Xcel (XEL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Viewpoint - Xcel Energy reported a revenue of $3.91 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a 7$0.84, down from $0.88 a year ago, representing a surprise of -9.68$0.93 [1] - Operating revenues from electric and natural gas totaled $3.89 billion, slightly below the average estimate of$3.91 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 7.3% [4] - Operating revenues from natural gas reached $1.06 billion, exceeding the estimated$921.31 million, marking a 12.1% increase year-over-year [4] - Operating revenues from electric were reported at $2.84 billion, lower than the average estimate of$2.99 billion, with a year-over-year change of 5.6% [4] - Other operating revenues were reported at $16 million, significantly better than the estimated -$60.80 million, but showed a year-over-year decline of 30.4% [4] Stock Performance - Xcel shares have returned +3.8% over the past month, contrasting with a -5.1% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]