Xcel Energy Inc. XEL
Composite 40/100; the shares have moved about 21% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 74/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it. Momentum ranks 38/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers across eight U.S. states. It operates through regulated segments, generating and distributing power from a diversified portfolio including wind, nuclear, hydro, and fossil fuels, while also managing natural gas pipelines and storage assets.
Key financials XEL reports ROE 10%, ROA 2%, and net margins 14%. Revenue grew 3% YoY, EPS 6%. Debt/Equity is 1.73x with interest coverage at 2.32x. Dividend yield is 3% with a 64% payout ratio. Forward P/E is 19x vs trailing 23x, EV/EBITDA 14x.
Stock health Sideravia scores XEL “Poor quality, fairly valued” (Overall 39/100). Quality 30/100, Growth 37/100, Strength 18/100, Income 82/100. Piotroski F-Score 2/9, Altman Z 0.91. RSI 39, down 7% from 52-week high.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount of 20%** to the analyst mean target of 93 (Motley Fool). - Q2 2026 earnings call transcript flags regulatory headwinds (Motley Fool) - Board appointment of Peter Carter may signal strategic shift (Simply Wall St.)
Looking forward Forward PEG 1.1x suggests moderate growth expectations. Regulatory outcomes and execution on clean energy capex will drive relative performance. Dividend sustainability hinges on cash flow stability given high payout ratio.
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