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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 26 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $87.56, with a high of $96.00 and a low of $81.00. This represents a 16.53% increase from the last price of $75.14.

$50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 High: $96 Avg: $87.56 Low: $81 Last Closed Price: $75.14

XEL Stock Rating

Xcel Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 15 Buy (57.69%), 9 Hold (34.62%), 2 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 26 0 2 9 15 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

XEL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockXcel Energy16.53%
SectorUtilities Stocks13.74%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21721
Avg Price Target$84.00$85.76$84.10
Last Closing Price$75.14$75.14$75.14
Upside/Downside11.79%14.13%11.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 253122-118
Nov, 253122-118
Oct, 25292-114
Sep, 25293-115
Aug, 25393-116
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 12, 2025KeyBanc$84.00$74.7712.34%11.79%
Nov 20, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$84.00$79.665.45%11.79%
Nov 05, 2025UBS$85.00$81.594.18%13.12%
Oct 31, 2025William AppicelliUBS$86.00$81.185.94%14.45%
Oct 27, 2025Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$87.00$80.967.46%15.78%
Oct 22, 2025Morgan Stanley$86.00$80.896.32%14.45%
Oct 21, 2025Alex KaniaBTIG$96.00$80.6419.05%27.76%
Oct 16, 2025Jefferies$92.00$81.6012.75%22.44%
Oct 15, 2025James ThalackerBMO Capital$87.00$80.987.43%15.78%
Oct 15, 2025KeyBanc$85.00$80.855.13%13.12%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Nov 05, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 03, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 31, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2025BTIGBuyinitialise
Oct 16, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 15, 2025Cowen & Co.Market PerformBuyinitialise
Oct 15, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 06, 2025Evercore ISIBuyOutperforminitialise

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$2.80$2.96$3.17$3.21$3.44----
Avg Forecast$2.79$2.96$3.16$3.35$3.55$3.82$4.15$4.47$4.81
High Forecast$2.93$3.11$3.36$3.37$3.58$3.84$4.22$4.55$5.10
Low Forecast$2.68$2.84$3.02$3.33$3.52$3.80$4.04$4.36$4.54
Surprise %0.36%-0.32%-4.18%-3.10%----

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$13.44B----
Avg Forecast$11.84B$12.97B$14.40B$15.07B$14.46B$15.43B$16.28B$17.42B$18.59B
High Forecast$12.28B$13.45B$15.11B$15.32B$14.81B$15.96B$16.32B$17.51B$19.46B
Low Forecast$11.47B$12.56B$13.90B$14.69B$14.31B$14.90B$16.24B$17.34B$17.79B
Surprise %-2.65%3.55%6.31%-5.71%-7.04%----

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$1.94B----
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.58B$1.79B$1.77B$1.96B$2.11B$2.28B$2.46B$2.65B
High Forecast$1.70B$1.89B$2.15B$2.13B$1.98B$2.12B$2.33B$2.51B$2.82B
Low Forecast$1.13B$1.26B$1.43B$1.42B$1.94B$2.10B$2.23B$2.41B$2.51B
Surprise %3.99%1.33%-3.18%--1.30%----

XEL Forecast FAQ

Is Xcel Energy stock a buy?

Xcel Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 9 Hold, 2 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 26 Wall Street analysts, averages $87.56 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $81 at the low end to $96 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.53% change from the previous closing price of $75.14.

How does Xcel Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Xcel Energy's stock forecast shows a 16.53% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (13.74%).

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

  • December 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.

What is Xcel Energy’s EPS forecast?

Xcel Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.82, marking a 11.05% increase from the reported $3.44 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.15 in 2026, $4.47 in 2027, and $4.81 in 2028.

What is Xcel Energy’s revenue forecast?

Xcel Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $15.43B, reflecting a 14.80% increase from the reported $13.44B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $16.28B, followed by $17.42B for 2027, and $18.59B for 2028.

What is Xcel Energy’s net income forecast?

Xcel Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.11B, representing an 9.04% increase from the reported $1.94B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.28B in 2026, $2.46B in 2027, and $2.65B in 2028.