Xcel Energy (XEL) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+9.89%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$72.19

Current price$79.33

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,098.90

YTD rank#269 of 500

SectorUtilities

Official websitemy.xcelenergy.com

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XEL vs its sector

Utilities sector average+6.37%

XEL YTD+9.89%

Difference+3.52 pts

Stocks in sector31

Outperforming its sector. XEL is 3.52 points ahead of the Utilities sector average, which covers 31 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Xcel Energy (XEL) is up +9.89% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #269 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $72.19 and trades at $79.33 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,098.90 today. That puts it 3.52 points ahead of the Utilities sector average of +6.37%.

Recent performance

Xcel Energy (XEL) has gained 11.11% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 13.45%, and gained 2.85% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 5.37%). It is trading 3.27% below its 52-week high of $82.01, set on 2026-02-24.

Latest XEL news

Xcel Energy Plans $2 Billion Convertible Notes Offering to Repay Short-Term DebtMT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Xcel Energy Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Notes due 2027Business Wire · 2026-11-02
Barclays Adjusts Price Target on Xcel Energy to $94 From $85MT Newswires · 2026-10-30
Xcel Energy rolls out $70B, 5-year capital plan focused on renewablesUtility Dive · 2026-10-30
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong EPS Growth and a $70 Billion ...GuruFocus.com · 2026-10-30

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XEL YTD return FAQ

What is Xcel Energy (XEL)'s YTD return in 2026?

Xcel Energy (XEL) is up +9.89% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Xcel Energy (XEL)'s price at the start of 2026?

Xcel Energy (XEL) closed at $72.19 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $79.33 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Xcel Energy (XEL) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Xcel Energy (XEL) ranks #269 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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