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Market sentiment signals for Xcel Energy (XEL): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
22 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
84.62
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$82
+2.5%
Highest Price Target
$102
+28.0%
Lowest Price Target
$58
-27.2%
Short Interest
7.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Truist Securities | Richard Sunderland— | +10.5% | $94 → $88 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jul 22, 2026 | BMO Capital | James Thalacker— | +15.5% | $95 → $92 | Maintained | Outperform |