Xcel Energy, Inc. is an electric and natural gas delivery company. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently employs 11,534 full-time employees. The firm provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to approximately 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers through four utility subsidiaries, NSP-Minnesota, NSP-Wisconsin, PSCo and SPS. The firm operates through two segments. Its regulated electric utility segment generates, purchases, transmits, distributes and sells electricity in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition, this segment includes sales for resale and provides wholesale transmission service to various entities in the United States. The regulated electric utility segment also includes wholesale commodity and trading operations. Its regulated natural gas utility segment purchases, transports, stores, distributes and sells natural gas primarily in portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Xcel Energy Inc has an annual dividend of 2.1403 per share, with a yield of 2.5349%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 13, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
2.5349%
$2.1403
Mar 13, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
63.53%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Mar 13, 2026
$0.5925
Mar 13, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
Dec 29, 2025
$0.57
Dec 29, 2025
Jan 20, 2026
Sep 15, 2025
$0.57
Sep 15, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
$0.57
Jun 13, 2025
Jul 20, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
$0.57
Mar 14, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
$0.5475
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
Dividend Charts
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XEL Dividend Growth (YoY)
Follow-Up Questions
What is Xcel Energy Inc's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Xcel Energy Inc is $0.5925. The annual dividend for Xcel Energy Inc is $2.1403
What is Xcel Energy Inc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Xcel Energy Inc is 63.53%
What is the ex-dividend date for XEL?
The ex-dividend date for Xcel Energy Inc is Mar 13, 2026.
How often does Xcel Energy Inc pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Xcel Energy Inc paid dividend was on Apr 20, 2026