Valued at a market cap of $47.6 billion, Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is a leading U.S. electric and natural gas utility company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is known for its strong commitment to the clean energy transition, operating a diversified generation portfolio that includes wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and natural gas assets.
This utility company has outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of XEL have rallied 21.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 13.4%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 19.3%, compared to SPX’s 14.3% return.
