Mizuho Rates Xcel Energy (XEL) buy, $91 Price Target

Mizuho affirmed its buy rating for Xcel Energy with a $91 target price, a 11.31% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 23, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT

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Mizuho rated Xcel Energy Inc. ($XEL) "buy" with a $91 price target on June 23, 2026.

Since the rating, $XEL is down 0.0% after 1 week, up 0.5% after 1 month and down 4.2% to date (from the $79.69 close on Jun 23, 2026).

XEL Xcel Energy Inc.

$76.31 +4.55% year to date

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Key Points

Mizuho reiterated its buy rating on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) with a target price of $91 on June 23, 2026.
Mizuho's $91 price target implies 11.31% upside from Xcel Energy Inc.'s ($XEL) current $81.75 share price.
Shares of XEL traded near $78.81 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $49.2 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.71.
Analyst consensus for Xcel Energy is a strong buy with a mean target price of $91.39 from 18 analysts.

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Mizuho has reaffirmed its buy rating for Xcel Energy Inc. (NasdaqGS: XEL), setting a target price of $91. This update was made on June 23, 2026, as part of analyst Anthony Crowdell's ongoing coverage of the company.

Analyst rating track record

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Xcel Energy Inc. Stock Up 13.1%

Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NasdaqGS: XEL) traded near $78.81 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $49.2 billion. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 22.71, with a forward P/E of 17.39. The stock's 52-week range is between $66.56 and $84.23, with a 50-day moving average of $79.58 and a 200-day moving average of $78.48. The company's beta is 0.408, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market.

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$XEL price target

Xcel Energy Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $91 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

In its recent financial performance, Xcel Energy reported revenue of $14.78 billion, reflecting a growth of 2.9%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is $3.47, with a net margin of 14.14% and a return on equity (ROE) of 9.59%. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

Dividend

Xcel Energy offers an annual dividend rate of $2.37 per share, yielding 3.06%. The dividend payout ratio is 66.35%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Xcel Energy Inc.

Several insiders at Xcel Energy, including Charles Pardee, Timothy Welsh, Netha Johnson, Patricia Kampling, Maria Demaree Hutchinson, and George Kehl, each acquired 2,254 shares on May 21, 2026. These transactions were not part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 23, 2026, Mizuho maintained its buy rating for Xcel Energy with a price target of $91. Other analysts have similarly positive outlooks. On May 18, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a buy rating with a $92 target. JP Morgan, on May 14, 2026, kept a buy rating and a $91 target. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $91.39 from 18 analyst opinions.

About Xcel Energy Inc.

Xcel Energy Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a major player in the utilities sector, specifically in regulated electric and natural gas services. The company, led by CEO Robert C. Frenzel, operates across several states, including Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas. It provides electricity generated from a diverse energy mix, including renewable sources like wind and solar, as well as traditional fossil fuels. Xcel also engages in the sale and distribution of natural gas and has investments in energy technology and infrastructure.

Bottom Line

Mizuho's reaffirmation of its buy rating on Xcel Energy underscores the positive sentiment among analysts for the utility company. Investors often track analyst ratings for insights into potential stock performance. It's important to remember that these ratings are based on past data and market conditions up to the date of the report.