Forward PE Ratio: 19.36
The forward PE ratio is 19.36 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (19.36) = Close Price ($79.02) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.11)
XEL Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
19.36
XEL Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Xcel Energy Inc.
Market Cap
$49.33B
Forward PE Ratio
19.36
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $49.33B | 19.36 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.46B | 16.55 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.17B | 25.98 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST)vs › | $53.27B | 16.73 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.64B | 18.37 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $39.95B | 18.55 |
| PG&E Corporation (PCG)vs › | $37.83B | 10.35 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $61.08B | 19.47 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $37.42B | 20.76 |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $61.85B | 18.65 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
22.8
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.11 implies +17.4% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $3.50.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $79.02 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $4.11 | $4.07 – $4.14 | 12 | 19.2x |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.54 | $4.45 – $4.66 | 13 | 17.4x |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.00 | $4.78 – $5.26 | 8 | 15.8x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)?
- The forward PE ratio for XEL stock is 19.36.
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About Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its various operating units, functions as a multifaceted energy company involved in the complete cycle of electricity – from its production and procurement to its transmission, delivery, and eventual sale. Its business is organized into three main divisions: Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and a final "All Other" segment. The company employs a diverse range of energy sources for electricity generation, including traditional options like coal, nuclear power, natural gas, and oil, as well as a strong focus on renewables such as hydroelectric, solar, biomass, wood/refuse, and wind. In addition to its electric services, Xcel Energy is active in the natural gas sector, managing the acquisition, pipeline transport, distribution, and retail sales of natural gas. It also offers transportation services for natural gas owned by its customers. The firm's operations also encompass the creation and leasing of critical natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, storage depots, and compression facilities. Furthermore, Xcel Energy diversifies its investments into rental housing ventures and is responsible for sourcing necessary equipment for the construction of new renewable power facilities. Serving a broad customer base that includes residential households, commercial enterprises, and industrial clients, the company's service area covers specific geographic regions in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Xcel Energy provides electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers and supplies natural gas to around 2.1 million consumers. The company, founded in 1909, maintains its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Robert C. Frenzel