• Xcel Energy forecasts 2026 ongoing earnings of $4.48-$4.62 per share.
• EPS growth is expected to exceed 9% through 2031, supporting a total shareholder return target above 11%.
• A $70 billion base capital plan for 2027-2031 underpins projected rate base growth of approximately 11% annually from 2026-2031.
• Potential incremental investment exceeds $10 billion, with additional opportunities in generation and transmission.
• Retail electric sales are forecast to grow approximately 5% annually from 2026-2031, with data centers contributing 3 percentage points.

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