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Edgestream Partners L.P. and Point72 Hong Kong Ltd. are among institutional investors that increased their stakes in Xcel Energy during the third quarter, with Benjamin Edwards Inc. significantly boosting its holdings by 48,200%. Analysts have raised price targets for Xcel Energy, with UBS Group setting a new target of $77.00, indicating a potential upside. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $0.81, missing estimates, and has a current consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."
Crews Bank & Trust, MCF Advisors LLC, and First Financial Corp IN made significant investments in Xcel Energy during the 4th quarter, with institutional investors holding 78.38% of the stock. Analysts have raised price targets for Xcel Energy, with Barclays setting a new target of $72.00, indicating a potential upside. The stock recently traded at $70.96, with a 1-year range of $51.97 to $73.38, and reported a quarterly EPS of $0.81, missing estimates.
UBS has raised its price target for Xcel Energy to $77 from $73 while maintaining a neutral rating. Xcel Energy focuses primarily on electricity production, transmission, and distribution, which accounts for 80.6% of its net sales, with natural gas activities making up 18.6%.
Xcel Energy Inc. reported a quarterly EPS of $0.81, missing estimates, and announced a dividend increase to $0.57 per share, yielding 3.29%. The company has a market cap of $39.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.15, and a current ratio of 0.93. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $72.30.
Barclays has raised its price target for Xcel Energy Inc. to $72 from $69. The company focuses primarily on electricity production, transmission, and distribution, which accounts for 80.6% of its net sales, while natural gas operations contribute 18.6%. Other activities make up the remaining 0.8%.
Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its stake in Xcel Energy by 7.0% in Q3, owning 189,954 shares valued at $12.4 million. Meanwhile, Harvest Fund Management raised its position by 64.4%, and new investments were made by Atomi Financial Group and GEN Financial Management. Analysts have mixed ratings on Xcel Energy, with a current average price target of $72.30, while the stock recently traded at $69.22.
Rothschild Investment LLC now holds 731 shares of Xcel Energy valued at $49,000 after acquiring 151 additional shares. Other institutional investors, including GenTrust LLC and Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV, also increased their stakes, with GenTrust owning 3,602 shares valued at $243,000 and Creative Financial holding 827 shares worth $56,000. Analysts have raised price targets for Xcel Energy, with Morgan Stanley increasing its target from $75 to $78, indicating an 11.08% potential upside.
UBS has raised its price target on Xcel Energy to $73 from $70 while maintaining a neutral rating. Xcel Energy Inc. focuses primarily on electricity production and distribution, which accounts for 80.6% of its net sales, with natural gas activities contributing 18.6%.
Goldman Sachs analysts have identified stocks that provide stability and visibility amid global market uncertainty, highlighting companies like PepsiCo, Waste Management, and Travelers for their low volatility and strong financial returns. They also point to high-growth stocks such as Live Nation and Spotify, while recommending income-focused investments like Bank of America and Schlumberger for their strong dividend potential. Conversely, stocks like Lazard and Marsh & McLennan may face earnings vulnerabilities.
Phase 1 of the Sherco solar power plant in Minnesota has begun operations, replacing coal capacity with 220 megawatts and aiming for 710 megawatts by 2026. Co-located iron-air energy storage, capable of lasting over 100 hours, will enhance grid reliability and support renewable energy integration. Form Energy plans to produce 500 megawatts of iron-air batteries annually at its West Virginia facility, further advancing the transition from coal to cleaner energy sources.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Companies
| Symbol | XEL |
| Name | Xcel Energy Inc. |
| Currency | USD |
| Sector | Utilities |
| IndustryGroup | Utilities |
| Industry | Electric Utilities |
| Market | NASDAQ Global Select |
| Country | United States |
| State | MN |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Zipcode | 55401 |
| Website | http://www.xcelenergy.com |
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