Does Xcel Energy Pay Dividends?
Xcel Energy Inc. · XEL · updated
Key facts: Xcel Energy dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Xcel Energy (XEL) pays a dividend of $0.59 per share every quarter, $2.37 a year, a 2.94% yield at its share price of $79.91.
- Xcel Energy (XEL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Xcel Energy (XEL), $0.59 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026 and was paid on Oct 20, 2026.
- Xcel Energy (XEL) has paid a dividend since at least 1973; SmarterDividends' records hold 167 of its dividend payments.
- Xcel Energy (XEL) has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Xcel Energy (XEL), 4.0% to $0.59 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
- At $2.37 a year per share, 100 shares of XEL pay $237.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Xcel Energy (XEL) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 55% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Xcel Energy Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-xcel-energy-pay-dividends
How much does Xcel Energy pay?
Xcel Energy (XEL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.59 per share. That is $2.37 per share a year, a 2.94% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $237.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $294.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the XEL dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.59 | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $0.59 | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.59 | +4.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | $0.57 | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.57 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 | $0.57 | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | $0.57 | +4.0% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 | $0.55 | — |
When does Xcel Energy pay dividends?
Xcel Energy (XEL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The XEL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Xcel Energy's dividend history
Xcel Energy (XEL) has paid a dividend since at least 1973, and SmarterDividends' records hold 167 payments. It has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 4.0%, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2003, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full XEL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Xcel Energy pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Xcel Energy (XEL) pays a dividend of $0.59 per share every quarter, $2.37 a year, a 2.94% yield at its share price of $79.91.
How much is Xcel Energy's dividend?
Xcel Energy (XEL) pays $0.59 per share each payment, $2.37 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.35 per share in total.
How often does Xcel Energy pay dividends?
Xcel Energy (XEL) pays every quarter, most recently in January, April, July and October.
When is Xcel Energy's next dividend?
Xcel Energy has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in January, April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026.
What is Xcel Energy's dividend yield?
2.94% as of Nov 5, 2026: $2.37 a year in dividends divided by the $79.91 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of XEL pay?
About $237.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $59.30, at Xcel Energy's current dividend rate.
Has Xcel Energy ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Xcel Energy's annual dividend, most recently in 2003. It has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years since.
How long has Xcel Energy paid dividends?
Since at least 1973, the start of Xcel Energy's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 167 payments.
When do I need to buy XEL to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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