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Utilities are a good defensive play and this one runs a very seasonal business. It generates the vast majority of its earnings in the 3rd quarter (summer) because of the increased demand for electricity. It is an electricity holding company and operates in a number of states in the US. The average gain from about July 29 through to the end of the year is about 12%, and works 76% of the time. It is currently outperforming the market.
Xcel Energy Inc is a American stock, trading under the symbol XEL (previously XEL-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (XEL). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:XEL or XEL
In the last year, no analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on XEL (previously XEL-Q on Stockchase) on Stockchase. Read the latest expert commentary for Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc was recommended as a Top Pick by Jon Vialoux on 2015-08-14. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Xcel Energy Inc.
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc is covered by Stockchase experts and is worth watching.
On 2026-06-12, Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) stock closed at a price of $79.22.
(Top Pick Aug 14/15, Down 0.56%) During the third quarter they generate the bulk of their revenues from air conditioners. It is a low volatility way to play the market. You rotate to cyclical when the volatility ends, which is about now.