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Market sentiment signals for Xcel Energy (XEL): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
24 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.58
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$82
+1.5%
Highest Price Target
$102
+26.7%
Lowest Price Target
$58
-28.0%
Short Interest
9.3%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Barclays | Nicholas Campanella— | +16.8% | $85 → $94 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 22, 2026 | HSBC | Meike Becker— | +10.6% | $89 | Initiate | Buy |