Xcel Energy Gains Approval for Minnesota Rate Increase
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Xcel Energy ( (XEL) ) has provided an announcement.
On June 18, 2026, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a verbal decision in Xcel Energy’s 2024 Minnesota electric rate case for Northern States Power Company, following a November 2024 filing and interim rates approved in December 2024. The ruling provides an estimated $211 million rate increase over two years, averaging 2.9% annually, and raises the allowed return on equity to 9.6% while maintaining a 52.5% equity ratio, with a final written order expected by July 31, 2026.
The decision also continues existing sales true-up mechanisms and authorizes new tracker mechanisms, supporting more predictable recovery of costs and revenues for the utility. Xcel Energy reiterated its 2026 ongoing earnings per share guidance, signaling that the approved rate structure should underpin its current financial outlook and provide stability for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (XEL) stock is a Buy
with a $90.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Xcel Energy stock,
see the XEL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on XEL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, XEL is a Neutral.
The score reflects stable regulated-utility profitability and supportive reaffirmed guidance/capex-led growth outlook, tempered most by weak/volatile latest operating cash flow and elevated leverage. Technicals add a modest drag given below-trend pricing and negative momentum, while valuation is middling with a supportive ~3% yield.
To see Spark’s full report on XEL stock,
click here.
More about Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy, through its subsidiary Northern States Power Company in Minnesota, operates as a regulated electric utility providing power to customers in the state. The company’s business model centers on earning an approved return on equity from its regulated rate base, with financial performance closely tied to decisions by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and other regulators.
Average Trading Volume: 5,345,968
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $48.32B
Learn more about XEL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
