StreetInsider.com News Articles

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Raised to $87 at BMO Capital

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:06:33 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker raised the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $87.00 (from $86.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

HSBC Starts Xcel Energy (XEL) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:25:03 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:25 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) with a Buy rating and a price target of $89.00.

The analyst comments: “Xcel is an AIDC play as part of our high growth theme and we rate the stock Buy on 2026-30e RAB CAGR of 14% (2030-35e RAB CAGR of 13%) and 2026-30e EPS CAGR of 9% (2030-35e EPSCAGR of 10%) in line with the peer average. We forecast dividend growth of 6% to 2030e behind EPS growth on a falling payout ratio in the range of 53-58%. We forecast adjusted TSR

HSBC Starts Xcel Energy (XEL) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:25:03 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:25 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) with a Buy rating and a price target of $89.00.

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Raised to $85 at Morgan Stanley

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23:43 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro raised the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $85.00 (from $83.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $86 at BMO Capital

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:17:55 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $86.00 (from $91.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

The analyst commented: "Our 3Q26 EPS walk implies $1.40 relative to FactSet/Bloomberg median estimates of $1.38/$1.37. We expect the company's refreshed 5-year capital plan to top $73bn, supporting >12% rate base growth (2027 denominator) and EPS growth of ~10% through 2031, which is supported by the company's proactive financing actions coupled with some improvement in its earned ROEs given rate relief. Reiterate Outperform. We continue to see XEL shares as one of the most compelling risk/ reward

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $86 at BMO Capital

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:17:55 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $86.00 (from $91.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $99 at Jefferies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:49:01 -0400

Jefferies analyst Paul Zimbardo lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $99.00 (from $101.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst comments "Do not expect a formal CAGR raise, but expect sufficient guidance to solve for higher growth with a robust upside CapEx pipeline. Shares have de-rated vs at the beginning of the year, but see a catalyst rich 2027 with CO fire legislation the core focus, along with codifying its DC angle. Regulatory risk has also risen in MN and CO, a risk worth monitoring. We establish 3Q26 EPS of $1.39/sh and FY27e of $4.57/sh (10% YoY),

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $99 at Jefferies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:49:01 -0400

Jefferies analyst Paul Zimbardo lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $99.00 (from $101.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $85 at Barclays

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:41:00 -0400

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $85.00 (from $90.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Goldman Sachs updates utility estimates ahead of Q3 earnings