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- 4/24/2026 -
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Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorWeekly  MACD line has moved below its signal line
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal linePrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AveragePrice is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement levelThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Xcel Energy Inc (XEL). During the week, the XEL dropped -1.93 points, or -2.38%, and closed at 79.15 on Friday, April 24, 2026. XEL was trading at average weekly trading volume.

XEL is a member of Utilities Sector. Utilities is the most overbought 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 uptrend had started on December 16, 2025 at 72.43 and reached 84.23 on February 26, 2026. XEL gained -11.80 points, or -16.29%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 77.59 and resistance is at 82.78. A Symmetric Triangle pattern represents the area of indecision, where the movement direction is questioned. Chart pattern analysis usually considers a symmetric triangle chart pattern as a continuation formation which resolves in the direction of larger trend, but it also may mark the trend reversal. Use the following link to access a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Symmetric Triangle pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See XEL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on April 9, 2026 at 83.18 and reached 77.35 on April 22, 2026. XEL lost 5.83 points, or 7.01%, in 1 weeks. The price is now at the 30.87% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XEL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See XEL short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 20, 2026 at 81.86 and reached 77.35 on April 22, 2026. XEL lost 4.51 points, or 5.51%, in 2 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See XEL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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) 45.44
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 68.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 29.43
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 35.48
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.02
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.14
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 42.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 49.86
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 53.56
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.43
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 82.78
Upper Bollinger Band 82.40
50 Day Moving Average 80.71
Parabolic System 80.54
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 80.47
20 Day Moving Average 80.09
Price 79.15
Daily Stochastic Crossing 78.57
Quarterly Trendline Support 77.59
Lower Bollinger Band 77.43
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Utilities 11
Industry Electric Utilities 84
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 81.86
High Date 04/20/2026
Low 77.35
Low Date 04/22/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 83.18
High Date 04/09/2026
Low 77.35
Low Date 04/22/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 84.23
High Date 02/26/2026
Low 76.18
Low Date 03/20/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 82.78
Support 77.59
Low 72.43
Low Date 12/16/2025
High 84.23
High Date 02/26/2026
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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