Xcel Energy Inc.XELNASDAQ
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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts lean bullish — 88% recommend buying.

Consensus Rating
Buy
16 analysts·Moderate coverage
88%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
1488%
Hold
213%
Sell
00%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 20, 2026Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target raised to $91 from $84 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$91.00
+12.0%from $81.25
Feb 13, 2026UBS
Xcel Energy upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
Target:$89.00
+12.7%from $78.98
Feb 6, 2026BMO Capital
Xcel Energy price target raised to $90 from $87 at BMO Capital
Target:$90.00
+19.1%from $75.57
Jan 30, 2026BTIG
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $94 from $96 at BTIG
Target:$94.00
+23.7%from $75.97
Jan 23, 2026RBC Capital
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $95 from $97 at RBC Capital
Target:$95.00
+27.6%from $74.44
Jan 15, 2026Barclays
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $82 from $85 at Barclays
Target:$82.00
+7.6%from $76.20
Jan 9, 2026Mizuho Securities
Xcel Energy price target raised to $86 from $81 at Mizuho
Target:$86.00
+16.6%from $73.72
Dec 17, 2025UBS
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $81 from $86 at UBS
Target:$81.00
+9.9%from $73.73
Dec 12, 2025KeyBanc
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $84 from $85 at KeyBanc
Target:$84.00
+12.3%from $74.77
Nov 20, 2025Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target lowered to $84 from $86 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$84.00
+5.4%from $79.66
Nov 5, 2025UBS
Xcel Energy price target raised to $85 from $83 at Barclays
Target:$85.00
+4.2%from $81.59
Oct 31, 2025UBS
Xcel Energy price target raised to $86 from $84 at UBS
Target:$86.00
+5.9%from $81.18
Oct 27, 2025Mizuho Securities
Xcel Energy price target raised to $87 from $83 at Mizuho
Target:$87.00
+7.5%from $80.96
Oct 22, 2025Morgan Stanley
Xcel Energy price target raised to $86 from $80 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$86.00
+6.3%from $80.89
Oct 21, 2025BTIG
Xcel Energy initiated with a Buy at BTIG
Target:$96.00
+19.0%from $80.64
Oct 16, 2025Jefferies
Xcel Energy price target raised to $92 from $84 at Jefferies
Target:$92.00
+12.7%from $81.60
Oct 15, 2025BMO Capital
Xcel Energy price target raised to $87 from $84 at BMO Capital
Target:$87.00
+7.4%from $80.98
Oct 15, 2025KeyBanc
Xcel Energy price target raised to $85 from $79 at KeyBanc
Target:$85.00
+5.1%from $80.85
Oct 10, 2025UBS
Xcel Energy price target raised to $84 from $82 at UBS
Target:$84.00
+3.4%from $81.26
Oct 6, 2025Evercore ISI
Xcel Energy initiated with an Outperform at Evercore ISI
Target:$92.00
+13.6%from $81.00
Sep 29, 2025Barclays
Xcel Energy price target raised to $81 from $72 at Barclays
Target:$81.00
+2.2%from $79.28
Sep 25, 2025UBS
Xcel Energy price target raised to $82 from $79 at UBS
Target:$82.00
+6.1%from $77.25
Sep 25, 2025BMO Capital
Xcel Energy price target raised to $84 from $80 at BMO Capital
Target:$84.00
+8.7%from $77.25
Sep 25, 2025Mizuho Securities
Xcel Energy price target raised to $83 from $80 at Mizuho
Target:$83.00
+7.4%from $77.25
Sep 24, 2025Mizuho Securities
Xcel Energy price target raised to $80 from $78 at Mizuho
Target:$80.00
+9.5%from $73.04