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Yield 12m 3.33%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.21
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -0.90%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.06%
Payout Ratio 51.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.9%
Total Return 12m: 32.31%
#19 in Group
Total Return 5y: 27.75%
#51 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ENGI 52,182m 18.3% 43.4%
CIG 5,725m 13.5% 31.6%
EOAN 45,329m 7.86% 14.8%
ELP 5,343m 7.43% 14.8%
BIP-UN 12,925m 7.64% 10.9%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
BIP-UN 12,925m 152% 50.0%
PCG 38,218m 135% 74.6%
CEG 68,324m 35.8% 100%
ENGI 52,182m 28.2% 80.9%
NEE 136,587m 8.03% 99.0%

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XEL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-20 Quarterly 0.57 4% 0.84%
2025-01-06 2025-01-06 2025-01-20 Quarterly 0.548 0.83%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-20 Quarterly 0.548 0.86%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-20 Quarterly 0.548 1.02%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-20 Quarterly 0.548 5.4% 1.08%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2024-01-20 Quarterly 0.52 0.84%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-20 Quarterly 0.52 0.9%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-20 Quarterly 0.52 0.83%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-20 Quarterly 0.52 6.6% 0.8%
2022-12-28 2022-12-29 2023-01-20 Quarterly 0.488 0.68%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-20 Quarterly 0.488 0.65%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.488 0.72%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-20 Quarterly 0.488 6.6% 0.69%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2022-01-20 Quarterly 0.458 0.68%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-20 Quarterly 0.458 0.68%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-20 Quarterly 0.458 0.66%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-20 Quarterly 0.458 6.5% 0.75%
2020-12-22 2020-12-23 2021-01-20 Quarterly 0.43 0.66%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.43 0.63%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-20 Quarterly 0.43 0.66%
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-20 Quarterly 0.43 6.2%
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2020-01-20 Quarterly 0.405
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-20 Quarterly 0.405
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-20 Quarterly 0.405
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-20 Quarterly 0.405 6.6%
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-20 Quarterly 0.38
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-20 Quarterly 0.38
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-20 Quarterly 0.38
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-20 Quarterly 0.38 5.6%
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-01-20 Quarterly 0.36
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-20 Quarterly 0.36
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-20 Quarterly 0.36
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-20 Quarterly 0.36 5.9%
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-20 Quarterly 0.34
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-20 Quarterly 0.34
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.34
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-20 Quarterly 0.34 6.3%
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-20 Quarterly 0.32
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-20 Quarterly 0.32
2015-06-16 2015-06-18 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.32

XEL Dividend FAQ

Does XEL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, XEL paid a dividend of 2.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of XEL?

As of April 2025, XEL`s dividend yield is 3.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.21 USD by the current share price of 69.58.

How often does XEL pay dividends?

XEL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), XEL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XEL?

The next ex-dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of XEL?

XEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.90% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of XEL?

XEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.06%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Xcel Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.21) divided by the purchase price five years ago (54.47):

What is the Payout Consistency of XEL?

XEL Payout Consistency is 97.9%.
Highly consistent: Xcel Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does XEL have a good Dividend Yield?

XEL`s 3.33% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL is 51.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of XEL?

XEL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.79%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

XEL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in XEL`s Outstanding Shares?

Xcel Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.26% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Xcel Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-06-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 125,084,000
1986 125,082,000 -0%
1987 125,082,000
1988 125,082,000
1989 125,510,200 +0.34%
1990 124,363,600 -0.91%
1991 123,768,100 -0.48%
1992 123,658,500 -0.09%
1993 133,404,300 +7.88%
1994 132,653,100 -0.56%
1995 136,383,000 +2.81%
1996 137,333,300 +0.7%
1997 147,837,800 +7.65%
1998 150,588,200 +1.86%
1999 155,906,000 +3.53%
2000 341,472,000 +119.02%
2001 354,172,000 +3.72%
2002 398,714,000 +12.58%
2003 421,921,000 +5.82%
2004 424,449,000 +0.6%
2005 427,461,000 +0.71%
2006 432,054,000 +1.07%
2007 434,853,000 +0.65%
2008 455,952,000 +4.85%
2009 459,697,000 +0.82%
2010 484,301,000 +5.35%
2011 486,991,000 +0.56%
2012 489,136,000 +0.44%
2013 498,802,000 +1.98%
2014 506,799,000 +1.6%
2015 508,738,000 +0.38%
2016 509,421,000 +0.13%
2017 509,000,000 -0.08%
2018 515,000,000 +1.18%
2019 526,000,000 +2.14%
2020 532,000,000 +1.14%
2021 542,000,000 +1.88%
2022 549,000,000 +1.29%
2023 554,000,000 +0.91%
2024 563,000,000 +1.62%
2025 577,000,000 +2.49%