Xcel Energy, Inc [NASDAQ: XEL] closed the trading session at $77.77 on 2025-12-04. The day’s price range saw the stock hit a low of $77.39, while the highest price level was $78.39.
The stocks have a year to date performance of 9.23 percent and weekly performance of -4.28 percent. The stock has been moved at 13.42 percent over the last six months. The stock has performed -4.68 percent around the most recent 30 days and changed 7.00 percent over the most recent 3-months.
If compared to the average trading volume of 4.98M shares, XEL reached to a volume of 6736257 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here’s what leading stock market gurus have to say 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 $89.81 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 1.62. 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.
RBC Capital Mkts have made an estimate for Xcel Energy, Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Outperform, with their previous recommendation back on October 28, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, BTIG Research raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on October 22, 2025, representing the official price target for Xcel Energy, Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $93, while TD Cowen analysts kept a Buy rating on XEL stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.17, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.14.
XEL stock trade performance evaluation
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -4.28. With this latest performance, XEL shares dropped by -4.68% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 13.42% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 15.18% in the past year of trading.
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL] shares currently have an operating margin of 18.76% and a Gross Margin at 23.35%. Xcel Energy, Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 13.45%.
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 9.45%, suggesting modest shareholder returns. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 2.58%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Xcel Energy, Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 3.47%, 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 1.68%, 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 $168717.05 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.79% and a Quick Ratio of 0.69%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Earnings per share (EPS) analysis for Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL] stock
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 8.86%.
Xcel Energy, Inc [XEL]: Institutional Ownership
There are presently around $95.24%, or 95.42%% 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%.
