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$76.30
-2.41-3.06%
At close: Aug 21, 5:00 PM EST
$76.47
0.170.22%
After Hours: 7:17 PM EST
Xcel Energy Inc
XELNASDAQ
Xcel Energy Market Sentiment
Market sentiment signals for Xcel Energy (XEL): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Key Signals
Analyst Consensus▲ Buy
Short Interest▲ 7.7% short float
Options Flow▼ 1.24 P/C ratio
Insider Activity— N/A
Analyst Consensus
Buy
22 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.24
More puts — Bearish
178 calls · 221 puts
Avg Consensus PT
$82
+7.3%
Highest Price Target
$102
+33.4%
JP Morgan
Lowest Price Target
$58
-24.2%
Wolfe Research
Short Interest
7.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
—
Short Interest — % of Float
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | David Arcaro— | +16.4% | $92 → $89 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Truist Securities | Richard Sunderland— | +15.1% | $94 → $88 | Maintained | Buy |
