XEL Dividend History - Xcel Energy

Track the latest XEL dividend history: 3.39% Dividend Yield, -0.90% Annual Growth - Explore XEL's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 3.39%
Cash Amount 12m 2.19
Dividend Growth 5y avg -0.90%
Dividend Rating 51.13%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.63%
Payout Ratio 63.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 75.7%
Total Return 12m: 21.43%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 15.76%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
XEL 39,399m 3.39% 3.63%
CIG 6,418m 13.0% 31.2%
CMSA 6,539m 7.52% 8.62%
AEP 54,258m 2.73% 3.23%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
XEL 39,399m -0.90% 51.1%
CIG 6,418m 19.8% 79.1%
DTW 4,061m 0.06% 57.5%
AEP 54,258m 4.68% 61.2%

XEL Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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% 0.68%
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
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-04-20 Quarterly 0.32

XEL Dividend History - FAQ

Does XEL pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, XEL paid a dividend of 2.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-06.

What is the Dividend Yield of XEL?

As of February 2025, XEL`s dividend yield is 3.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.19 USD by the current share price of 69.94.

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 Rate 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 3.63%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Xcel Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.19) divided by the purchase price five years ago (60.42):

What is the Payout Consistency of XEL?

XEL Payout Consistency is 75.7%.
Moderately consistent: Xcel Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does XEL have a good Dividend Yield?

XEL`s 3.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL is 63.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of XEL?

XEL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.13%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: XEL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of XEL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Xcel Energy are growing at a rate of 1.21% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 125084000
1986 125082000 -0%
1987 125082000
1988 125082000
1989 125510200 +0.34%
1990 124363600 -0.91%
1991 123768100 -0.48%
1992 123658500 -0.09%
1993 133809500 +8.21%
1994 132653100 -0.86%
1995 136383000 +2.81%
1996 137333300 +0.7%
1997 147837800 +7.65%
1998 150588200 +1.86%
1999 155906000 +3.53%
2000 341472000 +119.02%
2001 354172000 +3.72%
2002 398714000 +12.58%
2003 421921000 +5.82%
2004 424449000 +0.6%
2005 427461000 +0.71%
2006 432054000 +1.07%
2007 434853000 +0.65%
2008 455952000 +4.85%
2009 459697000 +0.82%
2010 484301000 +5.35%
2011 486991000 +0.56%
2012 489136000 +0.44%
2013 498802000 +1.98%
2014 506799000 +1.6%
2015 508738000 +0.38%
2016 509421000 +0.13%
2017 509000000 -0.08%
2018 515000000 +1.18%
2019 526000000 +2.14%
2020 532000000 +1.14%
2021 542000000 +1.88%
2022 549000000 +1.29%
2023 554000000 +0.91%
2024 565000000 +1.99%