Xcel Energy Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will release its earnings report before the market opens on the same day.

Participants can join via phone using US Dial-In: 1-866-580-3963 or International Dial-In: 400-120-0558 with conference password: 5768023. The call will also be webcast and archived on Xcel Energy's investor relations website. A replay will be available through August 5 via US Dial-In: 1-866-583-1035 with password: 5768023#.

Xcel Energy (XEL) has appointed Ryan Long as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective immediately. Long, who currently serves as president of Xcel Energy for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota regions, replaces Rob Berntsen. Long will oversee the company's legal, compliance, and federal affairs teams while continuing to manage his current jurisdictional responsibilities until a successor is found. His experience includes serving as interim general counsel in late 2023 and early 2024, and previous roles as principal attorney and vice president, deputy general counsel at Xcel Energy since 2015. Prior to joining Xcel, Long worked at prominent law firms including Faegre Baker Daniels and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.

Xcel Energy has released its 20th annual Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its clean energy transition. The company has reduced carbon emissions by 57% since 2005 while maintaining 99.98% electric service reliability and keeping residential bills 28% below the national average. XEL has quadrupled its wind capacity since 2005, now capable of powering 2.5 million homes, with wind projects saving customers approximately $5 billion through avoided fuel costs and tax credits from 2017 to 2024. The company provided $187 million in customer rebates, connected over 193,000 customers to $175 million in energy assistance, and supported 23,000 new solar installations. In 2024, Xcel Energy invested $5.2 billion in small businesses, helped create 3,200 new jobs, initiated 24 economic development projects, and contributed $14.5 million in community donations.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025.

Xcel Energy is a major U.S. utility company operating in 8 Western and Midwestern states, serving 3.9 million electricity customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) reported first quarter 2025 GAAP earnings of $483 million, or $0.84 per share, compared to $488 million, or $0.88 per share in Q1 2024. The company reaffirmed its 2025 ongoing EPS guidance of $3.75 to $3.85.

Total operating revenues increased to $3,906 million from $3,649 million, with electric revenues rising to $2,835 million and natural gas revenues to $1,055 million. The earnings decline was primarily due to higher O&M expenses, depreciation, and interest charges, partially offset by increased infrastructure investment recovery.

A significant milestone was reached in February when Minnesota regulators approved a resource plan including nearly 5,000 megawatts of new wind, solar, battery storage, and gas by 2030. The company continues to focus on wildfire risk mitigation through operating investments and regulatory support.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, April 24, 2025. The company will release its financial results before the market opens on the same day. The conference call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

Participants are advised to dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. The call will be accessible via US Dial-In (1-866-580-3963) and International Dial-In (400-120-0558) using conference password 2629857. A simultaneous webcast will be available on www.xcelenergy.com under the Investors section.

For those unable to attend the live event, a replay will be available through April 29 via US Dial-In: 1-866-583-1035 using the same password.

Xcel Energy (XEL) has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® for the sixth consecutive year by Ethisphere, joining an elite group of only seven U.S. energy companies among 136 global honorees.

The recognition is based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient® assessment, which evaluates companies across 240+ proof points covering ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives. Chairman, president and CEO Bob Frenzel emphasized the company's commitment to ethical standards while delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy at competitive prices.

In 2024, Xcel Energy announced a five-year investment plan focused on strengthening the energy grid against extreme weather, meeting increased electrification demands, and reducing emissions across electricity, building natural gas use, and transportation sectors.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced significant leadership changes as Timothy O'Connor, executive vice president and chief operations officer, will retire this summer after nearly 20 years with the company.

Effective May 1, two internal executives will assume new roles: Scott Sharp will become executive vice president, chief generation officer, overseeing Nuclear, Energy Supply, and Commercial Operations. Michael Lamb will serve as executive vice president, chief delivery officer, managing Electric and Gas Distribution/Transmission, Wildfire Risk Management, Operations Process & Performance, and the Major Projects Group.

Both executives bring extensive experience to their new positions - Sharp has over 30 years in power plant operations, while Lamb has served since 1985 in various leadership roles. They will report to CEO Bob Frenzel and serve on the Executive Committee. O'Connor will transition to an advisory role through August.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has announced a 4.1% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from 54.75 cents to 57 cents per share, equivalent to an annual rate of $2.28 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025.

This marks Xcel Energy's twenty-second consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the Board's confidence in the company's long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. Xcel Energy operates as a major U.S. electricity and natural gas provider across 8 Western and Midwestern states, serving 3.9 million electricity customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies.