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XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:XEL - US98389B1008 - Common Stock

80.39 USD
-0.02 (-0.02%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM
79.81 USD
-0.58 (-0.72%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Overall XEL gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, XEL is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that XEL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by XEL over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
XEL is one of the better performing stocks in the Electric Utilities industry, it outperforms 71% of 47 stocks in the same industry.
XEL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so XEL is lagging the market slightly.
XEL is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
XEL has an average volume of 4758580 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month XEL has a been trading in a tight range between 78.41 and 83.01.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
XCEL ENERGY INC / XEL Weekly stock chart
XCEL ENERGY INC / XEL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, XEL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry.

Support and Resistance Analysis

65.93

82.67

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 75.45 to 76.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 71.14 to 72.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 67.89 to 68.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @66.60 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 80.81 to 81.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for XEL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for XEL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength78.83POSITIVEXEL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.83% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of XEL is below the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of XEL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of XEL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.93NEUTRALThe RSI value for XEL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.37NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests XEL has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)25.56NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for XEL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.65LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for XEL suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)36.36POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for XEL suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
81.8679.632.23 (2.72%)25.00%
An entry @81.86. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @79.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.23 points, which is 2.72%.For a 0.68% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
XCEL ENERGY INC / XEL Daily stock chart

XCEL ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:XEL (10/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 79.81 -0.58 (-0.72%)

80.39

-0.02 (-0.02%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.02%
1 Week-0.95%
2 Weeks-0.67%
1 Month1.4%
3 Month10.64%
6 Month16.51%
12 Month24.71%
2 Year35.63%
3 Year23.47%
5 Year14.79%
10 Year125.62%
15 Year236.92%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.34
ATR(20)%1.65%
ATR Inc9.77%
Range Today1.23
ADR(20)1.32
ADR(20)%1.64%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS78.83
3 months CRS77.22
6 months CRS60.43
Mansfield0.14
10 Day High83.01
10 Day Low79.64
20 Day High83.01
20 Day Low78.41
52 Week High83.01
52 Week Low62.58
CS1 End76.5
CR1 Start80.81
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.09%
DER(5)0.55%
Volume2.91M
Volume Incr-37.49%
Vol(5)3.31M
Vol(50)4.76M

XCEL ENERGY INC / XEL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for XCEL ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to XEL.


What is the current trend direction of XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) stock?

The current trend direction for XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) stock?

XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) has an RSI value of 58.9334. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for XCEL ENERGY INC?

The short term momentum for XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for XEL stock?

The buy/sell signal for XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.