EPS (Diluted) for Xcel Energy (XEL)
According to Xcel Energy's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $3.45. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

XEL
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.45
YoY change
-0.6%
5Y CAGR
+4.2%
Peak year (2024)
$3.44
Latest annual
$3.42
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Xcel Energy (XEL) from 1985 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Xcel Energy (XEL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.42 | -0.6% | ||
| 2024 | $3.44 | +7.2% | ||
| 2023 | $3.21 | +1.3% | ||
| 2022 | $3.17 | +7.1% | ||
| 2021 | $2.96 | +6.1% | ||
| 2020 | $2.79 | +5.7% | ||
| 2019 | $2.64 | +6.9% | ||
| 2018 | $2.47 | +9.8% | ||
| 2017 | $2.25 | +1.8% | ||
| 2016 | $2.21 | +13.9% | ||
| 2015 | $1.94 | -4.4% | ||
| 2014 | $2.03 | +6.3% | ||
| 2013 | $1.91 | +3.2% | ||
| 2012 | $1.85 | +7.6% | ||
| 2011 | $1.72 | +6.2% | ||
| 2010 | $1.62 | +9.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.48 | +1.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.46 | +8.1% | ||
| 2007 | $1.35 | -0.7% | ||
| 2006 | $1.36 | +10.6% | ||
| 2005 | $1.23 | +41.4% | ||
| 2004 | $0.87 | -42.0% | ||
| 2003 | $1.50 | -126.0% | ||
| 2002 | $-5.76 | -350.4% | ||
| 2001 | $2.30 | +49.4% | ||
| 2000 | $1.54 | -9.4% | ||
| 1999 | $1.70 | -9.6% | ||
| 1998 | $1.88 | +16.8% | ||
| 1997 | $1.61 | -15.7% | ||
| 1996 | $1.91 | -2.6% | ||
| 1995 | $1.96 | +13.3% | ||
| 1994 | $1.73 | +14.6% | ||
| 1993 | $1.51 | -1.3% | ||
| 1992 | $1.53 | -7.3% | ||
| 1991 | $1.65 | +16.2% | ||
| 1990 | $1.42 | -12.3% | ||
| 1989 | $1.62 | +3.8% | ||
| 1988 | $1.56 | +3.3% | ||
| 1987 | $1.51 | -2.6% | ||
| 1986 | $1.55 | +4.0% | ||
| 1985 | $1.49 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Xcel Energy's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Xcel Energy (XEL) diluted EPS totalled $3.42 – edged down 0.6% year-over-year.
Xcel Energy diluted EPS has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +4.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$3.44 stands as the all-time-high annual diluted EPS, posted in 2024, against a low of $-5.76 during 2002.
Among 8 Utilities peers, Xcel Energy (XEL) ranks 7th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $5.12.
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) by Year
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) 2025: $3.42
Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2025 was $3.42, edged down 0.6% below 2024.
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) 2024: $3.44
Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2024 was $3.44, grew 7.2% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) 2023: $3.21
Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2023 was $3.21, edged up 1.3% from 2022.
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) 2022: $3.17
Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2022 was $3.17, grew 7.1% from 2021.
Xcel Energy EPS (Diluted) 2021: $2.96
Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2021 was $2.96.
See more financial history for Xcel Energy (XEL).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Xcel Energy, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $17.69 | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $7.40 | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $6.66 | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $6.31 | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $3.92 | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $3.45 | Utilities |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $3.29 | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $2.75 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is Xcel Energy's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Xcel Energy (XEL) is $3.45 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Xcel Energy diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Xcel Energy (XEL) diluted EPS changed -0.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Xcel Energy diluted EPS?
- Xcel Energy (XEL) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +4.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Xcel Energy diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Xcel Energy diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $3.44 in 2024.
What was Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2024?
- Xcel Energy (XEL) diluted EPS in 2024 was $3.44.
What was Xcel Energy diluted EPS in 2025?
- Xcel Energy (XEL) diluted EPS in 2025 was $3.42.
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