These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

Zacks Investment Research • 4 hours ago

Xcel Energy to Sell Michigan Asset to Sharpen Its Growth Strategy

XEL's Michigan asset sale aims to sharpen its core market focus, while a $60 billion investment plan and rising data center demand fuel long-term growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volunteers from Xcel Energy and the communities it serves took action to support nonprofit organizations across the state during the company's 16th annual Day of Service in September.More than 2,200 volunteers dedicated more than 7,400 hours to support 109 projects that ranged from packing meals and gardening to cleaning up our parks and riversides and maintaining camps and community spaces for our children. Volunteer efforts this year generated more than $260,000 i.

Business Wire • Oct 8, 2026

Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same date. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions. North America Toll-Free Dial-In: 1-833-461-5787 International Toll.

Business Wire • Oct 7, 2026

Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan operations

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company (SEMCO) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) today announced the sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO.If approved by regulators, Xcel Energy's 6,000 natural gas customers will be served by SEMCO, and 9,000 electric customers will be served by UPPCO. Together, these customers in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties will transition to providers with deep local.

Business Wire • Oct 6, 2026

Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets

New fleet includes bidirectional charging technology designed to explore additional benefits for the district, community, and electric grid LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson County Public Schools, Xcel Energy, and Highland Electric Fleets will celebrate the launch of six new electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers today with a ribbon-cutting event at the district's transportation facility in Lakewood.

PRNewsWire • Sep 30, 2026

Can Rising Customer Demand Enhance Xcel Energy's Growth Prospects?

XEL sees rising power demand fueling load growth, infrastructure investment and rate-base expansion, backed by a large data-center pipeline.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2026

PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?

PPL's lower debt use, cheaper valuation and higher dividend yield bolster its investment case against Xcel Energy despite the latter's stronger ROE.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2026

4 Utility Stocks With Reliable Dividends and a Massive New Growth Engine

Data centers are quietly reshaping which utility stocks deserve a spot in an income portfolio, and four regulated electric companies just locked in contracts that could rewrite their dividend growth stories for the next decade.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 24, 2026

Xcel Energy: When 3.3% Is Better Than 7.1%

Xcel Energy Inc. offers compelling growth, driven by a $60B capex plan and robust data center demand, supporting an 11% annual rate base growth outlook. XEL trades at a forward P/E of 17.46, below its 10-year average, with a fair value estimate of $88 per share and potential for a 31% total return by 2027. The 3.3% dividend yield is secure, with 4–6% annual growth expected and a payout ratio trending toward 45–55%, extending a 23-year dividend growth streak.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 23, 2026