Xcel Energy Inc. Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock

MINNEAPOLIS--()--The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE:XEL) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 32 cents per share. The dividends are payable January 20, 2016, to shareholders of record on December 24, 2015.

Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, with operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.5 million electricity customers and 2.0 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. Company headquarters are located in Minneapolis. More information is available at www.xcelenergy.com.

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Contacts

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis
Shareholder Services:
Tara Heine, 612-215-5391
or
Paul Johnson, 612-215-4535
Vice President, Investor Relations
or
Xcel Energy Media Relations Representatives, 612-215-5300

Contacts

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis
Shareholder Services:
Tara Heine, 612-215-5391
or
Paul Johnson, 612-215-4535
Vice President, Investor Relations
or
Xcel Energy Media Relations Representatives, 612-215-5300