Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

Over the past six months, Xcel Energy's stock has experienced movements influenced by company developments. In early January 2026, the stock price was $74.26, decreasing by 1.54% in the past month but increasing by 16.76% over the last 12 months. In October 2025, Xcel Energy's shares rose by 2.4% despite missing Q3 2025 adjusted earnings estimates due to the company's decision to ramp up its five-year capital investment plan to $60 billion to meet rising power demand and strengthen its systems. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 6% to 8% EPS growth target and issued in-line guidance for FY 2025 and FY 2026. Analysts have modestly revised their price targets, and the company is expected to release its fiscal Q4 2025 results on January 22, 2026.

The demand for Xcel Energy's products and services is significantly influenced by seasonal weather differences. Peak sales for electricity typically occur during the summer and winter months, while peak sales for natural gas are primarily in the winter months. The company's overall operating results can fluctuate substantially on a seasonal basis, and milder winter conditions and cooler summer temperatures have historically led to lower revenues and income. The company also manages peak demand periods, particularly from June 1 to September 30, when high daily temperatures or heat indexes increase energy usage.

Xcel Energy, Inc. is a U.S. regulated electric utility and natural gas delivery company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating in the Utilities sector. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity, and transports and sells natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Xcel Energy aims to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 and serves approximately 3.9 million electricity customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers as of mid-2025.

Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas services across parts of eight Midwestern and Western states, including Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company operates through four main subsidiaries: Northern States Power-Minnesota, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, Public Service Company of Colorado, and Southwestern Public Service Co.

Xcel Energy has maintained a strong brand reputation, being recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune magazine for the eleventh consecutive year as of January 31, 2024. The utility placed first in the use of corporate assets and second overall among gas and electric companies. For the sixth year in a row, Xcel Energy was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere in 2024. The company was also recognized for its ESG leadership, being named among the top 100 ESG companies by Investor's Business Daily in 2022 and among America's Most Responsible Companies in 2023 by Newsweek.

Xcel Energy's ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, who collectively own approximately 86% of the company's shares. Vanguard Group Inc. is the largest shareholder, holding about 13% of outstanding shares, followed by BlackRock, Inc. with approximately 8.3%, and State Street Corp with about 6.4%. Individual investors hold about 14% of the company, while insider ownership is a small but growing percentage.