Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2026-02-05. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Xcel Energy will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96.
Xcel Energy bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Performance in Previous Earnings
The company’s EPS missed by $0.07 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.51% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here’s a look at Xcel Energy’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 1.31 | 0.63 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| EPS Actual | 1.24 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.81 |
| Price Change % | -1.00 | 0.00 | -2.00 | -1.00 |
Xcel Energy Share Price Analysis
Shares of Xcel Energy were trading at $75.95 as of February 03. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 14.26%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.
Analysts’ Take on Xcel Energy
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Xcel Energy.
With 4 analyst ratings, Xcel Energy has a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price target is $83.5, …