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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

XEL

Xcel Energy Inc.

Current

Market Cap

$49.33B

Forward PE Ratio

19.36

EXC

Exelon Corporation

vs XEL

Market Cap

$47.46B

Forward PE Ratio

16.55

ETR

Entergy Corporation

vs XEL

Market Cap

$52.17B

Forward PE Ratio

25.98

VST

Vistra Corp.

vs XEL

Market Cap

$53.27B

Forward PE Ratio

16.73

ED

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

vs XEL

Market Cap

$40.64B

Forward PE Ratio

18.37

PEG

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

vs XEL

Market Cap

$39.95B

Forward PE Ratio

18.55

PCG

PG&E Corporation

vs XEL

Market Cap

$37.83B

Forward PE Ratio

10.35

D

Dominion Energy, Inc.

vs XEL

Market Cap

$61.08B

Forward PE Ratio

19.47

WEC

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

vs XEL

Market Cap

$37.42B

Forward PE Ratio

20.76

SRE

Sempra

vs XEL

Market Cap

$61.85B

Forward PE Ratio

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 Estimates

At 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 endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$4.11$4.07 – $4.141219.2x
2027-12-31$4.54$4.45 – $4.661317.4x
2028-12-31$5.00$4.78 – $5.26815.8x

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.

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.

Minneapolis, MN
11,380 employees
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
Robert C. Frenzel