Xcel Energy Inc.
XEL
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- Xcel Energy's strong operating margin of 22.7% in the latest quarter reflects effective cost management and operational efficiency, positioning it well in the regulated electric utility sector.
- The company's net income increased to $586 million in Q2 2026, up from $556 million in Q1 2026, indicating a positive trend in profitability.
- Xcel Energy's recommendation is a strong buy, with a target mean price of $90.61, suggesting significant upside potential from its current trading levels.
- The company's revenue decreased by 22% compared to the prior quarter, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining consistent revenue growth.
- Xcel Energy's revenue growth for the year 2025 was -5.1%, indicating a decline in overall sales performance.
- The stock's score is a sell with a score of -8.00, reflecting negative market sentiment and a bearish trend in technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $45.82B | Enterprise value | $85.46B | Trailing P/E | 20.10 | Forward P/E | 16.17 |
| PEG | 1.82 | Price / book | 1.90 | Beta | 0.37 | Dividend yield | 3.23% |
| Revenue growth | -5.1% | Earnings growth | 24.0% | Gross margin | 46.8% | Operating margin | 22.7% |
| Profit margin | 15.3% | ROE | 9.9% | ROA | 2.4% | Debt / equity | 1.73 |
| Current ratio | 0.70 | Free cash flow | -$7.91B | Analyst recommendation | strong_buy | Mean target | $90.61 |
| 52w high | $84.23 | 52w low | $68.72 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1B | $4.0B | $3.6B | $3.9B | $3.3B |
| Op margin | 22.7% | 18.2% | 16.5% | 26.5% | 17.6% |
| Net income | $586M | $556M | $567M | $524M | $444M |
| Gross margin | 53.1% | 44.9% | 45.5% | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Gross profit | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.6B | $2.1B | $1.6B |
| Operating income | $709M | $732M | $589M | $1.0B | $577M |
- Revenue -22% vs prior quarter ($3.1B vs $4.0B).
- Gross margin 53.1% (was 44.9% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 22.7%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.7B | $13.4B | $14.2B | $15.3B | — |
| Op margin | 19.6% | 17.8% | 18.2% | 15.9% | — |
| Net income | $2.0B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.7B | — |
| Gross margin | 47.2% | 45.7% | 42.1% | 38.3% | — |
| Gross profit | $6.9B | $6.1B | $6.0B | $5.9B | — |
| Operating income | $2.9B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.4B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-09 · Stark Power signs agreement for Cottage Grove campus acquisition in US
2026-10-08 · Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service
2026-10-08 · Xcel Energy to Sell Michigan Asset to Sharpen Its Growth Strategy
2026-10-07 · Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
2026-10-06 · Xcel Energy to Sell Michigan Natural Gas, Electric Operations to Semco, Upper Peninsula Power
2026-10-05 · PPL Stock Posts Smaller Three-Month Loss Than Industry: How to Play?
2026-09-30 · Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets
2026-09-29 · Can Rising Customer Demand Enhance Xcel Energy's Growth Prospects?
2026-09-29 · Can Systematic Capital Investment Drive IDACORP's Long-Term Growth?
2026-09-29 · PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?
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