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Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)
NASDAQ:XEL
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XEL Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
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XEL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$62.00
▲(16.48% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$66.00 | Average Price Target$62.00 | Lowest Price Target$57.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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Barclays
Reiterated
07/09/24
Mizuho Securities
Assigned
07/02/24
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
06/24/24
RBC Capital
Reiterated
04/29/24
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
04/29/24
BMO Capital
Reiterated
04/26/24
Wells Fargo
Assigned
04/26/24
Evercore ISI
Reiterated
04/26/24
KeyBanc
Reiterated
04/19/24
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
03/13/24
Citi
$71
Buy
33.38%
Upside
Upgraded
03/11/24
Citi upgrades Xcel Energy (XEL) to Buy, Stock Looks CompellingCiti analyst Ryan Levine upgraded Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $71.00.
Wolfe Research
$58
Buy
8.96%
Upside
Upgraded
03/10/24
Buy Rating on Xcel Energy: Overblown Fire Impact and Attractive Valuation
Jefferies
$69
Buy
29.63%
Upside
Reiterated
01/10/24
Buy Rating Affirmed for Xcel Energy Amidst Capex-Driven Growth and Positive EPS Outlook
Goldman Sachs
$74
Buy
39.02%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/23
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), Xylem (NYSE: XYL) and Edison International (NYSE: EIX)
Unknown Analyst
Not Ranked
UBS
$60→$55
Hold
3.33%
Upside
Reiterated
03/08/24
Xcel Energy (XEL) PT Lowered to $55 at UBSUBS analyst Daniel Ford lowered the price target on Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) to $55.00 (from $60.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.
Best Analysts Covering Xcel Energy
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1 Month
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Success Rate
7/9 ratings generated profit
Average Return
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
5/8 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.88%
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1 Year
Success Rate
9/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-0.62%
reiterated a buy rating 9 months ago
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2 Years
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Success Rate
6/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
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The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
XEL Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Mar 24
Apr 24
May 24
Jun 24
Jul 24
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
8
14
11
9
4
Hold
8
12
8
6
2
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
16
26
19
15
6
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
XEL Financial Forecast
XEL Stock Forecast FAQ
What is XEL’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Xcel Energy Inc’s 12-month average price target is $62.00.
What is XEL’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Xcel Energy Inc has 16.48% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is XEL a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Xcel Energy Inc has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 5 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Xcel Energy Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Xcel Energy Inc is $62.00. This is based on 9 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $66.00 ,the lowest forecast is $57.00. The average price target represents 16.48% Increase from the current price of $53.23.
The highest analyst price target is $66.00 ,the lowest forecast is $57.00. The average price target represents 16.48% Increase from the current price of $53.23.
What do analysts say about Xcel Energy Inc?
Xcel Energy Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 9 Wall Streets Analysts.
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