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  "id": 17593799,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Xcel Energy tops Q3 2026 EPS estimates, lifts outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/earnings-call-transcript-xcel-energy-tops-q3-2026-eps-estimates-lifts",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-xcel-energy-tops-q3-2026-eps-estimates-lifts-outlook-93CH-4989727"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xcel Energy delivered a Q3 2026 earnings report that topped Wall Street's estimates, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) coming in at $1.52, a 22.6% increase from a year earlier. Despite revenue falling short of predictions at $4.17 billion, the utility managed to meet its 22nd consecutive year of full-year guidance. Shares of Xcel rose 3.42% in premarket trading following the announcement, and finished the regular session at the same level. Management unveiled a five-year capital plan worth $70 billion, focused on grid upgrades, renewables, and load growth. The company also raised its 2027 earnings guidance to $4.48 to $4.62 a share.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Xcel Energy beats EPS estimates with $1.52 per share, 22.6% increase",
    "Revenue falls short at $4.17 billion despite full-year guidance met",
    "Company unveils $70 billion five-year capital plan focused on grid, renewables"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Earnings scorecard: 33 out of 37 industrial companies beat EPS estimates this week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/earnings-scorecard-33-out-of-37-industrial-companies-beat-eps",
        "published": "2026-11-01T15:50:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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