XEL - Xcel Energy Inc.
| Previous Close | 47.65 |
| Open | 47.62 |
| Bid | 47.95 x 1200 |
| Ask | 47.97 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 47.52 - 48.11 |
| 52 Week Range | 41.51 - 52.22 |
| Volume | 1,293,838 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,252,048 |
| Market Cap | 24.322B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | -0.08 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 19.74 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2.420 |
| Earnings Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.52 (3.19%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-09-13 |
| 1y Target Est | 49.38 |
- Zacks•5 hours ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Portland General Electric, Ameren, Southwest Gas Holdings, ALLETE and Xcel Energy
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Portland General Electric, Ameren, Southwest Gas Holdings, ALLETE and Xcel Energy
- Market Realist•3 days ago
Comparing FirstEnergy’s Returns with Its Peers
So far in 2018, FirstEnergy (FE) has outperformed peer utilities in terms of total returns. FirstEnergy has returned 28% based on stock appreciation and dividend payments. The company’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings and separation of relatively riskier competitive operations has influenced FirstEnergy’s market performance. Currently, FirstEnergy is trading at a dividend yield of 3.8%. The company is expected to pay an annualized dividend of $1.44 per share in 2018.
- Zacks•3 days ago
Why Xcel Energy (XEL) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Xcel Energy (XEL) have what it takes? Let's find out.
- Market Realist•3 days ago
Will FirstEnergy Stock Continue to Soar?
Brokerages seem to be bullish on FirstEnergy (FE). One of the top-rallied stocks among the S&P 500 Utilities, FirstEnergy received a target price increase from several brokerage houses. Mizuho Securities raised FirstEnergy’s target price from $36.5 to $39.5 on October 11.
- Business Wire•6 days ago
Xcel Energy Recommends Shareholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer from TRC Capital Corporation
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported that it has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2.5 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 0.49% of Xcel Energy’s outstanding shares. Xcel Energy recommends stockholders not tender their shares in response to this unsolicited mini-tender offer. Mini-tender offers, such as this one by TRC Capital, avoid many of the investor protections afforded to larger tender offers, including the filing of disclosure and other procedures mandated by U.S. securities laws.
- Associated Press•6 days ago
One of oldest coal companies in US files for bankruptcy
One of the oldest coal companies in the U.S. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday to deal with more than $1.4 billion in debt amid declining demand for the fuel. Englewood, Colorado-based Westmoreland Coal Co. filed for voluntary Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston as part of a restructuring agreement with an unnamed group of lenders. Westmoreland, which operates mines across the U.S. and Canada, is the fourth major coal company to file for bankruptcy in the past three years, joining Peabody Energy Corp., Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources.
- Business Wire•7 days ago
Xcel Energy 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Xcel Energy will host a conference call to review third quarter 2018 financial results. Earnings will be released prior to the opening of trading.
- Market Realist•10 days ago
Exploring Analysts’ Opinions on the Best-Performing Utilities
NextEra Energy (NEE) stock has a potential upside of 5.7% based on analysts’ median target price of $178.94 and its current price of $169.34.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
The Earnings and Valuation of the Best-Performing Utilities
In this series, we’re analyzing the S&P 500 Utilities that have generated the maximum total returns over the past five years. Utilities are generally mature companies with slow earnings growth. In comparison, the earnings of NextEra Energy (NEE), the biggest component of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), rose more than twice as much as the industry average.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
Comparing the Yields of Utilities with the Highest Total Returns
Utilities are generally preferred by investors because of their relatively high yields and stable dividend payments. On average, utilities are currently trading at a dividend yield of 3.5% compared to the broader market’s average yield of 1.8%. The utility stocks that have generated the highest total returns in the last five years are currently trading at lower dividend yields than the broader utilities’ average.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
These S&P 500 Utilities Have Delivered the Best Five-Year Returns
Utilities are seen as one of the least exciting sectors across broader markets mainly due to their slow stock movements. In this series, we’ll look at the S&P 500 Utilities stocks that have generated the highest total returns over the past five years. Renewables giant NextEra Energy (NEE) holds the top spot with a total return of 145% in the last five years.
- Zacks•20 days ago
XEL vs. EE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
XEL vs. EE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Zacks•20 days ago
Why Xcel Energy (XEL) is a Great Dividend Stock
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Xcel Energy (XEL) have what it takes? Let's find out.
- Market Realist•24 days ago
PPL Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
PPL (PPL) stock has a median target price of $31.27—compared to its current market price of $29.66, which indicates an estimated upside of more than 5% for the next 12 months.
- Business Wire•last month
Xcel Energy is the First U.S. Utility to Operate Drones beyond Line of Sight for Ongoing Inspections
In one of the most significant advancements of unmanned aircraft under development by a U.S. utility, Xcel Energy is operating drones beyond visual line of sight during ongoing inspections of transmission lines near Denver. “Today’s flight takes us a step closer to fully integrating unmanned aircraft into our operations,” said Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO, Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy joins local, state and federal officials today in celebrating the milestone flights and watching the drone as it inspects electric power lines near Ft. St. Vrain Generating Station in Platteville, Colorado.
- Market Realist•last month
Xcel Energy’s Dividend Outlook, Total Returns, and More
In this part, we’ll look at factors that could drive Xcel Energy’s (XEL) dividends in the future. As we already noted, it’s aiming for EPS and dividend growth of ~6.0% per year for the next few years.
- Simply Wall St.•last month
Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ:XEL) Will Pay US$0.38 In Dividends
Shares of Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ:XEL) will begin trading ex-dividend in 3 days. To qualify for the dividend check of US$0.38 per share, investors must have owned the shares priorRead More...
- Market Realist•last month
How Xcel Energy’s Payout Ratio Compares to Its Peers
In this part, let’s take a look at Xcel Energy’s (XEL) payout ratio. Xcel Energy has had a payout ratio of 63.0% for the last 12 months, marginally higher than its five-year average payout ratio. A company’s payout ratio denotes how much of its income it distributes to shareholders in the form of dividends.
- Market Realist•last month
A Look at Xcel Energy’s Expected Dividend Growth
Xcel Energy’s (XEL) EPS has increased at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.0% in the last decade or so. It derives almost all its earnings from regulated operations, leading to stable earnings and dividends. Xcel Energy’s management expects its EPS and dividends to grow at similar levels for the next few years, marginally higher than that of utilities (XLU) at large.
- Market Realist•last month
Analyzing Xcel Energy’s Dividend Profile before Ex-Dividend Date
Xcel Energy (XEL), one of the leading rate-regulated utilities, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share on August 22. Xcel Energy is expected to pay an annualized dividend of $1.52 per share this year, which is ~6.0% higher than last year’s dividends. Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently trading at a dividend yield of 3.2%, close to the broader utilities’ average dividend yield.
- Market Realist•2 months ago
PPL: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Price
According to the 15 analysts surveyed by Reuters that track PPL (PPL), two recommend a “strong buy,” four recommend a “buy,” eight recommend a “hold,” and one recommends a “sell” as of August 28.
- Market Realist•2 months ago
PPL’s Current Valuation Compared to Its Peers
PPL (PPL) stock is trading at a PE multiple of 13x—compared to its five-year historical valuation of 14x. The stock appears to be trading at a discounted valuation compared to its historical average. So far in 2018, PPL stock has fallen ~4%, while broader utilities (XLU) have risen ~7%.
- Simply Wall St.•2 months ago
Are Insiders Bearish About Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ:XEL)?
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages primarily in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. Xcel Energy is one of United States’s large-capRead More...
