ETR vs XEL
Entergy and Xcel Energy, both Utilities
Entergy is the larger company at $51B against $48B. On trailing earnings XEL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 21.3 against 27.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year ETR returned +22% against +9.3% for XEL. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts ETR ahead, 4/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | ETR | XEL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $107 | $77.70 |
| Market cap | $51B | $48B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 27.4 | 21.3 |
| Dividend yield | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| 1-year return | +22% | +9.3% |
| 5-year return | +149% | +34% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 4/10 | 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.
Entergy
Revenue of $3.2B in Q1 2026, net income $391M. Its largest reported line is Electricity Us Regulated, 99% 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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