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Market sentiment signals for Xcel Energy (XEL): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
23 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.74
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$81
+8.1%
Highest Price Target
$102
+35.9%
Lowest Price Target
$58
-22.7%
Short Interest
8.9%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Barclays | Nicholas Campanella— | +13.2% | $90 → $85 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Truist Securities | Richard Sunderland— | +15.9% | $88 → $87 | Maintained | Buy |