XEL (Xcel Energy) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,323 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XEL Xcel Energy Inc XEL
78 GF Score
Price $81.47
GF Value $67.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Xcel Energy Cash Flow for Dividends?

Xcel Energy XEL +1.42% 78 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,323 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Xcel Energy's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-347 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,323 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Xcel Energy's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-329 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-328 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-328 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-347 Mil).

Xcel Energy's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-1,092 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,175 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-1,175 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,282 Mil).

Xcel Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Xcel Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xcel Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Xcel Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Xcel Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Xcel Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -306.00 -319.00 -329.00 -328.00 -347.00
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Xcel Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,323 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,323 Mil mean?
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,323 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Xcel Energy and its competitors.
Is Xcel Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Xcel Energy's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,323 Mil. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to ETR and EXC?
Xcel Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,323 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Xcel Energy and its competitors. Xcel Energy's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,323 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xcel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.32, compared to a current price of $81.47 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,323 Mil. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (XEL), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,323 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $81.47 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.32. GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XEL:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,323 Mil
  • GF Value™: $67.32 vs. price of $81.47 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Xcel Energy Business Description

Address 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
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