If you'd invested in Xcel Energy (XEL): performance and returns
Looking for Xcel Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Xcel Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much Xcel Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Xcel Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,195 | +19% |
| 3 years ago | $1,168 | +17% |
| 5 years ago | $1,255 | +25% |
| 10 years ago | $2,101 | +110% |
| since inception (1984) | $7,427 | +643% |
Return by year (Xcel Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +6% | $1,056 (+6%) |
| 2025 | +13% | $1,195 (+19%) |
| 2024 | +12% | $1,341 (+34%) |
| 2023 | -13% | $1,168 (+17%) |
| 2022 | -1% | $1,153 (+15%) |
| 2021 | +9% | $1,255 (+25%) |
| 2020 | -8% | $1,161 (+16%) |
| 2019 | +32% | $1,534 (+53%) |
| 2018 | +15% | $1,759 (+76%) |
| 2017 | +10% | $1,943 (+94%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $2,101 (+110%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does XEL return?
$1,000 invested in Xcel Energy 10 years ago would be worth $2,101 today, i.e. +8%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was XEL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+32%). Worst year: 2023 (-13%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in XEL since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $7,427 (+643%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Xcel Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Xcel Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Xcel Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
Xcel Energy's return on investment is about +8%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.