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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)
144.60
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$82
+12.8%
Highest Price Target
$102
+40.3%
Lowest Price Target
$58
-20.2%
Short Interest
7.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | David Arcaro— | +22.4% | $92 → $89 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Truist Securities | Richard Sunderland— | +21.0% | $94 → $88 | Maintained | Buy |