Xcel Energy Inc.

NasdaqGS:XEL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$38.7b

Xcel Energy Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Xcel Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.9%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.8% per year. Xcel Energy's return on equity is 9.7%, and it has net margins of 13.7%.

Key information

6.9%

Earnings growth rate

5.4%

EPS growth rate

Electric Utilities Industry Growth6.3%
Revenue growth rate5.8%
Return on equity9.7%
Net Margin13.7%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Xcel Energy: A Quality Dividend Grower To Buy Now

Dec 12

Xcel Energy Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 7.2%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Nov 04
Xcel Energy Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 7.2%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

A Look At The Fair Value Of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)

Oct 31
A Look At The Fair Value Of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)

Returns At Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Oct 01
Returns At Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Xcel Energy: A Dividend Growth Stock On Sale Now

Sep 29

Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Sep 16
Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Xcel Energy: Clean Energy Comes Natural For It

Aug 27

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Presents An Opportunity

Aug 18
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Presents An Opportunity

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Following Its Earnings Miss

Aug 04
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) Following Its Earnings Miss

These 4 Measures Indicate That Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Is Using Debt Extensively

Jul 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Is Using Debt Extensively

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)

Jul 15
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)

Here's What To Make Of Xcel Energy's (NASDAQ:XEL) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Jun 28
Here's What To Make Of Xcel Energy's (NASDAQ:XEL) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Jun 13
Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Xcel Energy: Buy This Quality Dividend Grower On Sale

May 22

Why Xcel Energy Could Be A Bargain Despite Wildfire Risks

Apr 14

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 01
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Returns On Capital At Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Have Hit The Brakes

Mar 16
Returns On Capital At Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Have Hit The Brakes

Xcel Energy: Time To Buy This Dependable Dividend Stock

Feb 01

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Shares

Jan 08
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Xcel Energy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XEL) Shares

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Xcel Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:XEL Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2413,7631,8812070
30 Jun 2413,7811,8552110
31 Mar 2413,7751,8412140
31 Dec 2314,2061,7712160
30 Sep 2314,8171,7412150
30 Jun 2315,2371,7342130
31 Mar 2315,6391,7742100
31 Dec 2215,3101,7362100
30 Sep 2214,6121,6722390
30 Jun 2213,9971,6322420
31 Mar 2213,6411,6152460
31 Dec 2113,4311,5972490
30 Sep 2113,0231,5702650
30 Jun 2112,7381,5642630
31 Mar 2112,2561,5402560
31 Dec 2011,5261,4732460
30 Sep 2011,3771,4773810
30 Jun 2011,2081,4013330
31 Mar 2011,1991,3522900
31 Dec 1911,5291,3722470
30 Sep 1911,6111,2943160
30 Jun 1911,6461,2583220
31 Mar 1911,7271,2853240
31 Dec 1811,5371,2613240
30 Sep 1811,4521,2363350
30 Jun 1811,4221,2373410
31 Mar 1811,4091,2003280
31 Dec 1711,4041,1483290
30 Sep 1711,4041,1862340
30 Jun 1711,4261,1522160
31 Mar 1711,2811,1212220
31 Dec 1611,1071,1232550
30 Sep 1610,9581,1052240
30 Jun 1610,8191,0742240
31 Mar 1610,8351,0742240
31 Dec 1511,0249842240
30 Sep 1511,3079722280
30 Jun 1511,2769142280
31 Mar 1511,4469122280
31 Dec 1411,6861,0212280
30 Sep 1411,4889751980
30 Jun 1411,4419711980
31 Mar 1411,3359731980
31 Dec 1310,9159481980

Quality Earnings: XEL has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: XEL's current net profit margins (13.7%) are higher than last year (11.8%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: XEL's earnings have grown by 6.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: XEL's earnings growth over the past year (8%) exceeds its 5-year average (6.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: XEL earnings growth over the past year (8%) did not outperform the Electric Utilities industry 13.4%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: XEL's Return on Equity (9.7%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 09:04
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Xcel Energy Inc. is covered by 36 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gary HovisArgus Research Company
Nathan JudgeAtlantic Equities LLP
David ParkerBaird