Nvwm LLC Sells 12,636 Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL

Nvwm LLC cut its stake in Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) by 51.1% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 12,091 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,636 shares during the quarter. Nvwm LLC’s holdings in Xcel Energy were worth $852,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of XEL. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Xcel Energy by 365.3% during the 1st quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 349 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 274 shares during the period. GK Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Xcel Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Xcel Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. First Bancorp Inc ME purchased a new position in shares of Xcel Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Xcel Energy during the first quarter worth about $39,000. 78.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Xcel Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Xcel Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp raised its EPS estimates to $4.19 for FY2026, $4.56 for FY2027, $4.97 for FY2028, $5.43 for FY2029 and $5.93 for FY2030, while retaining an Overweight rating. The higher forecasts suggest improving expectations for Xcel’s long-term earnings trajectory. KeyBanc Adjusts Xcel Energy Price Target to $87 From $90
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp’s $87 target remains above Xcel Energy’s recent trading level, indicating potential upside despite the reduction from $90. The company’s current-year consensus EPS estimate is approximately $4.12. Xcel Energy Analyst Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: An earnings preview is drawing attention to Xcel Energy ahead of its quarterly results. The report could increase near-term volatility as investors assess whether the utility can meet or exceed earnings expectations. Xcel Energy Earnings Preview: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Xcel Energy was included in a Zacks screen of utility stocks with potential to beat quarterly earnings estimates, offering a modestly favorable signal but not a company-specific earnings confirmation. Utilities Stocks That Could Beat Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays lowered its Xcel Energy price target to $85 from $90. Although the revised target remains above the recent share price, the cut suggests more limited near-term upside than previously expected. Barclays Adjusts Price Target on Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy Stock Performance

Shares of Xcel Energy stock opened at $75.36 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $47.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.65, a P/E/G ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.36. Xcel Energy Inc. has a 52 week low of $68.72 and a 52 week high of $84.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.49. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $74.87 and its two-hundred day moving average is $78.00.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.14. Xcel Energy had a net margin of 15.28% and a return on equity of 10.65%. The business had revenue of $3.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.59 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Xcel Energy Inc. will post 4.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Xcel Energy Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.5925 dividend. This represents a $2.37 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Xcel Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 64.93%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on XEL. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $99.00 target price on shares of Xcel Energy in a research note on Friday, July 31st. KeyCorp reduced their target price on shares of Xcel Energy from $90.00 to $87.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Xcel Energy in a research note on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Xcel Energy from $95.00 to $92.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Mizuho set a $92.00 price target on shares of Xcel Energy in a report on Friday, July 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $91.41.

Xcel Energy Company Profile

Xcel Energy Inc is a Minneapolis-based energy company that provides electricity and natural gas through regulated utility operations. Its businesses generate, transmit, distribute and sell electricity, as well as distribute natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Through its operating companies, Xcel Energy serves customers in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. The company’s operations include a diverse generation portfolio featuring wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, natural gas and other energy resources.