Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$71.26 -0.88 (-1.21%)

As of 10:30 AM Eastern

Xcel Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Xcel Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for XEL.

Consensus Price Target

$73.00
2.44% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy, the average price target is $73.00. The highest price target for XEL is $80.00, while the lowest price target for XEL is $59.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.44% from the current price of $71.26.

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XEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	1 Month Ago 3/5/24 to 3/5/25	3 Months Ago 1/5/24 to 1/4/25	1 Year Ago 4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$73.00	$69.91	$69.17	$63.08
Forecasted Upside	2.44% Upside	1.72% Upside	3.71% Upside	17.32% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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XEL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

XEL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Xcel Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Xcel Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.19% Upside	22.99% Upside	25.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent XEL News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/1/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Ross Fowler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$73.00 ➝ $77.00	+8.91%
3/31/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$69.00 ➝ $72.00	+1.45%
3/20/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$75.00 ➝ $78.00	+11.10%
2/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$72.00 ➝ $75.00	+11.76%
12/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$69.00 ➝ $80.00	+17.03%
12/4/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$74.00 ➝ $79.00	+11.77%
11/1/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$71.00 ➝ $76.00	+13.76%
8/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Hovis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$68.00	+13.11%
4/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$63.00 ➝ $66.00	+21.15%
4/26/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$54.00 ➝ $59.00	+8.90%
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3/11/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$58.00	+13.68%
1/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$67.00 ➝ $68.00	+14.63%
12/18/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$59.00 ➝ $62.00	+0.44%
10/24/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $62.00	+5.21%
6/7/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$75.00	+16.62%

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Should I Buy Xcel Energy Stock? XEL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Xcel Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Xcel Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Xcel Energy Inc.:

Xcel Energy Inc. recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.57, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.28, providing a dividend yield of 3.23%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The company reported a return on equity of 10.65%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which is a positive sign for potential investors.
Analysts have a favorable outlook on Xcel Energy Inc., with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $73.00, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
Recent insider buying activity, with a director purchasing shares at an average price of $68.93, can signal confidence in the company's future performance, which may encourage other investors to consider buying in.
The stock is currently trading at $70.90, which is within a reasonable range compared to analysts' price targets, indicating that there may still be room for growth in the near term.

Xcel Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Xcel Energy Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported an EPS of $0.81 for the latest quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.06, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability and ability to meet market expectations.
Xcel Energy Inc. has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 66.28%, which means a significant portion of its earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC recently reduced its stake in Xcel Energy Inc. by 11.6%, which could indicate a lack of confidence from institutional investors regarding the company's future performance.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.42, suggesting that it has a higher level of debt compared to equity. This could pose risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment, as it may affect financial stability.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has seen fluctuations in trading volume, which may indicate volatility and uncertainty in investor sentiment.

XEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xcel Energy is $73.00, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $59.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XEL shares.
: According to analysts, Xcel Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 2.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Xcel Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Xcel Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Xcel Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Xcel Energy is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how XEL compares to other companies.

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Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target