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XEL Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

XEL has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 2.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.02%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.26
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.12%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.06%
Payout Ratio 68.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 12.9% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 34.4% (S&P 500: 102.7%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,909 M 11.0% 13.9%
EBR 24,817 M 8.42% 16.4%
ENGI 62,262 M 6.90% 17.5%
ENIC 5,353 M 5.68% 8.74%
POR 5,424 M 5.42% 7.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 33,474 M 450% 74.6%
CEG 115,159 M 58.2% 100%
ENGI 62,262 M 39.2% 80.9%
CIG 6,909 M 47.7% 37.7%
NRG 31,529 M 7.99% 87.6%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare XEL Dividends with its Peer-Group

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 6.90% Yield
CIG
Companhia Energetica de
 10.95% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.42% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 5.68% Yield
AEP
American Electric Power
 3.27% Yield
LNT
Alliant Energy
 3.13% Yield

XEL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-20 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.78%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-20 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.83%
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% 0.83%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-20 Quarterly 0.548 0% 0.86%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-20 Quarterly 0.548 0% 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% 0.84%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-20 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.9%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-20 Quarterly 0.52 0% 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% 0.68%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-20 Quarterly 0.488 0% 0.65%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.488 0% 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% 0.68%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-20 Quarterly 0.458 0% 0.68%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-20 Quarterly 0.458 0% 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% 0.66%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-20 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-20 Quarterly 0.43 6.2% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2020-01-20 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-20 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-20 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-20 Quarterly 0.405 6.6% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-20 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-20 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-20 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-20 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-01-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-20 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-20 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% N/A
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-20 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-20 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-06-16 2015-06-18 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-04-20 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-09-16 2014-09-18 2014-10-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-06-17 2014-06-19 2014-07-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-03-18 2014-03-20 2014-04-20 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-09-17 2013-09-19 2013-10-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-06-18 2013-06-20 2013-07-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

XEL Dividend FAQ

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) is a regulated utility that generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity and natural gas across eight U.S. states. Its operations are split between a Regulated Electric Utility segment-fuelled by a mix of wind, nuclear, hydro, biomass, solar, coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels-and a Regulated Natural Gas Utility segment that handles retail sales, transportation, and pipeline development.

What is the Dividend Yield of XEL?

As of December 2025, XEL`s dividend yield is 3.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.26 USD by the current share price of 74.68.

Does XEL pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, XEL paid a dividend of 2.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 and the payout was 0.57 USD.

How often does XEL pay dividends?

XEL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XEL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-15.

XEL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XEL for the next 4 payments are between 0.533 (-6.5%) and 0.558 (-2.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will XEL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.57 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XEL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of XEL?

XEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.12% per year.
Negative growth: XEL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of XEL?

XEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.06%. If you bought XEL's shares at 55.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.06% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XEL?

XEL Payout Consistency is 95.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Xcel Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does XEL have a good Dividend Yield?

XEL`s 3.02% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL is 68.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of XEL?

XEL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:41