Xcel Energy, Inc [NASDAQ: XEL] loss -0.08% or -0.06 points to close at $72.05 with a heavy trading volume of 5317480 shares.
It opened the trading session at $72.445, the shares rose to $72.89 and dropped to $71.95, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for XEL points out that the company has recorded 2.52% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 3.67M shares, XEL reached to a volume of 5317480 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for XEL shares is $78.75 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on XEL stock is a recommendation set at 1.88. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Wells Fargo have made an estimate for Xcel Energy, Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Overweight, with their previous recommendation back on January 13, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, JP Morgan raised their target price from $69 to $80. The new note on the price target was released on December 12, 2024, representing the official price target for Xcel Energy, Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise from $71 to $76, while Jefferies kept a Buy rating on XEL stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.03, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.89.
Trading performance analysis for XEL stock
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -0.36. With this latest performance, XEL shares dropped by -0.22% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 2.52% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 6.71% in the past year of trading.
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL] shares currently have an operating margin of 18.22% and a Gross Margin at 22.81%. Xcel Energy, Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 14.84%.
Xcel Energy, Inc (XEL) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Xcel Energy, Inc. ( XEL), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 10.65%, reflecting robust shareholder value creation. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 2.89%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Xcel Energy, Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 3.91%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Xcel Energy, Inc (XEL) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Xcel Energy, Inc’s (XEL) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 1.59%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Xcel Energy, Inc (XEL) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Xcel Energy, Inc. (XEL) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $181898.07 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.96% and a Quick Ratio of 0.85%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Xcel Energy, Inc posted 1.25/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 1.26/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.01. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for XEL. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Xcel Energy, Inc go to 8.58%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]
There are presently around $90.36%, or 90.53%% of XEL stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of XEL stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 72.23 million shares, which is approximately 12.967%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 45.85 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$2.45 billion in XEL stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$1.88 billion in XEL stock with ownership which is approximately 6.2513%.
