XEL - NASDAQ
Xcel Energy Inc.
$77.77
+0.49%Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotXcel Energy Inc. Dividend History
XEL Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.5920
Annual Amount
$2.3250
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $0.5920 | $0.5920 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.5920 | $0.5920 | Quarterly | +3.86% |
Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 21, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | $0.5700 | $0.5700 | Quarterly | +4.01% |
Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 | $0.5480 | $0.5480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 | $0.5480 | $0.5480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 22, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 | $0.5480 | $0.5480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 | $0.5480 | $0.5480 | Quarterly | +5.38% |
Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 23, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 24, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 | Quarterly | +6.56% |
Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.4880 | $0.4880 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $0.4880 | $0.4880 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 18, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $0.4880 | $0.4880 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $0.4880 | $0.4880 | Quarterly | +6.55% |
Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 | $0.4580 | $0.4580 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | $0.4580 | $0.4580 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 19, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 20, 2021 | $0.4580 | $0.4580 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | $0.4580 | $0.4580 | Quarterly | +6.51% |
Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | Jan 20, 2021 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 19, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 20, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | +6.17% |
Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Jan 20, 2020 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 21, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Oct 20, 2019 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 15, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jul 20, 2019 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 20, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | Apr 20, 2019 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 | Quarterly | +6.58% |
Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 20, 2019 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 22, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Oct 20, 2018 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 16, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | +5.56% |
Dec 13, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 23, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Oct 20, 2017 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 18, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jul 20, 2017 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 23, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | Apr 20, 2017 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | +5.88% |
Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | Jan 20, 2017 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 18, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Apr 20, 2016 | $0.3400 | $0.3400 | Quarterly | +6.25% |
Dec 10, 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 20, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 21, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | Apr 20, 2015 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 26, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 20, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 21, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 | Jul 20, 2014 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2014 | Mar 20, 2014 | Apr 20, 2014 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | - |
Xcel Energy Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Dividend cut is concerning. Investigate whether due to one-time factors or fundamental business deterioration. Reassess dividend sustainability.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
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