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Xcel Energy (XEL) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$67.40 +0.75 (+1.13%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:51 PM ET)

Xcel Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.25%
Annual Dividend
$2.19
Next
Dividend Payment
Jan. 29
Dividend Increase
Track Record
21 Years
Annualized 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.

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XEL Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

XEL Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Xcel Energy vs. The Competition

Compare 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 Companies
Annual Dividend$2.19$0.04$1.31
Dividend Yield3.25%4.09%4.21%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth6.54%1.33%14.22%
Track Record21 years28 years19 years

Xcel Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based 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

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
12/18/2024quarterly$0.5475-$0.0005
0.09%
3.3%1/6/20251/6/20251/29/2025
7/30/2024Quarterly$0.5480+$0.0005
0.09%
3.76%9/13/20249/13/202410/20/2024
5/22/2024quarterly$0.5475-$0.0005
0.09%
3.94%6/14/20246/14/20247/20/2024
2/21/2024Quarterly$0.5480+$0.0280
5.38%
3.69%3/14/20243/15/20244/20/2024
12/13/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.28%12/27/202312/28/20231/20/2024
8/23/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.62%9/14/20239/15/202310/20/2023
5/24/2023quarterly$0.52 - 3.19%6/14/20236/15/20237/20/2023
2/22/2023quarterly$0.52+$0.0325
6.67%
3.12%3/14/20233/15/20234/20/2023

This 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

The current dividend yield for Xcel Energy is 3.25%. Learn more on XEL's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for XEL shares is $2.19. Learn more on XEL's annual dividend history.

Xcel Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Xcel Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.5475 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Xcel Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.5480 per share was made to shareholders on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Xcel Energy's next ex-dividend date is Monday, January 6, 2025.

Xcel Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, September 13, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.54% per year.

Xcel Energy has increased its dividend for the past 21 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0005 on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

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

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.


This page (NASDAQ:XEL) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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