Discontinued — last reported Q1 '26

Business Segments · Interest And Debt Expense

Regulated Electric — Interest And Debt Expense

Xcel Energy Regulated Electric — Interest And Debt Expense increased by 9.6% to $250.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.5%, from $204.00M to $250.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher debt levels or rising interest rates, which can compress margins, while a decrease indicates deleveraging or favorable refinancing.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total interest charges and financing costs incurred by the regulated electric segment to servic...

Peer comparison

Comparable to interest expense reported by other capital-intensive utility companies with significant long-term debt profiles.

Metric ID: xel_segment_regulated_electric_interest_and_debt_expense

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$186.00M$198.00M$198.00M$204.00M$213.00M$228.00M$250.00M
QoQ Change+6.5%+0.0%+3.0%+4.4%+7.0%+9.6%
YoY Change+9.7%+7.6%+15.2%+22.5%
Range$186.00M$250.00M
CAGR+21.8%
Avg YoY Growth+13.7%
Median YoY Growth+12.4%
Current Streak6+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xcel Energy's regulated electric — interest and debt expense?
Xcel Energy (XEL) reported regulated electric — interest and debt expense of $250.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Xcel Energy's regulated electric — interest and debt expense changed year-over-year?
Xcel Energy's regulated electric — interest and debt expense increased by 22.5% year-over-year, from $204.00M to $250.00M.
What does regulated electric — interest and debt expense mean?
The total cost of interest and financing for the regulated electric utility segment.