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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 $91.00, with a high of $95.00 and a low of $86.00. This represents a 15.45% increase from the last price of $78.82.

$50 $59 $68 $77 $86 $95 High: $95 Avg: $91 Low: $86 Last Closed Price: $78.82

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%), 16 Buy (61.54%), 8 Hold (30.77%), 2 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 26 0 2 8 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

XEL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockXcel Energy15.45%
SectorUtilities Stocks9.35%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$91.80$90.56$87.16
Last Closing Price$78.82$78.82$78.82
Upside/Downside16.47%14.89%10.58%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 263131-118
Mar, 263131-118
Feb, 263122-118
Jan, 263122-118
Dec, 253122-118
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$92.00$79.3815.90%16.72%
Apr 21, 2026KeyBanc$90.00$80.3212.05%14.18%
Apr 20, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$95.00$80.3218.28%20.53%
Apr 20, 2026William AppicelliUBS$91.00$81.7311.34%15.45%
Apr 20, 2026Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$91.00$81.0812.23%15.45%
Mar 12, 2026Gary HovisArgus Research$86.00$81.006.17%9.11%
Feb 20, 2026Morgan Stanley$91.00$81.2512.00%15.45%
Feb 13, 2026William AppicelliUBS$89.00$78.9812.69%12.92%
Feb 06, 2026BMO Capital$90.00$75.5719.09%14.18%
Jan 30, 2026BTIG$94.00$75.9723.73%19.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 21, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 20, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Apr 20, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 23, 2026Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 13, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Feb 06, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 23, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Dec 17, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.96$3.17$3.21$3.44$3.44---
Avg Forecast$2.96$3.16$3.35$3.55$3.82$4.15$4.47$4.81
High Forecast$3.11$3.36$3.37$3.58$3.84$4.22$4.55$5.10
Low Forecast$2.84$3.02$3.33$3.52$3.80$4.04$4.36$4.54
Surprise %-0.32%-4.18%-3.10%-9.95%---

Revenue Forecast

$13B $14B $15B $17B $18B $20B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$13.43B$15.31B$14.21B$13.44B$14.67B---
Avg Forecast$12.97B$14.40B$15.07B$14.46B$15.43B$16.28B$17.42B$18.59B
High Forecast$13.45B$15.11B$15.32B$14.81B$15.96B$16.32B$17.51B$19.46B
Low Forecast$12.56B$13.90B$14.69B$14.31B$14.90B$16.24B$17.34B$17.79B
Surprise %3.55%6.31%-5.71%-7.04%-4.93%---

Net Income Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.60B$1.74B$1.77B$1.94B$2.02B---
Avg Forecast$1.58B$1.79B$1.77B$1.96B$2.11B$2.28B$2.46B$2.65B
High Forecast$1.89B$2.15B$2.13B$1.98B$2.12B$2.33B$2.51B$2.82B
Low Forecast$1.26B$1.43B$1.42B$1.94B$2.10B$2.23B$2.41B$2.51B
Surprise %1.33%-3.18%--1.30%-4.41%---

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, 16 Buy, 8 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 $91 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $86 at the low end to $95 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.45% change from the previous closing price of $78.82.

How does Xcel Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Xcel Energy's stock forecast shows a 15.45% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (9.35%).

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

  • April 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 72.22% Buy, 5.56% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 72.22% Buy, 5.56% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.

What is Xcel Energy’s EPS forecast?

Xcel Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.15, marking a 20.64% increase from the reported $3.44 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $16.28B, reflecting a 10.98% increase from the reported $14.67B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $17.42B, 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 2026 stands at $2.28B, representing an 13.00% increase from the reported $2.02B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.46B in 2027, and $2.65B in 2028.