Xcel Energy (XEL)
$79.67
-0.70 (-0.87%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield2.95%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$2.35paid in the last year
Payout ratio94%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised1 yrin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+10.5%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.78 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $2.83 | 5 | +72.0% |
| 2024 | $1.64 | 3 | -21.0% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 4 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $1.95 | 4 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $1.83 | 4 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 4 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | $1.62 | 4 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | $1.52 | 4 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.3400 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.5930 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5930 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.5930 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.5700 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5700 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5700 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5700 |
| Jan 06, 2025 | $0.5480 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.5480 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5480 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.5480 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.5200 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.5200 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.5200 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.5200 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4880 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.4880 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.4880 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.4880 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.4580 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.4580 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.4580 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.4580 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.4300 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.4300 |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.4300 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.4300 |
| Dec 24, 2019 | $0.4050 |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.4050 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.4050 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.4050 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.3800 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.3800 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.3800 |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.3800 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.3600 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.3600 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.3600 |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.3600 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.3400 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Xcel Energy pay in dividends?
Xcel Energy paid $2.35 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 2.95% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Xcel Energy's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 15, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.