XEL
Xcel Energy
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NASDAQ: XEL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Oct 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.52%
Payout ratio: 74.6%
Xcel Energy's last dividend of $0.391 per share was on Oct 14, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $2.74 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.47%. The latest XEL payout of $0.391 marks a dividend change of -34%.
XEL dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Xcel Energy Dividend yield
Xcel Energy's dividend yield of 3.47% is higher than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with the Utilities sector average of 3.34%, Xcel Energy's dividend yield is only 3.9% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.2% of the last 5 years.
XEL Dividend history
Xcel Energy has a history of paying dividends since 1991. Our records of XEL show that the company has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 21% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 2.2% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 24%.
Xcel Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | $0.391 | 3.63% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.593 | 3.24% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.593 | 2.93% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.593 | 2.81% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.57 | 3.82% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.57 | 3.09% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.57 | 3.31% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.57 | 3.17% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.548 | 3.36% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.548 | 3.39% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.548 | 3.97% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.548 | 4.06% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.38% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.49% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.22% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.03% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.488 | 2.76% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.488 | 2.55% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.488 | 2.87% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.488 | 2.68% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.458 | 2.76% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.458 | 2.73% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.458 | 2.57% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.458 | 2.82% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.43 | 2.65% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.43 | 2.44% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.43 | 2.62% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.43 | 2.68% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | $0.405 | 2.58% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.405 | 2.53% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.405 | 2.64% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.405 | 2.75% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.38 | 3.06% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.38 | 3.1% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.38 | 3.45% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.38 | 3.35% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.36 | 3.01% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.36 | 2.89% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.36 | 2.97% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.36 | 3.19% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.34 | 3.34% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.34 | 3.3% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.34 | 3.08% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.34 | 3.22% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.62% |
| Sep 15, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.81% |
| Jun 16, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.83% |
| Mar 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.62% |
Xcel Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Xcel Energy's payout ratio of 74.6% is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 61.2%, Xcel Energy's payout ratio is 22% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
XEL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Avista Corp | 5.23% | $1.97 | 71% |
| DTE DTE Energy Company | 3.53% | $4.66 | 73.5% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 3.52% | $2.74 | 74.6% |
| DUK Duke Energy Corp | 3.43% | $4.28 | 64.3% |
| WEC WEC Energy Group Inc | 3.38% | $3.75 | 72.1% |
| CMS CMS Energy Corporation | 3.24% | $2.25 | 67.5% |
| PPL PPL Corp | 3.24% | $1.13 | 66.4% |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 3.03% | $2.11 | 66.7% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.74% | $2.96 | 51.7% |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 2.49% | $3.52 | 57.1% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 1.59% | $0.2 | 14.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Xcel Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Xcel Energy has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was XEL's last dividend?
Xcel Energy's last regular dividend was on Oct 14, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.391 per share.
How much dividend does Xcel Energy pay (per share)?
XEL's annualized dividend per share is $2.74.
What is Xcel Energy's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Xcel Energy is 3.47%.
What is Xcel Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Xcel Energy's dividend payout ratio is 74.6%.
Does Xcel Energy pay a good dividend?
Xcel Energy's dividend yield is in line with the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.