ED vs XEL
Consolidated Edison and Xcel Energy, both Utilities
Xcel Energy is the larger company at $48B against $39B. On trailing earnings ED is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.2 against 21.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year XEL returned +9.3% against +7.2% for ED. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts ED ahead, 5/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | ED | XEL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $108 | $77.70 |
| Market cap | $39B | $48B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.2 | 21.3 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 2.9% |
| 1-year return | +7.2% | +9.3% |
| 5-year return | +74% | +34% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Consolidated Edison
Revenue of $5.1B in Q1 2026, net income $924M. Its largest reported line is Electricity, 60% of the disclosed total.
Xcel Energy
Revenue of $3.1B in Q2 2026, net income $586M. Its largest reported line is Retail Distribution, 73% of the disclosed total.
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