XEL Dividend History & Yield
Xcel Energy Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.5925 | $59.25 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 99 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 283 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XEL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.3715 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much XEL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 506 | $38,894 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,530 | $194,469 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,060 | $388,938 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.09%. $10,000 in XEL would currently pay about $309 a year ($26 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XEL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $0.593 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.593 | +4.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | $0.57 | +4.0% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 | $0.548 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 | $0.548 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 | $0.548 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 | $0.548 | +5.4% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $0.52 | +6.6% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $0.488 | +6.6% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 | $0.458 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | $0.458 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Jul 20, 2021 | $0.458 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | $0.458 | +6.5% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Jan 20, 2021 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 | $0.43 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
XEL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas delivery company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity through its energy portfolio, including wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar power from both owned generation facilities and PPAs, as well as its fossil fuel energy portfolio, such as coal and natural gas; sale and resale of wholesale transmission service; and engages in wholesale commodity and trading operations.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Mar 26, 1973. 166 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XEL dividend FAQ
When is XEL's next ex-dividend date?
XEL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.5925 per share, expected on Oct 20, 2026.
How often does XEL pay dividends?
XEL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.593 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is XEL's dividend yield?
XEL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.03%, based on $2.326 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $76.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.372 per share, is 3.09%.
How much does XEL pay per share?
XEL pays about $0.5925 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.372 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $237.20 a year.
Has XEL grown or cut its dividend?
XEL has raised its annual dividend for 22 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.5% a year (+4.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XEL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.09%, you would need about 506 shares of XEL (roughly $38,894 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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