Xcel Energy Q3 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates, 2026 EPS Initiated

Key Takeaways Xcel Energy posted Q3 2025 operating EPS of $1.24, missing estimates and last year's figure.Higher interest charges and O&M expenses offset gains from infrastructure recovery.XEL initiated 2026 outlook of $4.04-$4.16 per share and added new electric and natural gas customers in Q3.Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported third-quarter 2025 operating earnings of $1.24 per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 by 5.3%. The bottom line also missed the year-ago quarter’s figure by a pen ...