Xcel Energy, Inc. XEL

Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.

Con 14 acciones de XEL (USD 1.006,19) habrías recibido USD 32,76 en dividendos en los últimos 12 meses.

• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

  Can Rising Customer Demand Enhance Xcel Energy's Growth Prospects?

  Xcel Energy is capitalizing on rising electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. The company expects 3% weather-adjusted electric sales growth in 2026, with a strong large-load pipeline exceeding 20 GW. XEL plans $70 billion in capital investments through 2030 and targets 6-8% long-term earnings growth, supported by expanding infrastructure and rate-base expansion.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

  Can Systematic Capital Investment Drive IDACORP's Long-Term Growth?

  IDACORP (IDA) is investing $7.1 billion through 2030 to expand generation capacity, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure. The company expects 2026 capital expenditures of $1.3-$1.5 billion and earnings of $6.30-$6.45 per share. Customer count grew 2.3% year-over-year with industrial revenues up 17%, driven by rising electricity demand. IDA's debt-to-capital ratio of 50.08% is lower than the industry average of 62.33%.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

  PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?

  PPL Corporation and Xcel Energy are compared as investment opportunities in the utility sector. Both companies are investing heavily in infrastructure and clean energy transition. PPL offers a higher dividend yield (3.6% vs 3.4%), lower debt-to-capital ratio (57.46% vs 62.12%), and slightly cheaper valuation (15.52X vs 15.75X P/E), making it the more compelling choice despite XEL's stronger ROE (10.65% vs 9.33%). Both stocks carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

  

• Investing.com 1 jul

  Xcel Energy Stock Offers Stability as Electricity Demand Builds

  Xcel Energy is positioned as a stable, income-generating utility stock with solid earnings growth driven by increasing electricity demand from data centers and renewable energy investments. The company plans a $60 billion capital investment through 2030 and targets 6-8% annual EPS growth with a 3% dividend yield. While analysts rate it a Buy with ~12% upside potential, the stock is well-priced with limited near-term appreciation, making it suitable for conservative, long-term investors.