Xcel Energy 10-Q 2026-06-30

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026

or

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-3034

Xcel Energy Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Minnesota41-0448030
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
414 Nicollet Mall,Minneapolis,Minnesota55401
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(612)330-5500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $2.50 par valueXELNasdaq Stock Market LLC
6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085XELLLNasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☒Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

ClassOutstanding at July 28, 2026
Common Stock, $2.50 par value624,634,306 shares

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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 —Financial Statements (unaudited)5
Consolidated Statements of Income5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows7
Consolidated Balance Sheets8
Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders’ Equity9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements10
Item 2 —Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations24
Item 3 —Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk34
Item 4 —Controls and Procedures34
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 —Legal Proceedings34
Item 1A —Risk Factors34
Item 2 —Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds34
Item 5 —Other Information34
Item 6 —Exhibits35
SIGNATURES36

This Form 10-Q is filed by Xcel Energy Inc. Additional information is available in various filings with the SEC. This report should be read in its entirety.

Definitions of Abbreviations

Xcel Energy Inc.’s Subsidiaries and Affiliates (current and former)
NSP-MinnesotaNorthern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
NSP SystemThe electric production and transmission system of NSP-Minnesota and NSP-Wisconsin operated on an integrated basis and managed by NSP-Minnesota
NSP-WisconsinNorthern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation
PSCoPublic Service Company of Colorado
SPSSouthwestern Public Service Company
Utility subsidiariesNSP-Minnesota, NSP-Wisconsin, PSCo and SPS
WYCOWYCO Development, LLC
Xcel EnergyXcel Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries
Federal and State Regulatory Agencies
CPUCColorado Public Utilities Commission
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
MPSCMichigan Public Service Commission
MPUCMinnesota Public Utilities Commission
NDPSCNorth Dakota Public Service Commission
NMPRCNew Mexico Public Regulation Commission
NRCNuclear Regulatory Commission
PSCWPublic Service Commission of Wisconsin
PUCTPublic Utility Commission of Texas
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
SDPUCSouth Dakota Public Utilities Commission
Other
AFUDCAllowance for funds used during construction
ALJAdministrative Law Judge
ASUAccounting standards update
ATMAt-the-market
C&ICommercial and Industrial
CCRCoal combustion residuals
CCNCertificate of convenience and necessity
CCR RuleFinal rule (40 CFR 257.50 - 257.107) published by EPA regulating the management, storage and disposal of CCRs as a nonhazardous waste
CDDCooling degree-days
CEOChief executive officer
CERCLAComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
CFOChief financial officer
CO2Carbon dioxide
DRIPDividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Program
DSMDemand side management
EPSEarnings per share
ETREffective tax rate
FTRFinancial transmission right
GAAPUnited States generally accepted accounting principles
GHGGreenhouse Gas
HDDHeating degree-days
IPPIndependent power producing entity
IRPIntegrated Resource Plan
LLCLimited liability company
MGPManufactured gas plant
MISOMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
NAVNet asset value
NOxNitrogen Oxides
O&MOperating and maintenance
PFASPer- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PPAPower purchase agreement
PTCProduction tax credit
RFPRequest for proposal
ROEReturn on equity
ROURight-of-use
RPSRenewable portfolio standard
RTORegional transmission organization
SOFRSecured overnight financing rate
SPPSouthwest Power Pool, Inc.
THITemperature-humidity index
UCAColorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate
VaRValue at risk
VIEVariable interest entity
Measurements
MMbtuMillion British Thermal Units
MWMegawatts
MWhMegawatt hours
Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical statements contained in this report, the matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements, including those relating to 2026 EPS guidance, long-term EPS and dividend growth rate objectives, future sales, future expenses, future tax rates, future operating performance, estimated base capital expenditures and financing plans, projected capital additions and forecasted annual revenue requirements with respect to rider filings, expected rate increases or refunds to customers, expectations and intentions regarding regulatory proceedings, expected pension contributions, and expected impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of interest rate changes, increased credit exposure, and legal proceeding outcomes, as well as assumptions and other statements are intended to be identified in this document by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “possible,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. Actual results may vary materially. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking information. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Xcel Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: operational safety, including our nuclear generation facilities and other utility operations; successful long-term operational planning; risks associated with wildfires; commodity risks associated with energy markets and production; rising energy prices and fuel costs; qualified employee workforce and third-party contractor factors; reputational impacts of actions by employees, directors, or third-parties; our ability to recover costs and our subsidiaries’ ability to recover costs from customers; risks associated with the growth in large load customers; changes in regulation; reductions in our credit ratings and the cost of maintaining certain contractual relationships; general economic conditions, including recessionary conditions, inflation rates, monetary fluctuations, supply chain constraints and their impact on capital expenditures and/or the ability of Xcel Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries to obtain financing on favorable terms; availability or cost of capital; our customers’ and counterparties’ ability to pay their debts to us; assumptions and costs relating to funding our employee benefit plans and health care benefits; our subsidiaries’ ability to make dividend payments; tax laws; uncertainty regarding epidemics; effects of geopolitical events, including war and acts of terrorism; cybersecurity threats and data security breaches; seasonal weather patterns; changes in environmental laws and regulations; climate change and other weather events; natural disaster and resource depletion, including compliance with any accompanying legislative and regulatory changes; costs of potential regulatory penalties and wildfire damages in excess of liability insurance coverage; regulatory changes and/or limitations related to the use of natural gas as an energy source; challenging labor market conditions and our ability to attract and retain a qualified workforce; and our ability to execute on our strategies or achieve expectations related to environmental, social and governance matters including as a result of evolving legal, regulatory and other standards, processes, and assumptions, the pace of scientific and technological developments, increased costs, the availability of requisite financing and changes in carbon markets.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(amounts in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30Six Months Ended June 30
2026202520262025
Operating revenues
Electric$2,740$2,878$5,716$5,713
Natural gas3653961,3951,451
Other14132929
Total operating revenues3,1193,2877,1407,193
Operating expenses
Electric fuel and purchased power6789181,6971,938
Cost of natural gas sold and transported93134613647
Cost of sales — other2153
Operating and maintenance expenses6916751,3661,361
Conservation and demand side management expenses10788228198
Depreciation and amortization6627221,4301,450
Taxes (other than income taxes)177172360342
Marshall Wildfire litigation3—(19)—
Total operating expenses2,4132,7105,6805,939
Operating income7065771,4601,254
Other income, net37685975
Earnings (loss) from equity method investments76(8)89(9)
Allowance for funds used during construction — equity10569197117
Interest charges and financing costs
Interest charges — includes other financing costs443349855681
Allowance for funds used during construction — debt(45)(27)(85)(50)
Total interest charges and financing costs398322770631
Income before income taxes5263841,035806
Income tax benefit(60)(60)(107)(121)
Net income$586$444$1,142$927
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic625586625580
Diluted627588627582
Earnings per average common share:
Basic$0.94$0.76$1.83$1.60
Diluted0.930.751.821.59
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(amounts in millions)

Three Months Ended June 30Six Months Ended June 30
2026202520262025
Net income$586$444$1,142$927
Other comprehensive income
Pension and retiree medical benefits:
Reclassifications of losses to net income, net of tax1—1—
Derivative instruments:
Net fair value increase, net of tax—53—
Reclassification of losses to net income, net of tax—112
Total other comprehensive income1652
Total comprehensive income$587$450$1,147$929
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(amounts in millions)

Six Months Ended June 30
20262025
Operating activities
Net income$1,142$927
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,4241,461
Nuclear fuel amortization5955
Deferred income taxes(28)282
Allowance for equity funds used during construction(197)(117)
(Earnings) loss from equity method investments(89)9
Dividends from e

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