Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Stock Price Breaks Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) shares crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $78.12 and traded as high as $78.29. Xcel Energy shares last traded at $78.14, with a volume of 3,106,122 shares changing hands.

Xcel Energy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Xcel Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter ongoing earnings rose to $1.52 per share from $1.24 a year earlier and exceeded the $1.39 consensus estimate. GAAP earnings also reached $1.52 per share, supported primarily by increased recovery of electric costs. Xcel Energy Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Management reported that higher electric sales and favorable weather helped drive the quarterly earnings and year-over-year revenue growth, reinforcing the company’s near-term operating momentum. Xcel Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital maintained its Buy rating, suggesting the analyst continues to see upside in Xcel Energy’s regulated utility profile and growth outlook. RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Xcel Energy
• Neutral Sentiment: Xcel Energy provided earnings guidance for 2027. The supplied report does not include the guidance figures, so investors will need to assess whether the targets support current growth expectations. Xcel Energy Provides Earnings Guidance for 2027
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, quarterly revenue of $4.17 billion fell short of the $4.26 billion estimate, creating a modest top-line disappointment. Xcel Energy Q3 Revenue Flash
• Negative Sentiment: The company narrowed and lowered its 2026 ongoing EPS outlook, signaling that full-year earnings may face pressure even after the strong quarter. Xcel Energy Earnings and FY2026 Guidance

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have weighed in on XEL. Mizuho set a $92.00 price objective on Xcel Energy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Xcel Energy from $83.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on shares of Xcel Energy from $91.00 to $86.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. KeyCorp lowered their price target on shares of Xcel Energy from $90.00 to $87.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Scotiabank initiated coverage on shares of Xcel Energy in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $77.00 price target for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Xcel Energy presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $90.21.

Xcel Energy Stock Up 2.4%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $74.66 and a 200 day moving average of $78.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.49. The firm has a market cap of $49.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.65, a P/E/G ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.36.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $4.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.26 billion. Xcel Energy had a return on equity of 10.65% and a net margin of 15.28%. The company’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.24 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that Xcel Energy Inc. will post 4.13 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Xcel Energy

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Xcel Energy during the second quarter worth approximately $280,187,000. Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new stake in Xcel Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $94,211,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP bought a new stake in Xcel Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at $7,894,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its stake in Xcel Energy by 10,366.0% in the 2nd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 316,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,431,000 after purchasing an additional 313,676 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in Xcel Energy by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 29,933,748 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,403,680,000 after purchasing an additional 491,937 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.38% of the company’s stock.

Xcel Energy Company Profile

Xcel Energy Inc is a public utility holding company that provides electricity and natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its operations include the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, as well as the distribution and sale of natural gas.

The company serves customers across Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin through operating companies including Northern States Power, Public Service Company of Colorado, Southwestern Public Service Company, and NSP-Wisconsin.