Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.18
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
63.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
17 years
XEL Dividend Income Check
Safety
63.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
17 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is rising.
XEL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$2.18
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout63.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak17 years
3Y CAGR13.2%
5Y CAGR10.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return15.9%
5Y Total Return27.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,74510Y ago$23,97320Y ago$57,626
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
XEL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
XEL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Xcel Energy Inc. distributes 63.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
XEL has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.2% and 5-year CAGR of 10.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, XEL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 27.4%, with dividends contributing 14.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,973 today.
XEL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.46
Avg/Payment$0.5232
Latest Change+3.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.5925 | ↑ +3.9% | 2.81% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 3.08% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 3.09% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 3.31% | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↑ +4.1% | 3.17% | Apr 20, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.5475 | — | 3.36% | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.5475 | — | 3.39% | Oct 20, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5475 | — | 3.97% | Jul 20, 2024 |
XEL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#9 of 9
Safety
Watch
63.5% payout
Streak
17Y
10.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XELXcel Energy Inc. | $50.2B | 2.7% | 63.5% | 17 | Watch |
 EDConsolidated Edison,… | $39.2B | 3.1% | 57.6% | 10 | Sustainable |
 WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.7B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
1st  ESEversource Energy | $25.2B | 4.4% | 64.6% | 24 | Watch |
 DTEDTE Energy Company | $29.5B | 3.0% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.8B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 19 | Watch |
3rd  EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.1B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 6 | Watch |
2nd  PNWPinnacle West Capita… | $12.1B | 3.5% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $71.7B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
XEL Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.83 | 72.1% | 5 | $3.42 | 82.7% | 1.21x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $1.64 | -21.0% | 3 | $3.44 | 47.7% | 2.09x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 6.7% | 4 | $3.21 | 64.8% | 1.54x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $1.95 | 6.6% | 4 | $3.17 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.83 | 6.4% | 4 | $2.96 | 61.8% | 1.62x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.79 | 61.6% | 1.62x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.62 | 6.6% | 4 | $2.64 | 61.4% | 1.63x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.47 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.25 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 2.2% |
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Start ComparisonXEL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying XEL stock.
How much dividend does XEL pay per share?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is XEL's next ex-dividend date?
XEL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. XEL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is XEL's dividend safe?
XEL's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +63.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 17 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is XEL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Xcel Energy Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 17 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does XEL pay dividends?
Xcel Energy Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in XEL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in XEL five years ago would be worth approximately $12,745 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is XEL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
XEL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.