Xcel Energy Q3 Ongoing Earnings, Operating Revenue Rise; Lifts Lower End of 2026 Ongoing EPS Outlook

06:59 AM EDT, 10/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Xcel Energy (XEL) reported Q3 ongoing earnings Thursday of $1.52 per diluted share, up from $1.24 a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $1.39. Operating revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $4.17 billion, up from $3.92 billion a year earlier. Analysts expected $4.26 billion. The company said it now expects 2026 ongoing earnings per share guidance of $4.10 to $4.16, compared with its previous outlook of $4.04 to $4.16. Analysts expect $4.14. For 2027, the company expects ongoing earnings per share of $4.48 to $4.62. Analysts expect $4.55.