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Xcel Energy (XEL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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XEL Stock Forecast

Xcel Energy (XEL) stock forecast, based on 14 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $68.75, with a high of $70.00 and a low of $67.00. This represents a 4.06% increase from the last price of $66.07.

$50 $55 $60 $65 $70 $75 High: $70 Avg: $68.75 Low: $67 Last Closed Price: $66.07

XEL Stock Rating

Xcel Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 14 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (57.14%), 6 Hold (42.86%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 14 0 6 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

XEL Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockXcel Energy4.06%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.08%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--10
Avg Price Target--$63.80
Last Closing Price$66.07$66.07$66.07
Upside/Downside---3.44%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25396-119
Dec, 24386-118
Nov, 24389-121
Oct, 244791-21
Sep, 244791-21
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2024Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$67.00$64.074.57%1.41%
Sep 25, 2024Paul FremontMizuho Securities$70.00$64.179.09%5.95%
Sep 19, 2024Paul ZimbardoJefferies$70.00$64.069.27%5.95%
Aug 26, 2024Marie FergusonArgus Research$68.00$60.1213.11%2.92%
Jul 02, 2024Paul FremontMizuho Securities$64.00$52.4322.07%-3.13%
Apr 30, 2024Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$57.00$54.484.63%-13.73%
Apr 29, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$65.00$54.7918.63%-1.62%
Apr 19, 2024Sophie KarpKeyBanc$65.00$53.7620.91%-1.62%
Mar 11, 2024Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$54.00$52.912.06%-18.27%
Mar 11, 2024Steve FleishmanWolfe Research$58.00$52.919.62%-12.21%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 16, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 30, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 19, 2024JefferiesHoldinitialise
Aug 23, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Aug 05, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
May 28, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 30, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 29, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.79$2.96$3.17$3.21-----
Avg Forecast$2.79$2.96$3.16$3.35$3.55$3.82$4.15$4.47$4.81
High Forecast$2.68$2.84$3.02$3.33$3.52$3.80$4.04$4.36$4.54
Low Forecast$2.93$3.11$3.36$3.37$3.58$3.84$4.22$4.55$5.10
Surprise %--0.32%-4.18%-----

Revenue Forecast

$11B $13B $14B $16B $18B $20B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$11.53B$13.43B$15.31B$14.21B-----
Avg Forecast$11.84B$12.97B$14.40B$15.07B$14.46B$15.43B$16.28B$17.42B$18.59B
High Forecast$11.47B$12.56B$13.90B$14.69B$14.31B$14.90B$16.24B$17.34B$17.79B
Low Forecast$12.28B$13.45B$15.11B$15.32B$14.81B$15.96B$16.32B$17.51B$19.46B
Surprise %-2.65%3.55%6.31%-5.71%-----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.47B$1.60B$1.74B$1.77B-----
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.58B$1.79B$1.77B$1.96B$2.11B$2.28B$2.46B$2.65B
High Forecast$1.13B$1.26B$1.43B$1.42B$1.94B$2.10B$2.23B$2.41B$2.51B
Low Forecast$1.70B$1.89B$2.15B$2.13B$1.98B$2.12B$2.33B$2.51B$2.82B
Surprise %3.99%1.33%-3.18%------

XEL Forecast FAQ

Is Xcel Energy stock a buy?

Xcel Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 14 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Xcel Energy is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Xcel Energy's price target?

Xcel Energy's price target, set by 14 Wall Street analysts, averages $68.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $67 at the low end to $70 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.06% change from the previous close price of $66.07.

How does Xcel Energy stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Xcel Energy stock forecast shows a 4.06% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.08%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Xcel Energy over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 15.79% Strong Buy, 47.37% Buy, 31.58% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 16.67% Strong Buy, 44.44% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 14.29% Strong Buy, 38.10% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.

What is Xcel Energy’s EPS forecast?

Xcel Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 3.55 for 2024, a 10.59% increase from the reported $3.21 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $3.82, $4.15 for 2026, $4.47 for 2027, and $4.81 for 2028.

What is Xcel Energy’s revenue forecast?

Xcel Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $14.46B for 2024, a 1.78% increase from the reported $14.21B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $15.43B, $16.28B for 2026, $17.42B for 2027, and $18.59B for 2028.

What is Xcel Energy’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Xcel Energy's average annual net income forecast is $1.96B for 2024, reflecting an 10.75% increase from the reported $1.77B in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $2.11B, $2.28B for 2026, $2.46B for 2027, and $2.65B for 2028.