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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) Dividend Yield

Annual Dividend Yield

2.91%0.04%-1.36%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, XEL annual dividend yield is 2.91%, down -1.36% on
Historical Performance
XEL annual dividend yield is up +7.38% over the past 3 years, and up +11.07% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
XEL annual dividend yield is currently -89.02% below its historical high of 26.50% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
XEL annual dividend yield is +10.65% above its 3-year low of 2.63% reached on
Sector Comparison
XEL annual dividend yield is higher than 34.15% of companies in Utilities sector
Next Dividend
As of today, the next dividend for XEL has not been announced

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Performance

XEL Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual Dividend Yield2.91%-10.7%+7.4%+11.1%-31.2%
Price$74.26+11.8%+3.2%+12.9%+213.2%
Annual Dividend Per Share$2.16+4.0%+18.2%+33.5%+122.4%
Annual Payout Ratio60.69%-1.6%+3.6%+5.3%+0.3%
Annual Dividends Paid$1.18B+7.6%+25.7%+48.5%+183.2%
Annual Free Cash Flow-$2.72B-416.7%-32.5%-183.1%-2169.8%
Annual Revenue$13.47B-5.2%+0.8%+16.8%+39.8%
Annual EPS$3.44+7.2%+16.3%+30.3%+132.3%
PE Ratio22.65+17.1%-0.2%-4.0%+54.7%

Dividend Yield Highs

XEL Annual Dividend Yield Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y4.29%-32.2%
5Y4.29%-32.2%
All26.50%-89.0%

Dividend Yield Lows

XEL Annual Dividend Yield Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y2.63%+10.7%
5Y2.36%+23.3%
All1.11%+162.2%

Dividend Yield History

YearValueChange
2.91%-0.7%
2.93%-8.4%
3.20%-4.8%
3.36%+20.9%
2.78%+3.0%
2.70%+4.7%
YearValueChange
2.58%+1.2%
2.55%-17.5%
3.09%+3.3%
2.99%-10.5%
3.34%-

FAQ

  • What is the current annual dividend yield of XEL?

    As of today, XEL annual dividend yield is 2.91%

  • What is XEL annual dividend yield most recent change?

    XEL annual dividend yield was down -1.36% on January 9, 2026

  • What is 1-year change in XEL annual dividend yield?

    XEL annual dividend yield is down -10.74% year-over-year

  • How far is XEL annual dividend yield from its all-time high?

    XEL annual dividend yield is currently -89.02% below its historical high of 26.50% set on July 29, 2002

  • How does XEL annual dividend yield rank versus sector peers?

    XEL annual dividend yield is higher than 34.15% of companies in Utilities sector

  • What is XEL next ex-dividend date?

    As of today, the next dividend for XEL has not been scheduled

  • When is XEL next annual earnings release?

    As of today, the next annual earnings release for XEL has not been scheduled

Dividend Yield Formula

Dividend Yield =    × 100%

Data Sources & References

  1. XEL Official Website mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/
  2. Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290325000257/0000072903-25-000257-index.htm
  3. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290325000029/0000072903-25-000029-index.htm
  4. XEL Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/XEL
  5. XEL Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/xel