XEL
NASDAQ · Utilities
Xcel Energy Inc
$70.66
-1.40 (-1.94%)
Dividend Overview
2.88%
Dividend Yield
+1.58% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.14
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.54
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio63.5%
Ex-DividendMar 6, 2026
Pay DateMar 23, 2026
Stock Price$70.66
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in XEL at $70.66/share
Monthly
$25.15
Quarterly
$75.45
Annually
$301.78
141 shares
Based on current price of $70.66 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 561 shares
$39,640.26
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
63.5% payout ratio
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A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Utilities
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | 3.25% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $77.02 |
| SO | 4.02% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $83.47 |
| DUK | 4.52% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $114.17 |
| CEG | 0.91% | $1.56 | 21.0% | $263.88 |
| AEP | 4.48% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $118.40 |
| D | 5.69% | $2.63 | 76.0% | $61.17 |
| SRE | 3.23% | $2.52 | 89.4% | $79.00 |
| VST | 0.62% | $1.47 | 52.8% | $137.97 |
| ETR | 4.47% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $99.23 |
| XEL | 2.88% | $2.14 | 63.5% | $70.66 |