Xcel Energy (XEL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Xcel (XEL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Data Center Demand Has Investors Reevaluating U.S. Electric Utility Stocks

AI data centers have upended the traditional investor view of electric utilities over the last two years, transforming a predictable industry that acted as a hedge against economic downturns into a growth sector with enormous upside but also greater risk. Today, utility valuations reflect a hybrid approach: a blend of the certainty that comes with acting as a bond proxy and having a regulated monopoly and increasing expectations for exponential profitability beyond 2030.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

Xcel Energy 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review second 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.U.S. Toll-Free Dial-In: 1-800-715-9871U.S. / International Toll Dial-In.

Business Wire • Jul 8, 2026

Xcel Energy Stock Offers Stability as Electricity Demand Builds

Xcel Energy TodayXELXcel Energy$82.47 +0.72 (+0.88%) As of 10:35 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$66.56▼$84.23Dividend Yield2.87%P/E Ratio23.80Price Target$91.06Add to WatchlistXcel Energy NASDAQ: XEL is dependable, predictable, and steady.

MarketBeat • Jun 26, 2026

ETR vs XEL: Which Electric Utility Stock Is a Better Investment Pick?

ETR and XEL are compared on earnings growth, ROE, dividends, capital spending and share performance as utility demand continues to rise.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 15, 2026

XEL Energy: Wildfires And Surging Electrical Demand

Xcel Energy (XEL) is well-positioned to benefit from surging U.S. electrical demand, driven by data centers, industrial growth, and electrification trends. XEL's $60 billion capex plan (2026–2030) targets 11% annual rate base growth, supporting a projected 9.6% annual EPS growth through 2028. Trading at a forward PE of 19.3, XEL is seen as a quality utility at a fair price, with 20% upside potential by 2027 and 11% annual returns through 2031.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026

Now Is a Good Time to Buy Into America's Mega Utility Merger

The largest U.S. utility is about to buy Dominion Energy, a big peer with data-center exposure. What's not to like?

WSJ • Jun 10, 2026

Xcel Energy: Bigger Capital Plan, Bigger Pushback

I maintain a hold rating on Xcel Energy Inc., as valuation remains near the high end of historical norms due to improved growth prospects. XEL's expanded $60B capital plan and data center contracts are driving a projected 9% annual EPS growth through 2030. Affordability backlash and regulatory pushback on allowed returns, especially in Colorado and Minnesota, are key risks to the growth thesis.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

Google Data Center Deal Will Save Xcel Energy Customers Up To $1.5 Billion Over 15 Years

Utility deals rarely make investors lean forward. This one should.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 6, 2026

Xcel Energy Powering Communities, Economies as Energy Landscape Evolves

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is strengthening its energy grid with new electric generation and infrastructure to adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the company announced today in its 21st annual Sustainability Report. Xcel Energy's investments in a diverse and increasingly carbon-free energy portfolio aim to deliver reliable, low-cost energy service for all of its customers during a time of significant growth in demand from data centers, vehicle charging, e.

Business Wire • Jun 2, 2026