STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.14
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.19
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.37%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.98%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Oct 20, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Sep 15, 2025
2.89 %
65.69
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.57 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.57 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 0.57 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 0.547 | Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.547 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.547 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 0.547 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 0.52 | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 0.52 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 | 0.52 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 0.52 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 0.487 | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 0.487 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| May 18, 2022 | 0.487 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 1998 | 2:1 | +2.07% | -1.30% |
| Jun 16, 1986 | 2:1 | +0.58% | -1.16% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Xcel Energy Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is XEL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. XEL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.37.
When did XEL last pay a dividend?
XEL last paid dividends on 2025-10-20, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-09-15.
When was the last time XEL stock split?
XEL stock split took place on 02-06-1998.
How did XEL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jun 2, 1998, when Xcel Energy Inc. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 XEL share(s).