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Nation's Leading Electric Utilities Urge Swift Policy Action to Accelerate Transmission, Lower Costs and Meet Growing Demand
07.04.2026 16:11
The Grid Acceleration Coalition, representing the nation's leading electric utilities, today filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging immediate action to address outdated federal rules that are delaying critical transmission projects by up to 20 months – driving up costs for customers and threatening the nation's ability to meet surging electricity demand. In a complaint filed with FERC, the coalition – representing ITC Holdings Corp., ATC, Ameren, Cleco, Ent
Xcel Energy Wins Approval For Minnesota Battery Fleet And Investor Questions
07.04.2026 15:12
Xcel Energy’s utility owned, battery based virtual power plant program has been approved in Minnesota. The plan allows up to 200 MW of utility controlled battery storage to be deployed across Xcel’s grid. Regulators attached conditions around ongoing program evaluation, support for local jobs, and attention to underserved communities. Xcel Energy (NasdaqGS:XEL) now has a regulatory green light to own and operate a sizeable fleet of grid scale batteries in Minnesota, giving the utility more...
Entergy (ETR) Surges 6.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
30.03.2026 11:10
Entergy (ETR) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Can AES Capitalize on Surging Data Center Energy Demand?
26.03.2026 12:13
AES taps booming data center power demand with 8.2 GW in signed PPAs, securing long-term revenues and deepening ties with tech giants like Google.
2 Defensive Stocks That Wall Street Loves for the Oil Shock Playbook
20.03.2026 16:52
These two utility stocks combine defensiveness with strong growth outlooks.
Ethics Streak Puts Xcel Energy’s Valuation And Risk Profile In Focus
20.03.2026 12:03
Xcel Energy has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the seventh consecutive year. The 2026 honor from Ethisphere underscores ongoing focus on ethics, compliance, and corporate governance across the business. Xcel Energy, traded as NasdaqGS:XEL, sits in the regulated utility space where trust, reliability, and regulatory relationships are central. The company’s latest ethics recognition arrives with shares at $79.53 and a return of 18.7% over the past year and...
Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus
17.03.2026 16:46
Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics.
Here is Why Xcel Energy (XEL) is One of the Best Regulated Electric Stocks
17.03.2026 05:59
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) is one of the 10 best regulated electric stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 26, Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) announced that its board has approved an increase in quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock to 59.25c per share from 57c previously, bringing the annual payout to $2.37 […]
Is Xcel Energy Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?
12.03.2026 13:24
As Xcel Energy has outpaced the broader Nasdaq Composite on a YTD basis, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.
How The Xcel Energy (XEL) Story Is Shifting With Data Centers And Mixed Analyst Targets
10.03.2026 13:11
Xcel Energy’s fair value estimate has shifted slightly, moving from $88.65 to $88.94 per share, while some bullish analysts are now using price targets such as $91 in their updated work on regulated and diversified utilities. Those changes sit alongside more cautious revisions from bearish voices, who have trimmed targets in recent months as they weigh sector sentiment, affordability questions, and regulatory risk. In the sections that follow, you will see how this mix of target moves and...
Is It Too Late To Consider Xcel Energy (XEL) After 22% One-Year Share Price Gain?
10.03.2026 12:10
If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy is still fairly priced after its recent run, this breakdown will help you understand what you might actually be paying for today. The stock recently closed at US$82.10, with returns of 8.2% over the last 30 days and 22.2% over the past year, which may change how investors think about both its growth potential and its risk profile. Recent news around Xcel Energy has focused on its role as a regulated utility and ongoing attention on the sector,...
Assessing Xcel Energy (XEL) Valuation As Recent Share Moves Contrast With Mixed Fair Value Signals
10.03.2026 07:12
Why Xcel Energy (XEL) Is On Investors’ Radar Today Xcel Energy (XEL) is drawing fresh attention after recent share moves, with the stock showing a 0.5% decline over the past day and a 2% decline over the past week. See our latest analysis for Xcel Energy. While the 1-day and 7-day share price returns are slightly negative, Xcel Energy’s 30-day and 90-day share price returns of 8.2% and 8.4% indicate that momentum has picked up recently, contributing to a 1-year total shareholder return of...
Xcel Energy (XEL) and Avangrid Extend Power Purchase Agreement for 150MW Wind Project
10.03.2026 00:14
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 25, Xcel Energy reached an agreement with Avangrid to extend its existing Power Purchase Agreement for the MinnDakota wind energy project. This extension ensures that Xcel will continue to be the sole offtaker of the electricity […]
1 Dividend Stock to Buy Now If You Are Still Betting on Data Center Demand
27.02.2026 14:30
As investors continue to bet on the growth of data centers and surging electricity demand, dividend stock Xcel Energy could be the right investment now.
Xcel Energy: A Wide Moat And Growing Dividends
27.02.2026 08:00
Xcel Energy is a regulated utility with a wide moat, benefiting from essential service status and government-sanctioned monopoly. See why XEL stock is a buy.
Morgan Stanley Retains an Equal Rating on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)
26.02.2026 03:30
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) is among the 15 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Invest In Now. Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) is among the Best Utility Stocks. On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL)’s price target from $84 to $91 while keeping an Equal Weight rating. The firm raised its price projections […]
Alphabet Energy Deals Shape Long Term AI Data Center Outlook
26.02.2026 00:23
Alphabet, parent of Google (NasdaqGS:GOOGL), has entered into major energy deals with Xcel Energy in Minnesota and AES Corporation in Texas to supply new data centers with large-scale clean power. The partnerships include plans for what is described as the world's largest iron air battery system and multi decade energy infrastructure commitments tied to Google's facilities. These projects are designed to support rising power needs from AI and cloud computing while responding to regulatory...
Xcel Energy Inc. Board Increases 2026 Common Dividend, Declares Dividend on Common Stock
25.02.2026 19:29
MINNEAPOLIS, February 25, 2026--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) today raised the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock from 57 cents per share to 59.25 cents per share, which is equivalent to an annual rate of $2.37 per share. The dividends are payable April 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026.
Avangrid and Xcel Energy Extend Offtake Agreement for 150 MW Power Project in the Midwest
25.02.2026 15:55
ORANGE, Conn., February 25, 2026--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it extended its offtake agreement with Xcel Energy for electricity produced at Avangrid’s MinnDakota energy project. This extension of an existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the two companies will ensure MinnDakota continues to generate reliable energy for the region and support the local economy.
Xcel and Google partner to add 1.9GW of clean energy to Minnesota grid
25.02.2026 09:58
The partnership includes wind, solar and battery storage to supply a new Google data centre.