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Brian Van Abel

CFO

Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)

Chief Accounting Officer

Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)

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About Brian Van Abel

Brian Van Abel is recorded as Chief Accounting Officer at Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) since March 1, 2022 and CFO at Xcel Energy Inc (XEL). The proxy statement of Xcel Energy Inc reports total compensation of $4,493,810 for Brian Van Abel in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $840,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. Brian Van Abel has spoken on 24 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Xcel Energy Inc on July 30, 2026. Xcel Energy Inc is classified in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. Other leadership on record at Xcel Energy Inc includes Ben Fowke (Chairman), Robert Frenzel (Chairman), Brian J. Van Abel (CFO) and 7 others.

Brian Van Abel on recent calls

“Starting with our financial results, Xcel Energy had strong earnings of $0.93 per share for the second quarter of 2026, compared to earnings of $0.75 per share in 2025.”
CFO, Xcel Energy 2026 Second Quarter Webcast ·
“And to results of $0.91 per share for the first quarter of 2026 compared to earnings of $0.84 per share in 2025. The most significant earnings drivers for the quarter include the following.”
CFO, Xcel Energy Inc Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call ·
“Starting with our financial results, Accel Energy reported ongoing earnings of $3.80 per share for full year 2025, compared to ongoing earnings of $3.50 per share in 2024.”
CFO, Xcel Energy Inc Q4 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“Decreased earnings by 9 cents, driven by increased system investments. Decreased earnings by 5 cents. Weather normalized and leap year adjusted electricity and I load in SPS and Piasco.”
CFO, Xcel Energy Inc Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“Offsetting these positive drivers, higher interest charges decreased earnings by 4 cents, reflecting higher debt levels and interest rates. Higher depreciation and amortization decreased earnings by 3 cents, driven by increased system investment, and increased O&M decreased earnings by 2 cents per share.”
CFO, Xcel Energy Inc Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call ·

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Executive compensation

Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.

Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2025 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $840,000 $4,493,810
2024 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $800,000 $4,557,821
2023 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $750,000 $4,597,912
2022 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $700,000 $3,210,176
2021 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $650,000 $2,928,262
2020 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) $525,000 $2,515,411

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