iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) trades at $59.4, while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $80.13 (market cap $49.47B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc pays a 2.99% dividend while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Xcel Energy Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWC | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Utilities |
52-Week High | $59.49 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $45.86 | $69.17 |
Market Cap | — | $49.47B |
Enterprise Value | — | $86.92B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.99% |
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Xcel Energy (XEL) trades at $80.17, down 0.39% on the day, with a neutral technical signal and mixed recent earnings performance. The stock shows a P/E of 22.84 and a net income margin of 14.14%, supported by a $60 billion capital expenditure plan targeting 11% annual rate base growth. Recent news highlights the company's positioning for rising electricity demand from data centers and industrial growth, alongside a new dividend declaration of $0.59 per share.
The outlook for XEL is cautiously optimistic, driven by significant infrastructure investment and exposure to growing electricity demand, offering potential for steady EPS growth. Key risks include regulatory pushback on affordability, high valuation near historical norms, and execution challenges of the large capex plan. Analyst consensus is Buy with a $91.88 price target, suggesting moderate upside from current levels.
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EWC is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Canadian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Canada, with heavy concentrations in financials and energy, including Royal Bank of Canada, Shopify, and Enbridge.
Read more on EWC →Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
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