A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL):
- 9/29/2026 – Xcel Energy is now covered by Scotiabank. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $77.00 price target on the stock.
- 9/29/2026 – Xcel Energy was upgraded by Scotiabank to “strong-buy”.
- 9/26/2026 – Xcel Energy was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
- 9/18/2026 – Xcel Energy had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $89.00 to $83.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
- 9/14/2026 – Xcel Energy had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
- 8/21/2026 – Xcel Energy had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $92.00 to $89.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
- 8/13/2026 – Xcel Energy had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $94.00 to $88.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
Xcel Energy Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.5925 per share. This represents a $2.37 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Xcel Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 64.93%.
Through its operating companies, Xcel Energy serves customers in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. The company’s operations include a diverse generation portfolio featuring wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, natural gas and other energy resources.
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