As of 2026-08-24, Xcel Energy, Inc. (XEL) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 38 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 48. The current market Stance is 47.8 (Neutral). Sector: Utilities, ranked 11 of 11. Average daily range 2.1%, relative volume 1.12×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
XEL is in a stage 3 topping pattern, week 2. Currently in a 125-day base; basing ADR 2.0% (broad 1.8%). VCP detected: inconclusive. RS line below base-start high. Distance from 50d / 200d: -2.5% / -1.9%.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Positive EPS uses YoY change.
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
TTM operating margin. Expansion = real operating leverage.
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
XEL is held by 70 ETFs as of May 2026. Top owner: VPU at 3.09% weight, $327M notional. Top 3 carry $607M.
Held by 267 ETFs · $12.2B across latest filings · largest weight 6.86% (UTES).
Top 10 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated May 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPUVanguard Utilities ETF | 3.09% | $327M | +0.05 pp |
| QQQMInvesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.22% | $211M | −0.05 pp |
| SPLVInvesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 0.99% | $69M | −0.11 pp |
| SCHXSchwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.07% | $50M | −0.01 pp |
| VONVVanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF | 0.14% | $30M | −0.01 pp |
| SCHBSchwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.06% | $28M | — |
| TQQQProShares UltraPro QQQ | 0.07% | $26M | −0.09 pp |
| FNDXSchwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 0.10% | $26M | −0.01 pp |
| SCHVSchwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | $24M | −0.01 pp |
| QLDProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.14% | $20M | −0.07 pp |
Showing 10 of 70 ETF owners.
As filed in N-PORT — quarterly holdings with up to ~60-day publication lag. Not live positioning.
Attention is elevated versus its own recent norm without the relative strength to match — the loud-but-lagging pattern. Worth a skeptical eye; not a short signal.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
News
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XEL Jan avg: -0.68% median: -1.19% win: 25% σ: 2.70% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Feb avg: -0.30% median: 0.59% win: 50% σ: 10.42% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Mar avg: -0.02% median: 0.10% win: 50% σ: 4.05% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Apr avg: 1.29% median: -0.04% win: 40% σ: 2.59% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL May avg: -1.11% median: -0.85% win: 40% σ: 4.29% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Jun avg: -3.28% median: -3.68% win: 20% σ: 2.68% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Jul avg: 3.73% median: 3.42% win: 80% σ: 4.86% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Aug avg: -0.96% median: 0.02% win: 50% σ: 5.94% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 (current) | XEL Sep avg: 1.10% median: 3.40% win: 75% σ: 10.96% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Oct avg: 2.07% median: 2.02% win: 100% σ: 1.22% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Nov avg: 5.07% median: 5.25% win: 100% σ: 3.71% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | XEL Dec avg: -3.85% median: -3.55% win: 25% σ: 5.57% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 |