Xcel Energy (XEL) Dividend Yield, Date & History $67.40 +0.75 (+1.13%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:51 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Xcel Energy Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.25%Annual Dividend$2.19Next Dividend Payment Jan. 29 Dividend Increase Track Record 21 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 6.54%Dividend Payout Ratio 64.99% Xcel Energy (XEL) pays an annual dividend of $2.19 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.25%. The next quarterly payment of $0.5475 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, January 6. XEL has grown its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.13%. The company currently pays out 64.99% of its earnings and 27.65% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryXEL Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Xcel Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Xcel Energy in Dividend Calculator XEL Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Xcel Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Xcel Energy in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad Diversified Trading InstituteCombine the QQQ, IWM and SPY in one tradeIf you’ve been investing in the major indexes for the last 20 years, you may need a new strategy. Because the Dow Jones has returned just 349%... The Russell 2000 has returned just 397%... And the S&P 500 has returned just 450%. And although I can’t guarantee results or against losses… I want to tell you about my “2-Click Trade” that has encapsulated more than the return of ALL THREE OF THOSE INDEXES COMBINED… Plus, it targets multiple overnight payouts in a month with 84.3% accuracy! While I cannot promise future returns or against losses…You can find out about this “2-Click Trade” here. Xcel Energy vs. The CompetitionCompare Xcel Energy's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeXcel EnergyUtilities CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.19$0.04$1.31Dividend Yield3.25%4.09%4.21%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth6.54%1.33%14.22%Track Record21 years28 years19 yearsXcel Energy Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings64.99%Based on This Year's Estimate61.86%Based on Next Year's Estimate57.33%Based on Cashflow27.65% Xcel Energy Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/18/2024quarterly$0.5475-$0.00050.09%3.3%1/6/20251/6/20251/29/20257/30/2024Quarterly$0.5480+$0.00050.09%3.76%9/13/20249/13/202410/20/20245/22/2024quarterly$0.5475-$0.00050.09%3.94%6/14/20246/14/20247/20/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for XEL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Xcel Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/21/2024Quarterly$0.5480+$0.02805.38%3.69%3/14/20243/15/20244/20/202412/13/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.28%12/27/202312/28/20231/20/20248/23/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.62%9/14/20239/15/202310/20/20235/24/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.19%6/14/20236/15/20237/20/20232/22/2023quarterly$0.52+$0.03256.67%3.12%3/14/20233/15/20234/20/2023This table shows Xcel Energy's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Xcel Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Xcel Energy's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Xcel Energy is 3.25%. Learn more on XEL's dividend yield history. How much is Xcel Energy's annual dividend? The annual dividend for XEL shares is $2.19. Learn more on XEL's annual dividend history. How often does Xcel Energy pay dividends? Xcel Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Xcel Energy's next dividend payment? Xcel Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.5475 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. When was Xcel Energy's most recent dividend payment? Xcel Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.5480 per share was made to shareholders on Sunday, October 20, 2024. When is Xcel Energy's ex-dividend date? Xcel Energy's next ex-dividend date is Monday, January 6, 2025. When was Xcel Energy's most recent ex-dividend date? Xcel Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, September 13, 2024. Is Xcel Energy's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.54% per year. What track record does Xcel Energy have of raising its dividend? Xcel Energy has increased its dividend for the past 21 consecutive years. When did Xcel Energy last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0005 on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. What is Xcel Energy's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for XEL is: 64.99% based on the trailing year of earnings 61.86% based on this year's estimates 57.33% based on next year's estimates 27.65% based on cash flow Is Xcel Energy a good dividend stock? Xcel Energy's dividend yield of 3.21% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 21 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Xcel Energy's dividend payout ratio of 64.99% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Xcel Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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