Xcel Energy: Buy This Quality Dividend Grower On Sale

May 22, 2024 7:44 AM ETXcel Energy Inc. (XEL) StockXEL24 Comments
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Summary

  • Xcel Energy has hiked its dividend for 21 consecutive years, which puts it on track to become a Dividend Aristocrat.
  • The electric and gas utility's operating revenue fell as ongoing diluted EPS climbed higher in Q1.
  • XEL's interest coverage ratio is holding steady.
  • The electric and gas utility could conservatively be priced at least 15% below fair value.
  • XEL may have the potential to deliver 15% annual total returns through 2026.

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Electricity pylons cutting through a forest.

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