Does Xcel Energy (XEL) pay a dividend?
Yes. Xcel Energy pays a quarterly dividend: $2.35 per share over the last twelve months, a 3.29% yield at the $71.41 close of Oct 2, 2026. Next ex-dividend date: Dec 16, 2026 (expected), $0.59 per share. Dividend growth: +4.0% over one year and +5.3% a year over three years. 6 consecutive years of increases. Dividends take 31% of operating cash flow. Our read of the dividend: confirmed (announced, or paid on schedule). Estimates, not advice.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.59 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.59 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.59 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.57 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.57 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.57 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.57 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.55 |