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title: "Xcel Energy (XEL) Receives a Buy from Truist Financial"
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description: "Truist Financial analyst Richard Sunderland maintained a Buy rating on Xcel Energy (XEL) with a $94 price target, noting the stock closed at $78.77. This aligns with RBC Capital's recent Buy rating and $94 target. The broader analyst consensus for XEL is Strong Buy, with an average price target of $92.62, implying a 17.58% upside potential."
datetime: "2026-07-20T02:25:53.000Z"
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# Xcel Energy (XEL) Receives a Buy from Truist Financial

Truist Financial analyst Richard Sunderland maintained a Buy rating on Xcel Energy on July 17 and set a price target of $94.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $78.77.

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Sunderland covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Dominion Energy, Entergy, and Xcel Energy. According to TipRanks, Sunderland has an average return of 3.6% and a 56.83% success rate on recommended stocks.

Xcel Energy has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $92.62, representing a 17.58% upside. In a report released on July 17, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $94.00 price target.

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