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Xcel Energy (XEL)

Market Price (12/27/2025): $74.42 | Market Cap: $44.1 Bil
Sector: Utilities | Industry: Multi-Utilities

Xcel Energy (XEL)

Market Price (12/27/2025): $74.42
Market Cap: $44.1 Bil
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Multi-Utilities

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.2%, Dividend Yield is 2.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.1%		 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -16%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -63%		 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 78%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%, CFO LTM is 4.5 Bil		  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.8%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%		  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -36%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Wind Energy Development, Solar Energy Generation, and Battery Storage & Grid Modernization. 		  Key risks
XEL key risks include [1] significant and escalating wildfire liabilities stemming from recent major incidents and [2] a heavy debt load creating potential liquidity concerns.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.2%, Dividend Yield is 2.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.1%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%, CFO LTM is 4.5 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Wind Energy Development, Solar Energy Generation, and Battery Storage & Grid Modernization.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -16%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -63%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 78%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.8%
7 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -36%
8 Key risks
XEL key risks include [1] significant and escalating wildfire liabilities stemming from recent major incidents and [2] a heavy debt load creating potential liquidity concerns.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

XEL Stock

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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<b>1. Regulatory Developments Impacting Rate Approvals and Capital Expenditures</b><br><br>

Ongoing regulatory proceedings significantly influenced Xcel Energy's stock. Deliberations in Colorado during August 2025 regarding Xcel's proposal for 5,000 megawatts of new generation capacity, and rate proposals filed in late 2024 in North Dakota and Minnesota for 2025 and 2026, were key factors. Positive outcomes or anticipation of favorable regulatory decisions on these rate cases and infrastructure investments could support stock appreciation.

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<b>2. Strategic Infrastructure Investments and Clean Energy Transition</b><br><br>

Xcel Energy's robust investment plans in renewable energy and grid modernization continued to serve as a long-term growth driver. These accelerated investments are expected to expand Xcel's regulated asset base, thereby fostering sustained earnings growth and improving operational efficiency.

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<b>3. Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Performance and Future Guidance</b><br><br>

The company's third-quarter 2025 earnings report, released on October 29, 2025, indicated mixed results with reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.88, compared to $1.21 in the same period of 2024, although revenue increased by 7.4% year-over-year. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2025 ongoing earnings per share guidance and initiated its 2026 guidance, providing investors with an outlook on future profitability.

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<b>4. Influence of the Broader Interest Rate Environment</b><br><br>

Utility stocks, including Xcel Energy, are sensitive to prevailing interest rates. A perception of declining or stabilized interest rates generally makes utility stocks more attractive to investors due to their steady dividend yields and the lower cost of borrowing for capital-intensive infrastructure projects.

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<b>5. Impact of the Texas Wildfire Negligence Lawsuit</b><br><br>

A significant legal development during the period was the Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Xcel Energy concerning the Smokehouse Creek wildfire, which was reported around December 2025. This high-stakes lawsuit introduced substantial legal and financial risk, contributing to a negative shift in investor sentiment and impacting the stock's performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.1% change in XEL stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -9.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)79.2874.42-6.13%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13957.0014228.001.94%
Net Income Margin (%)14.85%13.46%-9.38%
P/E Multiple22.4123.012.66%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)586.00592.00-1.02%
Cumulative Contribution-6.14%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
XEL-6.1% 
Market (SPY)4.3%7.2%
Sector (XLU)-1.4%62.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.7% change in XEL stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 14.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)67.2574.4210.66%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13698.0014228.003.87%
Net Income Margin (%)14.10%13.46%-4.52%
P/E Multiple20.0323.0114.88%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)575.00592.00-2.96%
Cumulative Contribution10.56%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
XEL10.7% 
Market (SPY)12.6%7.1%
Sector (XLU)5.9%62.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.8% change in XEL stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 16.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)65.9974.4212.78%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13763.0014228.003.38%
Net Income Margin (%)13.67%13.46%-1.52%
P/E Multiple19.7923.0116.27%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)564.00592.00-4.96%
Cumulative Contribution12.50%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
XEL12.8% 
Market (SPY)15.8%21.6%
Sector (XLU)14.5%66.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.2% change in XEL stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 17.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)64.5974.4215.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14612.0014228.00-2.63%
Net Income Margin (%)11.44%13.46%17.62%
P/E Multiple21.1723.018.67%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)548.00592.00-8.03%
Cumulative Contribution14.47%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
XEL28.7% 
Market (SPY)48.0%11.3%
Sector (XLU)43.1%62.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
XEL Return8%4%6%-9%12%13%39%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
XEL Win Rate50%50%75%58%58%50% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
XEL Max Drawdown-21%-13%-13%-20%-22%-5% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See XEL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventXELS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-28.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven723 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-29.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven137 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-18.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven22.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven285 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-34.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven53.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven931 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Xcel Energy's stock fell -28.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/12/2022. A -28.9% loss requires a 40.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Xcel Energy (XEL)

Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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It's like AT&T or Comcast, but for electricity and natural gas.

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  • Electricity Service: Xcel Energy generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
  • Natural Gas Service: The company distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers for heating and other uses.

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Xcel Energy (XEL) is a public utility company that primarily sells electricity and natural gas directly to end-users within its service territories. Therefore, its major customers are categorized rather than being other companies.

Xcel Energy serves the following primary categories of customers:

  1. Residential Customers: This category includes individual households and families who use electricity and natural gas for their homes. These customers represent a significant portion of Xcel Energy's customer base and energy sales.

  2. Commercial Customers: This category encompasses various businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, retail stores, office buildings, restaurants, and other service-oriented establishments. These customers typically have higher energy demands than residential users.

  3. Industrial Customers: This category includes large manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, data centers, and other heavy energy consumers. Industrial customers often have the highest individual energy consumption among Xcel Energy's customer types.

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Bob Frenzel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Bob Frenzel assumed the role of Chairman, President, and CEO of Xcel Energy in August 2021. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Xcel Energy. Prior to his role as COO, Frenzel joined Xcel Energy in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Xcel Energy, he was a managing director in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs. He also held various leadership positions at Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG).

Brian Van Abel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Brian Van Abel is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xcel Energy. He previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Utility Operations. Van Abel joined Xcel Energy in 2003 and has served in various financial leadership roles, including Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Before joining Xcel Energy, he worked as an auditor for Arthur Andersen and Deloitte & Touche.

Frank Prager, Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities

Frank Prager serves as the Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities. His career at Xcel Energy includes roles such as Senior Vice President, Strategy, Planning and External Affairs; Vice President, Environmental; and Regional Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs.

Brett Carter, Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities and Chief Customer Officer

Brett Carter is the Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities and Chief Customer Officer. He joined Xcel Energy in 2012 as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to Xcel Energy, he held leadership positions at Duke Energy and was a management consultant at Ernst & Young.

Amanda R. Rome, Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities and Chief Legal Officer

Amanda R. Rome is the Executive Vice President, Group President — Utilities and Chief Legal Officer. She joined Xcel Energy in 2007. Her previous roles at Xcel Energy include Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Before joining Xcel Energy, she was a partner at a law firm.

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The key risks to Xcel Energy (XEL) are:

  1. Operational Risks and Wildfire Liabilities: Xcel Energy's natural gas and electric generation, transmission, and distribution operations inherently involve numerous risks, including the potential for accidents, property damage, environmental pollution, and substantial financial losses. Recent incidents, such as the 2021 Marshall Fire in Colorado, which resulted in a $640 million settlement, and a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General regarding the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire, highlight significant and escalating wildfire liabilities. These events pose direct financial costs through settlements and litigation, alongside indirect costs from regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
  2. High Debt Levels: Xcel Energy carries a significant amount of debt on its balance sheet, with net debt to EBITDA ratios indicating a heavy debt load. The company's liabilities also outweigh its cash and near-term receivables, which is a concern given its market capitalization. This high level of leverage and potential liquidity issues, as suggested by a low current ratio and Altman Z-Score, could impact Xcel Energy's ability to fund its operations, invest in necessary infrastructure, or obtain financing on favorable terms.
  3. Regulatory Risk and Cost Recovery: The profitability of Xcel Energy is heavily dependent on the ability of its utility subsidiaries to recover their costs from customers. Changes in regulation or an inability to secure timely and adequate rate adjustments can impair this cost recovery. The utility sector is increasingly exposed to regulatory and operational risks driven by climate-related disasters, which can lead to heightened scrutiny and potential disallowance of costs related to mitigation or disaster response.

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The primary clear emerging threat for Xcel Energy is the accelerating adoption and increasing economic viability of distributed energy resources (DERs), primarily rooftop solar combined with behind-the-meter battery storage.

This trend empowers customers to generate and store their own electricity, significantly reducing their reliance on grid-supplied power. As the cost of DER technologies continues to decline and their efficiency improves, a growing segment of Xcel Energy's customer base may substantially decrease their electricity purchases from the grid, and in some cases, approach grid independence. This erodes the utility's traditional sales volumes, particularly during valuable peak demand periods, and challenges its regulated business model which relies on predictable sales to recover the fixed costs of extensive generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

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Xcel Energy (XEL) primarily offers electricity and natural gas distribution as its main products and services. The company serves approximately 3.9 million electricity customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers across parts of eight U.S. states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

The addressable markets for Xcel Energy's main products and services are sized for the entire United States, given that their operations span multiple states within the U.S.

  • For Electricity Distribution, the U.S. power market size was valued at approximately USD 363.74 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 380.33 billion in 2025. Another source indicates the U.S. electricity sector earned $491 billion in revenue in 2023.
  • For Natural Gas Distribution, the U.S. natural gas market was valued at USD 454.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to USD 577.9 billion by 2032.

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Xcel Energy (XEL) is poised for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several key factors:

  1. Significant Capital Investments and Infrastructure Modernization: Xcel Energy plans substantial capital expenditures, including an updated five-year infrastructure investment plan totaling $60 billion, which covers 7.5 GW of new renewable generation, 3 GW of gas generation, 1.9 GW of energy storage, and 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission. These investments are critical for modernizing its grid, enhancing reliability, and meeting future energy demands. The ability to earn a regulated return on these growing assets directly contributes to revenue.
  2. Accelerated Growth from Data Centers: A major driver of increased energy demand is the rapid expansion of data centers. Xcel Energy has identified a 3 GW pipeline of contracted or "high probability" data center projects, with the potential for its data center queue to exceed 20 GW if earlier-stage prospects materialize. This robust demand from energy-intensive data centers is expected to drive significant load growth.
  3. General Customer and Electrification Load Growth: Beyond data centers, Xcel Energy anticipates revenue growth from broader electrification trends. This includes the electrification of the oil and gas sector, particularly in the Permian Basin, and general residential load growth across its service territories. The company also reported 2.7% growth in electric customer volume in the first half of 2025.
  4. Strategic Rate Increases and Favorable Regulatory Recoveries: To support its extensive capital plans and operational costs, Xcel Energy strategically pursues rate adjustments. For instance, it intends to file for a 13.2% rate increase with Minnesota regulators, with a 9.6% increase in 2025 followed by 3.6% in 2026. Successful regulatory outcomes and the ability to recover these infrastructure investments through regulated rates are crucial for driving future revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

Xcel Energy's buyback yield for fiscal years ending December 2020 to 2024 averaged -1.6%, indicating net share issuance rather than significant repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • Xcel Energy closed a registered underwritten offering of approximately 18.3 million shares of common stock in November 2024, expected to generate around $1.18 billion in net proceeds.
  • For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Xcel Energy raised $1.151 billion from common stock issuances as part of its financing activities.
  • In August 2025, Xcel Energy announced an equity distribution agreement allowing for the sale of up to $4 billion of its common stock.

Capital Expenditures

  • Xcel Energy has announced a $60 billion capital spending plan for the five-year period from approximately 2026 through 2030.
  • This plan includes significant investments in 7.5 GW of new renewable generation, 3 GW of new natural gas generation, 1.9 GW of energy storage, 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission, and $5 billion allocated for wildfire mitigation.
  • For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Xcel Energy's capital expenditures totaled $7.470 billion.

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Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple		-0.3%-0.3%-2.4%
PCG_9262025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09262025PCGPG&EDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin		5.5%5.5%-0.8%
AES_9052025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy09052025AESAESDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin		10.2%10.2%-3.2%
XEL_5312023_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper05312023XELXcel EnergyMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple		-6.5%-13.7%-23.9%

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Financials

XELHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameXcel Ene.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price74.4223.2624.49305.0978.16273.4076.29
Mkt Cap44.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4164.5
Rev LTM14,22855,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM2,6373,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM-5,1492,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-2,4652,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM4,5383,6972,91913,48313,744108,5659,010
CFO 3Y Avg4,8693,6723,89613,49814,736111,5599,184

Growth & Margins

XELHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameXcel Ene.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM3.4%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.8%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q7.4%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.9%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM18.5%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%18.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.2%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%17.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM31.9%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%22.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg34.1%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%23.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-36.2%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-17.4%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

XELHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameXcel Ene.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap44.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4164.5
P/S3.10.41.04.45.410.03.7
P/EBIT15.86.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E23.08.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO9.75.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield7.2%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield2.9%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-5.7%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.80.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E0.80.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

XELHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameXcel Ene.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-8.4%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%-0.4%
3M Rtn-6.1%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn10.7%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%12.9%
12M Rtn12.8%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%13.5%
3Y Rtn15.2%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn-9.9%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn-10.4%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-1.6%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%0.7%
12M Excs Rtn-2.5%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-1.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-62.7%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Regulated Electric utility11,44812,12511,2059,8029,575
Regulated Natural Gas utility2,6483,0822,1321,6361,868
Non-segment revenues115    
Intersegment revenue-5-4   
Other 107948886
Total14,20615,31013,43111,52611,529


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Regulated Electric utility1,6861,6311,4781,4071,288
Regulated Natural Gas utility219264231190195
Other -159-112-124-111
Total1,9051,7361,5971,4731,372


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$74.42 
Market Cap ($ Bil)44.1 
First Trading Date09/24/1985 
Distance from 52W High-9.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$78.71$72.77
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-5.5%2.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility15.3%20.3%
Downside Capture26.6314.90
Upside Capture-9.2124.52
Correlation (SPY)9.4%21.6%
XEL Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.11-0.00-0.010.140.230.25
Up Beta0.190.100.030.120.180.26
Down Beta0.640.230.380.240.410.32
Up Capture-2%-8%18%27%15%6%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days10203367135387
Down Capture4%-17%-59%-15%14%37%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days9202857112357

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of XEL With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 XELSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.1%15.2%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility20.2%15.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.540.700.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 66.9%21.8%11.5%-3.6%50.4%5.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of XEL With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 XELSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return5.4%9.7%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility20.8%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.200.430.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 78.7%29.1%14.7%2.9%49.5%8.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of XEL With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 XELSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return10.8%10.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility21.5%19.2%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.460.480.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 85.9%41.7%15.5%7.3%60.2%7.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLU, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity32,389,484
Short Interest: % Change Since 113020250.3%
Average Daily Volume4,832,561
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.70
Basic Shares Quantity592,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares5.5%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/30/2025-0.5%-1.3%-3.1%
7/31/20250.0%-0.3%-1.4%
4/24/2025-1.8%0.2%-0.8%
2/6/2025-0.8%1.9%3.3%
10/31/2024-0.2%-0.9%6.6%
8/1/20241.1%-1.6%3.6%
4/25/2024-1.9%-2.2%-2.3%
1/25/20240.8%3.8%-1.4%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive13139
# Negative101014
Median Positive0.7%1.6%3.8%
Median Negative-0.8%-1.6%-2.7%
Max Positive3.4%4.7%11.7%
Max Negative-2.2%-2.9%-8.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023221202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231027202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023727202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023427202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022223202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221027202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022728202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021223202210-K 12/31/2021

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