XEL Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield
XEL has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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XEL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.593 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.593 | +4% | 0.73% |
| 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 | 2026-01-20 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-20 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.57 | +4% | 0.84% |
| 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-20 | Quarterly | 0.548 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-20 | Quarterly | 0.548 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.548 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.548 | +5.4% | 1.08% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-20 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-20 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.52 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.52 | +6.6% | 0.8% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-20 | Quarterly | 0.488 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-20 | Quarterly | 0.488 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.488 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.488 | +6.6% | 0.7% |
| 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-22 | 2022-01-20 | Quarterly | 0.458 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-20 | Quarterly | 0.458 | 0% | 0.68% |
XEL Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, XEL's dividend yield is 3.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 80.71.
As of July 2026, XEL paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.593 USD.
XEL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, XEL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XEL for the next payments are between 0.586 (-1.2%) and 0.614 (+3.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.96%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.593 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
XEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.30% per year. Strong growth: XEL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
XEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.97%. If you bought XEL's shares at 58.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.97% of your original purchase price.
XEL Payout Consistency is 96.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Xcel Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
XEL's 3.04% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XEL is 60.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
XEL's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
XEL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-24 02:38 UTC