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- 10/16/2026 -
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Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorStochastic signal line moved above oversold area
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtRelative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overboughtPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a third positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Xcel Energy Inc (XEL). During the week, the XEL gained 2.53 points, or 3.43%, and closed at 76.31 on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -6% below average.

XEL is a member of Utilities Sector. Utilities is the second most oversold sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See XEL long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 26, 2026 at 84.23 and reached 68.72 on September 25, 2026. XEL lost 15.51 points, or 18.41%, in 30 weeks. The price is now at the 48.94% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See XEL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2026 at 82.88 and reached 68.72 on September 25, 2026. XEL lost 14.16 points, or 17.08%, in 13 weeks. The price is now at the 53.60% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XEL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 17, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See XEL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 25, 2026 at 68.72 and reached 76.54 on October 15, 2026. XEL gained -7.82 points, or -11.38%, in 20 days. Price is near the trend high.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See XEL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought while Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 1, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.

During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 91.00
Strong Overbought
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 15.00
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 92.91
Strong Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 89.63
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.42
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 42.52
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 21.57
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 37.64
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.88
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 77.62
Price 76.31
Daily Stochastic Crossing 76.15
50 Day Moving Average 74.84
Parabolic System 74.32
20 Day Moving Average 72.29
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 71.50
Lower Bollinger Band 69.55
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Utilities 2
Industry Electric Utilities 40
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 68.72
Low Date 09/25/2026
High 76.54
High Date 10/15/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 68.72
Low Date 09/25/2026
High 76.54
High Date 10/15/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 82.88
High Date 06/25/2026
Low 68.72
Low Date 09/25/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 84.23
High Date 02/26/2026
Low 68.72
Low Date 09/25/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 46.79
Low Date 03/06/2024
High 84.23
High Date 02/26/2026
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