Xcel Energy Subsidiary Reaches Non-Unanimous Rate Case Settlement in Colorado, Reaffirms 2026 EPS Guidance

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Xcel Energy's subsidiary, PSCo, reached a non-unanimous settlement in its Colorado electric rate case, proposing a lower revenue increase and ROE than initially sought, but the parent company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance.

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• Rate Case Settlement Reached

  Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy, filed a comprehensive non-unanimous settlement agreement with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding its electric rate case.

• Reduced Revenue Increase Proposed

  The settlement proposes an electric revenue increase of $225 million (6.3%), which is lower than PSCo's initial request of $356 million (9.9%).

• Lower Return on Equity (ROE)

  The proposed settlement includes a Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.3%, down from the 9.8% initially sought by PSCo.

• 2026 EPS Guidance Reaffirmed

  Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2026 ongoing earnings per share guidance of $4.04 to $4.16, indicating confidence despite the revised rate case terms.

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This filing provides an update on a critical regulatory proceeding for Xcel Energy's Colorado operations. While the proposed settlement offers a lower revenue increase and return on equity than initially requested, which is a negative for future earnings potential, the company's reaffirmation of its 2026 EPS guidance suggests it can absorb these revised terms. The non-unanimous nature of the settlement means the outcome is not yet final, and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission's decision in Q3 2026 will be crucial for determining the actual financial impact.