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Shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) slid 1.29% to $79.39 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index rising 0.84% to 7,398.93 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.02% to 49,609.16.
This was the stock's third consecutive day of losses.
Xcel Energy Inc. closed 5.75% short of its 52-week high of $84.23, which the company reached on February 26th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Friday, as NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) fell 0.24% to $93.10, Southern Co. (SO) fell 0.68% to $91.80, and Dominion Energy Inc. (D) rose 0.45% to $61.89.
Trading volume (4.6 M) remained 24,387 below its 50-day average volume of 4.6 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 8, 2026.
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) shares fell 1.29% to $79.39 on Friday, marking its third consecutive day of losses, despite a strong overall market performance. The stock is currently 5.75% below its 52-week high of $84.23. In comparison, competitors like NextEra Energy Inc. and Southern Co. also saw declines, while Dominion Energy Inc. experienced a slight increase. Trading volume was below the 50-day average, indicating lower investor activity.

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