XEL — Xcel Energy Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | XEL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% | 3.09% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 10.45% | 5.50% |
| Payout Ratio | 65.8% | 62.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 30 |
| 1Y Total Return | +17.4% | 17.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
72.15%
3-Year Growth
13.19%
5-Year Growth
10.45%
10-Year Growth
8.25%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 20, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.5925 | +3.95% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5700 | +4.11% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.5475 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.5475 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5475 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.5475 | +5.29% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.5200 | +6.67% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.4875 | +6.56% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.4575 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.4575 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.4575 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
65.8%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
131.9%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.89 | $3.01B |
| Q1 2025 | $0.84 | $1.92B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.76 | -$1.35B |
| Q3 2025 | $0.90 | -$1.29B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.