NASDAQ:XEL · NASDAQ Global Select
-$0.26 today
Vol 3.97M · Avg 5.25M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Xcel Energy Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare XEL returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
8.5%
avg 9.9%
ROIC
3.8%
avg 3.9%
ROA
2.5%
avg 2.7%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 8.5% versus its period average of 9.9%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert C. Frenzel | President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman | $4.55M | — | 55 | $512,597.26 | 0.08% |
Brian J. Van Abel | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.92M | — | 44 | $19,760.89 | <0.01% |
Amanda J. Rome | Executive Vice President, Group President of Utilities & Chief Customer Officer | $1.77M | — | 45 | $55,819.10 | <0.01% |
Patricia Correa | Senior VP of Human Resources & Employee Services and Chief Human Resources Officer | $1.42M | — | 52 | $25,158.42 | <0.01% |
Ryan Long | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer & General Counsel | $1.23M | — | 41 | $19,760.89 | <0.01% |
Michael Lamb | Executive VP & Chief Delivery Officer | $1.11M | — | 61 | $16,654.12 | <0.01% |
Rob Cain | Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Rob Clark | Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer & Chief of Staff | — | — | — | $18,974.95 | <0.01% |
Roopesh Aggarwal | Vice President of Finance & Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Melissa L. Ostrom | Senior Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | — | $12,330.14 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
2
$1.40M
Net Sentiment
$1.40M
Net selling
Most Active
Long Ryan J.
1 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Long Ryan J. Direct | Sell | 800 | $82.91 | $66,328.00 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Rome Amanda J Direct | Sell | 16.0K | $83.61 | $1,335,168.09 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 2 sells worth $1.40M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $1.40M. Long Ryan J. was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +1.6% | +7.7% (15yr)6 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +2.9% | +4.5% (15yr)6 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +2.8% | +8.8% (15yr)6 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +3.2% | +7.2% (15yr)6 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +3.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +8.8% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages XEL?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Robert C. Frenzel, President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman.
Are XEL insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $15.92M.
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