The latest price target for Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) was reported by Barclays on July 9, 2026. The analyst firm set a price target for $90.00 expecting XEL to rise to within 12 months (a possible 12.26% upside). 33 analyst firms have reported ratings in the last year.

The latest analyst rating for Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) was provided by Barclays, and Xcel Energy maintained their overweight rating.

The last upgrade for Xcel Energy Inc happened on February 13, 2026 when UBS raised their price target to $89. UBS previously had a neutral for Xcel Energy Inc.

The last downgrade for Xcel Energy Inc happened on August 22, 2023 when B of A Securities changed their price target from $72 to $60 for Xcel Energy Inc.

Analysts arrive at stock ratings after doing extensive research, which includes going through public financial statements, talking to executives and customers of Xcel Energy, and listening in to earnings conference calls. Most analysts do this every three months, so you should get 4 ratings per company per firm each year. The last rating for Xcel Energy was filed on July 9, 2026 so you should expect the next rating to be made available sometime around July 9, 2027.

While ratings are subjective and will change, the latest Xcel Energy (XEL) rating was a maintained with a price target of $87.00 to $90.00. The current price Xcel Energy (XEL) is trading at is $80.17, which is out of the analyst’s predicted range.