XEL
NASDAQ · Utilities
Xcel Energy Inc
$77.70
-0.26 (-0.33%)
Dividend Overview
3.07%
Dividend Yield
+1.77% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.08
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.52
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio60.7%
Ex-DividendMar 6, 2026
Pay DateMar 23, 2026
Stock Price$77.70
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 $77.70/share
Monthly
$22.20
Quarterly
$66.59
Annually
$266.36
128 shares
Based on current price of $77.70 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 577 shares
$44,832.90
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
60.7% 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 | 2.70% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $91.16 |
| CEG | 0.57% | $1.55 | 21.0% | $303.32 |
| SO | 3.08% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $94.61 |
| DUK | 3.23% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $128.16 |
| AEP | 2.88% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $128.30 |
| SRE | 2.78% | $2.41 | 53.9% | $95.32 |
| D | 4.08% | $2.65 | 105.4% | $60.66 |
| EXC | 3.55% | $1.59 | 58.4% | $47.67 |
| XEL | 3.07% | $2.08 | 60.7% | $77.70 |
| ETR | 2.48% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $102.76 |