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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)
0.95
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$82
+14.3%
Highest Price Target
$102
+42.9%
Lowest Price Target
$58
-18.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Scotiabank | Ian Rapp— | +7.9% | $77 | Initiate | Sector Outperform |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | David Arcaro— | +16.3% | $89 → $83 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |