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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.98% as of December 16, 2025. The company distributed $2.26 per share in dividends over the past 12 months, representing a 5.8%% increase compared to the previous year. With a payout ratio of 66.8%%, the company prioritizes returning cash to shareholders while maintaining some flexibility for growth investments. Investors can expect the next quarterly dividend payment around Jan 20, 2026. With 22 consecutive years of dividend increases, Xcel Energy Inc. has established itself as a reliable dividend payer with a strong track record.
Current Dividend
$2.26
Annual payment per share
Yield
2.98%
Annual return from dividends
Payout Ratio
66.8%
GenerousHigher ratio may limit future increases
5-Year Growth
5.8%
Annual increase (2020 - 2025)
Next Dividend Payment
January
QuarterlyEst: Jan 20, 2026
Dividend Status: Established Dividend Payer
Companies with consistent dividend growth are often financially healthy and demonstrate long-term commitment to shareholder returns.
| Date | Change Type | Message |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2025 | Update | Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) updated: dividend yield, 5-year average yield changed |
2025-09-15 | $0.57 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-07-30 | 3.09% | Quarterly |
2025-06-13 | $0.57 | 2025-07-20 | 2025-05-21 | 3.31% | Quarterly |
2025-03-14 | $0.57 | 2025-04-20 | 2025-02-26 | 3.17% | Quarterly |
2025-01-06 | $0.55 | 2025-01-20 | 2024-12-18 | 3.36% | Quarterly |
2024-09-13 | $0.55 | 2024-10-20 | 2024-07-30 | 3.39% | Quarterly |
2024-06-14 | $0.55 | 2024-07-20 | 2024-05-22 | 3.97% | Quarterly |
2024-03-14 | $0.55 | 2024-04-20 | 2024-02-21 | 4.06% | Quarterly |
2023-12-27 | $0.52 | 2024-01-20 | 2023-12-13 | 3.38% | Quarterly |
2023-09-14 | $0.52 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-08-23 | 3.49% | Quarterly |
2023-06-14 | $0.52 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-05-24 | 3.22% | Quarterly |