XELLL Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
Xcel Energy Inc. functions as a major U.S. utility holding company, primarily involved in providing comprehensive electricity and natural gas services through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are structured into two main divisions: the Regulated Electric Utility and the Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates electricity using a diverse mix of resources, encompassing renewable options such as wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar energy, alongside traditional sources like coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels. In its natural gas business, Xcel Energy handles the acquisition, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to retail customers, and also facilitates the transport of customer-owned natural gas. Beyond its core utility functions, Xcel Energy develops and leases essential natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, storage, and compression facilities. The firm also strategically invests in rental housing projects and other non-regulated assets, and is responsible for procuring equipment required for the development of renewable generation facilities. Xcel Energy serves a broad customer base, including residential, commercial, and industrial clients, across specific areas within Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company, originally established in 1909 as Northern States Power company, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dividend Snapshot
Key Metrics
Current Yield
7.16%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$1.5625
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
Q Quarterly
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
50.3
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
20
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$21.83 – $25.18
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
-
The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.Years Paying
1
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book
-
Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
XELLL's dividend yield rose from 6.54% to 7.16% over the past ~90 days (+0.61 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and +0.61 pp from the share price ($23.88 → $21.83). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 166 daily observations over the past 11 months, XELLL's current yield is higher than approximately 100% of them. Our stored price history for XELLL covers the past 11 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Oct 14, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 | Oct 15, 2027 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Jul 14, 2027 | Jul 14, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Apr 14, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Jan 14, 2027 | Jan 14, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| $0.3906 Q | Regular | - | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| $0.4254 Q | Regular | - | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Peer Comparison
Selected Regulated Electric dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEPCF | Tohoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated | 3.48% | -6.7% | 0 yrs | 82 |
| OKEPF | The Okinawa Electric Power Company, Incorporated | 4.94% | -11.7% | 3 yrs | 82 |
| CGKEF | The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. | 2.98% | -14.7% | 0 yrs | 76 |
| CHUEF | Chubu Electric Power Company, Incorporated | 2.69% | -0.2% | 3 yrs | 75 |
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XELLL dividend — frequently asked questions
Does Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 pay a dividend?
Yes. Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 (XELLL) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $1.56 per share, a yield of approximately 7.16%.
What is Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085's dividend yield?
Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085's dividend yield is approximately 7.16%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 pay dividends?
Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.
When is Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date on record for Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 is October 14, 2026. The associated payment is $0.3906 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 paid dividends?
Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 has 1 years of dividend payments on record.
Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.