XEL Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Xcel Energy Inc. · Utilities

Current Price
$80.42
Dividend Yield
2.81%
Annual Dividend
$2.30
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
65.80%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
C+
Yield
A
Growth
C
Safety
A
Consistency
C+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
65.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
131.90%
5Y Growth Rate
10.45%
1Y Growth Rate
72.15%
Consecutive Increases
1 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 165 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Mar 13, 2026$0.5925
Dec 29, 2025$0.5700
Sep 15, 2025$0.5700
Jun 13, 2025$0.5700
Mar 14, 2025$0.5700
Jan 6, 2025$0.5475
Sep 13, 2024$0.5475
Jun 14, 2024$0.5475
Mar 14, 2024$0.5475
Dec 27, 2023$0.5200
Sep 14, 2023$0.5200
Jun 14, 2023$0.5200
Mar 14, 2023$0.5200
Dec 28, 2022$0.4875
Sep 14, 2022$0.4875
Jun 14, 2022$0.4875
Mar 14, 2022$0.4875
Dec 21, 2021$0.4575
Sep 14, 2021$0.4575
Jun 14, 2021$0.4575

5-Year Yield Range

Where XEL's yield sits today
Avg 3.02%High 3.83%Low 2.43%Current 2.81%
2.43%3.83%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Xcel Energy Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pays a quarterly dividend of $2.30 per share annually, yielding 2.81%.

How much does XEL pay in dividends per year?

XEL pays $2.30 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is XEL's dividend safe?

XEL has a payout ratio of 65.8% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C.

What is XEL's dividend growth rate?

XEL has grown its dividend at 10.45% annually over the past 5 years.

Has XEL ever cut its dividend?

Yes, XEL's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2024.

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