Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$67.40 +0.75 (+1.13%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:51 PM ET)

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 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
8

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for XEL.

Consensus Price Target

$69.17
2.62% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy, the average price target is $69.17. The highest price target for XEL is $80.00, while the lowest price target for XEL is $58.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.62% from the current price of $67.40.

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XEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Month Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	3 Months Ago 9/25/23 to 9/24/24	1 Year Ago 12/24/22 to 12/24/23
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$69.17	$66.31	$63.79	$64.82
Forecasted Upside	2.62% Upside	-7.07% Downside	-0.60% Downside	4.44% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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	2.67	2.53	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.62% Upside	28.89% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent XEL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$69.00 ➝ $80.00	+17.03%
12/4/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$74.00 ➝ $79.00	+11.77%
11/26/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$67.00 ➝ $71.00	-0.84%
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$74.00 ➝ $72.00	+0.67%
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%
10/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$63.00 ➝ $66.00	+3.61%
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9/20/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$66.00 ➝ $67.00	+4.04%
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%
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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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. has a strong market capitalization of $39.69 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and stability, which can be attractive to investors looking for reliable companies.
The company reported a return on equity of 10.76%, which reflects its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, suggesting efficient management and potentially higher returns for investors.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from Jefferies Financial Group to $76.00, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $66.88, which is below the one-year high of $73.38, suggesting that there may be room for growth as the stock approaches its previous highs.
Xcel Energy Inc. operates in the regulated utility sector, which typically offers stable revenue streams and less volatility compared to other sectors, making it a safer investment choice.

Xcel Energy
Bear Case

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

The company reported a revenue decline of 0.5% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining growth and could raise concerns about future profitability.
Xcel Energy Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, suggesting that the company relies significantly on debt to finance its operations, which can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with seven holding a "buy" rating and seven a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance and potential volatility.
The company missed earnings expectations by $0.01 in its latest report, which could signal operational challenges and affect investor confidence.
The current ratio of 0.93 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term liabilities, which could pose liquidity risks for investors.

XEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xcel Energy is $69.17, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $58.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xcel Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XEL shares.
: According to analysts, Xcel Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 2.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Xcel Energy's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Xcel Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, 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 2.67 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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This page (NASDAQ:XEL) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target