XEL is Xcel Energy Inc. (Utilities). Trading at $76.34. Current dividend yield: 3.10%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.37 |
| Current yield | 3.10% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 11 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.5925 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 10.45% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 13.19% |
| Payout ratio | 64% |
| Market cap | $47.68B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.5925 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.5925 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.5925 |
| 2025-12-29 | $0.5700 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.5700 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.5700 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5700 |
| 2025-01-06 | $0.5475 |
About XEL
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
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Frequently asked
What is XEL's dividend yield?
XEL (Xcel Energy Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%, which works out to about $2.37 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is XEL's next ex-dividend date?
XEL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 11 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did XEL last pay a dividend?
XEL's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 20, 2026.
How often does XEL pay dividends?
XEL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is XEL growing its dividend?
XEL has been growing its dividend at a 13.19% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.