Morgan Stanley Retains an Equal Rating on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-02T08:22:21+00:00

Morgan Stanley upgraded its price target for Xcel Energy Inc. to $91 but maintains an "Equal Weight" rating. This follows updates from other analysts highlighting strong earnings growth and favorable risk-reward ratios for the utility sector.

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2026-03-02 08:22:21

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Morgan Stanley has maintained an “Equal Weight” rating on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) while increasing its price target to $91 from $84. This adjustment comes amidst revised price projections for North American Regulated and Diversified Utilities, and IPPs, noting that utilities underperformed the S&P in January. Other analysts, including UBS and BMO Capital, have also updated their ratings and price targets for XEL, citing positive risk-reward ratios, earnings growth, and increasing data center load patterns.

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