Stock-Based Compensation for Xcel Energy (XEL)
Stock-Based Compensation for Xcel Energy (XEL): headline value $76.00M · YoY +39.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$76.00M
YoY change
+39.4%
5Y CAGR
-8.8%
Peak year (2020)
$73.00M
Latest annual
$46.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Xcel Energy (XEL) from 1994 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Xcel Energy (XEL) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46.00M | +39.4% | ||
| 2024 | $33.00M | +32.0% | ||
| 2023 | $25.00M | +25.0% | ||
| 2022 | $20.00M | -35.5% | ||
| 2021 | $31.00M | -57.5% | ||
| 2020 | $73.00M | +25.9% | ||
| 2019 | $58.00M | +28.9% | ||
| 2018 | $45.00M | -21.1% | ||
| 2017 | $57.00M | +38.5% | ||
| 2016 | $41.17M | -8.4% | ||
| 2015 | $44.93M | +39.6% | ||
| 2014 | $32.19M | +30.8% | ||
| 2013 | $24.61M | -8.7% | ||
| 2012 | $26.97M | -40.1% | ||
| 2011 | $45.01M | +25.7% | ||
| 2010 | $35.81M | +20.7% | ||
| 2009 | $29.67M | +16.3% | ||
| 2008 | $25.51M | +11.5% | ||
| 2007 | $22.87M | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Xcel Energy's reported cash flow 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
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Xcel Energy (XEL) came in at $46.00M – surged 39.4% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Xcel Energy stock-based compensation expanded at a -8.8% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $73.00M in 2020 and its low of $0 in 1994.
Xcel Energy (XEL) sits 2nd of 8 Utilities peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $0.
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $46.00M
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2025 was $46.00M, surged 39.4% from 2024.
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $33.00M
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2024 was $33.00M, surged 32.0% from 2023.
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $25.00M
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2023 was $25.00M, grew 25.0% from 2022.
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $20.00M
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2022 was $20.00M, plunged 35.5% below 2021.
Xcel Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $31.00M
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2021 was $31.00M.
See more financial history for Xcel Energy (XEL).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Xcel Energy, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company (SO) | $136.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $0 | Utilities |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $0 | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $0 | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $0 | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $0 | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $0 | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $0 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is Xcel Energy's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Xcel Energy (XEL) is $76.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Xcel Energy stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Xcel Energy (XEL) stock-based compensation changed +39.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Xcel Energy stock-based compensation?
Xcel Energy (XEL) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is -8.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Xcel Energy stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Xcel Energy stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $73.00M in 2020.
What was Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2024?
Xcel Energy (XEL) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $33.00M.
What was Xcel Energy stock-based compensation in 2025?
Xcel Energy (XEL) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $46.00M.
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