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XEL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

XEL has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.21%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.26
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.90%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.77%
Payout Ratio 61.9%
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: 18.7% (S&P 500: 19.1%)
Total Return 5y: 22.5% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,564 M 11.5% 18.8%
ENGI 51,003 M 8.67% 18.3%
EBR 18,760 M 8.14% 11.5%
ENIC 4,994 M 6.40% 8.99%
POR 4,690 M 6.0% 9.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CIG 6,564 M 195% 23.5%
PCG 34,572 M 135% 74.6%
CEG 96,552 M 35.8% 100%
ENGI 51,003 M 28.2% 80.9%
NEE 147,507 M 8.03% 80.5%

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

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.67% Yield
POR
Portland General
 6.00% Yield
CIG
Companhia
 11.50% Yield
EXC
Exelon
 3.68% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 6.40% Yield
ALE
Allete
 4.56% Yield

XEL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 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% N/A
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% 0.63%
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 Inc. is a leading electric and natural gas utility company in the United States, operating through two main segments: Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility. The company generates electricity from a diverse mix of energy sources, including renewable and non-renewable fuels, and serves a wide range of customers across eight states.

What is the Dividend Yield of XEL?

As of September 2025, XEL`s dividend yield is 3.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.26 USD by the current share price of 73.35.

Does XEL pay a dividend?

As of September 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.

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 2025-09-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XEL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is 2025-09-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of XEL?

XEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.90% 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 3.77%. If you bought XEL's shares at 59.87 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of XEL?

XEL Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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 3.21% 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 61.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of XEL?

XEL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

XEL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in XEL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Xcel Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.55% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 99.2%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Xcel Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 576,000,000 +3.97%
2025 582,000,000 +1.04%

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: 2025-09-10 04:14