Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) Stock Unloaded Rep. Julie Johnson

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Xcel Energy stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Xcel Energy Price Performance

NASDAQ XEL traded up $0.25 during trading on Friday, reaching $75.61. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 7,378,081 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,881,221. The stock has a market capitalization of $44.73 billion, a PE ratio of 23.05, a P/E/G ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 0.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.69. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $76.65 and a 200 day moving average of $75.51. Xcel Energy Inc. has a one year low of $65.21 and a one year high of $83.01.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.32 by ($0.08). The business had revenue of $3.92 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.89 billion. Xcel Energy had a net margin of 13.46% and a return on equity of 10.45%. The business’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.25 EPS. Analysts expect that Xcel Energy Inc. will post 3.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Xcel Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 20th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. Xcel Energy’s payout ratio is presently 69.51%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on XEL shares. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Xcel Energy from $80.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on shares of Xcel Energy from $84.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Xcel Energy from $90.00 to $87.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Barclays cut their price objective on Xcel Energy from $85.00 to $82.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Bank of America raised their price objective on Xcel Energy from $78.00 to $84.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, September 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Xcel Energy currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $87.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Xcel Energy

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of XEL. ORG Partners LLC lifted its position in Xcel Energy by 168.4% in the third quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 314 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares during the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new stake in Xcel Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Xcel Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Abound Wealth Management boosted its position in Xcel Energy by 394.5% during the 4th quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 288 shares during the period. Finally, First Command Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Xcel Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. 78.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Xcel Energy Company Profile

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a Minneapolis-based, publicly traded utility holding company that develops, owns and operates regulated electricity and natural gas delivery systems. The company’s core activities include generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the delivery of natural gas to customers, and related customer service operations. Xcel provides a mix of utility services to residential, commercial and industrial customers and participates in wholesale energy markets where appropriate.

Its generation portfolio combines nuclear, natural gas, coal and a growing share of renewable resources such as wind and solar.