2027. A major clean‑energy agreement with Google further accelerates its renewable portfolio expansion.
Xcel Energy has committed $60 billion over five years to grid hardening, energy storage, and clean‑energy buildout, positioning it to meet future demand and resilience standards.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $1.52+9.4% vs $1.39 | $4.2B-2.1% vs $4.3B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $0.93+17.7% vs $0.79 | $3.1B-12.0% vs $3.5B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.91+0.3% vs $0.91 | $4.0B-4.5% vs $4.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.96-0.2% vs $0.96 | $3.6B-1.8% vs $3.6B |
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) (“Xcel Energy”) announced the pricing of its offering of $2,200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2.625% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the “convertible notes”) in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes. Xcel Energy also granted the initial pur.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that it has named Hanna Grene its vice president, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization, effective Nov. 16. Grene will lead the company's newly established Enterprise Growth and Commercialization group. Xcel Energy's capital investment plan aims to modernize and expand the energy grid while driving economic growth and sustainability and meeting the evolving energy needs of the communities it serves and large load customer.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79.67 | $49.74B | 18.87 | 9.14% | 17.95% | 11.01% | 2.73% | |
| $118.56 | $43.69B | 19.20 | 10.89% | 12.7% | 9.02% | 2.74% | |
| $115.87 | $37.74B | 21.04 | 13.96% | 17.54% | 12.45% | 3.02% | |
| $69.84 | $26.27B | 18.47 | 13.83% | 10.38% | 7.9% | 4.22% | |
| $135.08 | $28.11B | 20.49 | 26.95% | 8.34% | 11.09% | 3.12% | |
| $69.18 | $21.69B | 24.85 | 13.63% | 9.72% | 8.62% | 3.19% |
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported $14.87B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $14.67B in fiscal year 2025. That is 453% more than the $2.65B of fiscal year 1996.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) grew revenue by 4.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) earned $2.67B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 17.9% net margin).
Yes. Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pays a dividend that yields 2.73% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 11.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) had negative free cash flow of $7.62B over the trailing twelve months.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has a dividend payout ratio of 64%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
