Oct. 28 at 12:06 AM
$XEL "Heads up alert! Only three days until Upcoming earnings on Thursday, 10/30/2025 for
$XEL
Bullish (8.2)
Xcel Energy (XEL) has demonstrated a strong turnaround in its financial outlook, with recent upward revisions to its fair value estimate from
$81.79 to
$84.60, reflecting positive sentiment among analysts.
The company is poised to report a notable single-digit growth in earnings, driven by its strategic investments in grid resiliency and wildfire mitigation, including a comprehensive
$1.X.9 billion plan in Colorado.
Financial metrics reveal that Xcel’s P/E ratio stands at approximately 20.5, which is competitive within the utility sector, indicating a fair valuation relative to its earnings growth potential.
The company has also shown resilience with an EPS growth forecast of around 8% for the upcoming quarter, outpacing many peers in the utility sector.
Revenue forecasts suggest steady growth, supported by recent expansions in natural gas-fired generation capacity in Texas and New Mexico.
Comparatively, while Xcel has lagged behind some industry peers over the past year, its proactive measures and positive analyst outlook signal a potentially favorable investment opportunity.
Looking ahead, Xcel Energy is set to announce its third-quarter earnings on October 30, 2025.
Analysts are optimistic, anticipating a single-digit growth in earnings, which aligns with the company’s recent performance trends and strategic initiatives.
Historical performance indicates that Xcel has consistently beaten earnings expectations in previous quarters, which could bolster investor confidence.
The consensus estimate for the upcoming report reflects an anticipated EPS of
$1.X.15, suggesting that the market is pricing in a solid operational performance.
Given the recent litigation settlements and ongoing investments, the potential for a positive earnings surprise remains high, which could further enhance the stock's appeal.
In terms of sector performance, the energy sector has shown resilience with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising by 1.2% recently, indicating a favorable environment for utility stocks like Xcel.
This sector-wide strength, coupled with Xcel’s strategic initiatives, positions the company well for continued growth amidst a recovering economic backdrop.
Overall, the positive sentiment and strategic direction of Xcel Energy suggest a bullish outlook for the stock in the near term.
- Funds were net buyers of
$XEL during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$XEL include:
- Aristotle Capital Management LLC, MV:
$878MM. Fund Rank: 72%
www.aristotlecap.com
- GQG Partners LLC, MV:
$851MM. New position. Fund Rank: 84%
- Electron Capital Partners LLC, MV:
$118MM. Fund Rank: 88%
www.electroncapital.com
- Canada Pension , MV:
$40MM. Fund Rank: 78%
- Aventail Capital, MV:
$39MM. Fund Rank: 67%
- Last 10 days performance: -1%
- Last 30 days performance: 1%
- Last 90 days performance: 12%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: How the Narrative for Xcel Energy Is Shifting After Litigation Settlement and Growth Updates
Publication Date: 10/24/2025 7:09:16 AM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/narrative-xcel-energy-shifting-litigation-070916904.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Xcel Energy (XEL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Publication Date: 10/23/2025 2:00:37 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/xcel-energy-xel-earnings-expected-140037869.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Bria Shea named president of Xcel Energy for Minnesota, the Dakotas
Publication Date: 10/21/2025 5:51:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/21/bria-shea-named-president-of-xcel-energy-for-minnesota-the-dakotas/?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Bria Shea named President, Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North and South Dakota
Publication Date: 10/21/2025 2:00:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bria-shea-named-president-xcel-140000110.html?.tsrc=rss
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