Xcel Energy Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, to Invest $45B

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported first-quarter 2025 operating earnings of 84 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 93 cents by 9.7%. The bottom line also decreased 4.5% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 88 cents. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news)The year-over-year decline in earnings per share was due to higher operations and maintenance expenses, along with increased depreciation and interest charges, which were partially offset by improved rec ...