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Xcel Energy - XEL Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $87.14
  • Forecasted Upside: 12.05%
  • Number of Analysts: 17
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 13 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$77.77 As of 12/4/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.62 (-0.79%)

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Analyst Price Target for XEL

Analyst Price Target is $87.14
▲ +12.05% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 17 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Xcel Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $87.14, with a high forecast of $96.00 and a low forecast of $78.00. The average price target represents a 12.05% upside from the last price of $77.77.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 17 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Xcel Energy. This rating changed within the last month from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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6/12/2024
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  • 5 hold ratings
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9/10/2024
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12/9/2024
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  • 2 hold ratings
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3/9/2025
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  • 3 hold ratings
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6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
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Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 14 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
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Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/20/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform$84.00
11/5/2025UBS GroupSet Target$85.00
11/5/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$83.00 ➝ $85.00
11/3/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $92.00
10/31/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $86.00
10/28/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageModerate Buy
10/27/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$83.00 ➝ $87.00
10/24/2025Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/22/2025Morgan StanleySet TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$86.00
10/22/2025BTIG ResearchUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/21/2025BTIG ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$96.00
10/16/2025Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $92.00
10/16/2025TD CowenInitiated CoverageBuy$93.00
10/15/2025CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform ➝ Buy
10/15/2025KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$79.00 ➝ $85.00
10/15/2025TD CowenUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/15/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$84.00 ➝ $87.00
10/10/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$82.00 ➝ $84.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/6/2025Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Outperform$92.00
10/6/2025Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Outperform$92.00
9/29/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $81.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/25/2025UBS GroupSet Target$82.00
9/25/2025BMO Capital MarketsSet Target$84.00
9/25/2025MizuhoSet Target$83.00
9/25/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
9/25/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$81.00 ➝ $80.00
9/25/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$78.00 ➝ $84.00
9/24/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$78.00 ➝ $80.00
9/22/2025BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $80.00
8/21/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
8/1/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$74.00 ➝ $78.00
6/18/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$78.00 ➝ $77.00
5/22/2025Morgan StanleySet TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$79.00 ➝ $78.00
4/28/2025Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$74.00 ➝ $77.00
4/25/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySet TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$78.00
4/23/2025Morgan StanleySet TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$79.00
4/23/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$69.00 ➝ $73.00
4/22/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $73.00
4/1/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $77.00
3/31/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $72.00
3/21/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $73.00
3/20/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$75.00 ➝ $78.00
2/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $75.00
1/22/2025BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$71.00 ➝ $69.00
1/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $72.00
12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $80.00
12/4/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$74.00 ➝ $79.00
11/26/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$67.00 ➝ $71.00
11/22/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$74.00 ➝ $72.00
11/1/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $74.00
11/1/2024Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $76.00
10/21/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$57.00 ➝ $67.00
10/16/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$63.00 ➝ $66.00
9/30/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$66.00 ➝ $69.00
9/25/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$68.00 ➝ $73.00
9/20/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$66.00 ➝ $67.00
9/19/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$70.00
9/16/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
8/26/2024ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$68.00
8/23/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$62.00 ➝ $68.00
8/2/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $63.00
6/24/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $62.00
5/28/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$59.00 ➝ $65.00
4/30/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $57.00
4/29/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $66.00
4/26/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $59.00
4/19/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$68.00 ➝ $65.00
3/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $59.00
3/11/2024BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$61.00 ➝ $54.00
3/11/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00
1/30/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$67.00 ➝ $68.00
1/29/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$62.00 ➝ $61.00
1/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$63.00 ➝ $64.00
1/17/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $62.00
1/4/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $68.00
12/18/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$59.00 ➝ $62.00
11/30/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$66.00 ➝ $68.00
11/21/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $59.00
10/30/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$58.00 ➝ $59.00
10/25/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $58.00
10/24/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$69.00 ➝ $62.00
10/9/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$60.00 ➝ $57.00
10/6/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $66.00
10/5/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$71.00 ➝ $62.00
9/29/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$60.00 ➝ $58.00
9/21/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$59.00 ➝ $61.00
9/20/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$66.00 ➝ $62.00
9/15/2023Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$66.00 ➝ $62.00
9/6/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$76.00 ➝ $67.00
8/24/2023BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$60.00
8/23/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$64.00 ➝ $59.00
8/22/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$72.00 ➝ $60.00
7/21/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$64.00
6/21/2023BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
6/7/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$75.00
6/6/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$74.00 ➝ $70.00
6/5/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$75.00 ➝ $69.00
6/2/2023Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$79.00 ➝ $68.00
5/30/2023MizuhoLower Target$72.00 ➝ $69.00
4/20/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$62.00 ➝ $67.00
4/19/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$73.00 ➝ $79.00
4/5/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$74.00 ➝ $73.00
3/21/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$66.00 ➝ $62.00
3/17/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $72.00
2/22/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$68.00 ➝ $66.00
1/27/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$76.00 ➝ $73.00
1/23/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$67.00 ➝ $68.00
12/15/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$63.00 ➝ $67.00
12/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$69.00 ➝ $76.00
11/21/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$68.00
11/21/2022Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$68.00
11/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$59.00 ➝ $63.00
10/21/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$73.00 ➝ $59.00
10/20/2022Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$69.00
10/20/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$78.00 ➝ $68.00
10/19/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$79.00 ➝ $69.00
10/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $64.00
10/19/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$72.00 ➝ $65.00
10/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$86.00 ➝ $72.00
10/5/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$80.00 ➝ $71.00
8/23/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$69.00 ➝ $74.00
7/21/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$64.00 ➝ $69.00
7/18/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$82.00 ➝ $78.00
6/30/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$74.00 ➝ $71.00
6/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$77.00
5/23/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $72.00
4/25/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform
4/20/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$78.00 ➝ $79.00
4/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$69.00 ➝ $75.00
4/7/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$76.00 ➝ $78.00
1/25/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$70.00 ➝ $75.00
1/13/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$75.00 ➝ $76.00
1/10/2022MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $72.00
11/21/2021BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $70.00
11/2/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $70.00
10/29/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$67.00 ➝ $72.00
10/19/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$74.00 ➝ $75.00
10/19/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00
10/12/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $76.00
10/1/2021BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $76.00
8/4/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$63.00 ➝ $70.00
5/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetAverage ➝ Equal Weight$69.00 ➝ $75.00
4/21/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$71.00 ➝ $74.00
4/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $65.00
3/19/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$59.00 ➝ $60.00
2/25/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $59.00
2/3/2021MizuhoReiterated RatingNeutral$68.00 ➝ $63.00
1/20/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$62.00 ➝ $60.00
1/12/2021KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$75.00 ➝ $71.00
12/15/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$67.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.70 (Strong Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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7/7/2025
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8/6/2025
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9/5/2025
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Current Sentiment

  • 80 very positive mentions
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Xcel Energy logo
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, purchasing, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar energy sources, as well as coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects and nonregulated assets, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Today's Range

Now: $77.77
Low: $77.32
High: $78.39

50 Day Range

MA: $80.57
Low: $77.77
High: $82.11

52 Week Range

Now: $77.77
Low: $62.58
High: $83.01

Volume

6,757,960 shs

Average Volume

4,026,795 shs

Market Capitalization

$46.00 billion

P/E Ratio

23.71

Dividend Yield

2.91%

Beta

0.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Xcel Energy?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Xcel Energy in the last year: Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG Research, Citigroup Inc., Cowen Inc, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
View the latest analyst ratings for XEL.

What is the current price target for Xcel Energy?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Xcel Energy in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $87.14, suggesting a possible upside of 12.1%. BTIG Research has the highest price target set, predicting XEL will reach $96.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $78.00 for Xcel Energy in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Xcel Energy?

Xcel Energy currently has 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 13 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Xcel Energy?

Other companies that are similar to Xcel Energy include American Electric Power, Alliant Energy, CMS Energy, Dominion Energy and DTE Energy. Learn More about companies similar to Xcel Energy.

How do I contact Xcel Energy's investor relations team?

Xcel Energy's physical mailing address is 414 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55401. The company's listed phone number is (612) 330-5500 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Xcel Energy is www.xcelenergy.com. Learn More about contacing Xcel Energy investor relations.