Xcel Energy to Release Q2 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

Core Viewpoint - Xcel Energy (XEL) is expected to report its second-quarter 2025 results on July 31, following a previous quarter with a negative earnings surprise of 9.7% [1] Factors Impacting Q2 Performance - The residential electric and natural gas bills in Xcel Energy's operating regions are lower than the national average, attracting new customers and positively impacting top-line performance [2] - Increased demand from data centers, the rise of electric vehicles, and regional economic growth are also anticipated to contribute positively to earnings [3] - However, higher operation and maintenance expenses, along with increased depreciation and interest costs, may offset some of these positive factors [3] Q2 Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is set at 62 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.8% [4] - Revenue is projected to reach $3.31 billion, indicating a year-over-year improvement of 9.3% [4] Earnings Prediction - The earnings model predicts a potential earnings beat for Xcel Energy, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +1.76% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5][6] Other Industry Considerations - Eversource Energy (ES) and IDACORP (IDA) are also expected to report earnings beats, with respective Earnings ESPs of +0.26% and +2.34% [7][10] - Consolidated Edison (ED) is projected to have an Earnings ESP of +3.88% [10]