XEL Stock Recent News

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today reported 2025 second quarter GAAP earnings of $444 million, or $0.75 per share, compared with $302 million, or $0.54 per share in the same period in 2024. Second quarter ongoing earnings reflect increased recovery of infrastructure investments, partially offset by higher interest charges, depreciation and O&M expenses. “Xcel Energy continues to deliver on our commitments to our customers, communities and investors.” said Bob.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 57 cents per share. The dividends are payable October 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2025. Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.9 million electricity customers.

XEL's Q2 results may benefit from new customer growth and data center demand, but rising costs could limit gains.

Xcel (XEL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Both PPL and XEL are investing billions in transmission upgrades and integrating renewable energy to meet regulatory and demand trends.

AMARILLO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy has announced new generation resource additions as part of an overall portfolio to meet the rapidly rising energy needs of its Texas and New Mexico service area. The portfolio includes extensions of 521 megawatts of existing generation as well as the addition of 17 new power projects that will add 5,168 megawatts of new nameplate capacity to the region's generation fleet by 2030. Technologies selected include 3,200 megawatts of dispatchable generati.

Xcel Energy is a diversified utility with strong AI data center growth prospects, but recent wildfire litigation clouds near-term outlook. Despite a solid long-term track record, XEL has underperformed utilities sector peers over the last five years and posted a rather lackluster Q1 earnings report in April. I rate XEL a HOLD due to ongoing legal risks and limited upside, but see it as a watch-list candidate for opportunistic entry on pullbacks.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) will host a conference call to review second quarter 2025 financial results. The earnings report will be released prior to the market open on the same date. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and follow the operator's instructions. You will be asked for the conference password. US Dial-In: 1-866-580.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy announced today Ryan Long as the company's executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer, effective immediately. Long, currently president of Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, takes over the role held by Rob Berntsen, who accepted a position outside the company. “Ryan has an extensive legal background as well as demonstrating tremendous leadership in strategic planning, operational considerations and financial res.