XEL · Xcel Energy Inc · Debt

On March 3, 2026, Xcel Energy Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Xcel Energy”), issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2056 (the “notes”), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated February 26, 2026, by and among Xcel Energy and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters named therein. The notes are being issued pursuant to the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278797). A prospectus supplement relating to the offering and sale of the notes was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026. The notes will be governed by Xcel Energy’s Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2025, between Xcel Energy and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of March 3, 2026.

Issuer evidence: On March 3, 2026, Xcel Energy Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Xcel Energy”), issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2056 (the “notes”), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated February 26, 2026, by and among Xcel Energy and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters named therein.

Supporting evidence: On March 3, 2026, Xcel Energy Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Xcel Energy”), issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2056 (the “notes”), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated February 26, 2026, by and among Xcel Energy and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters named therein. The notes are being issued pursuant to the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278797). A prospectus supplement relating to the offering and sale of the notes was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026. The notes will be governed by Xcel Energy’s Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2025, between Xcel Energy and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of March 3, 2026.

Supporting evidence: On March 3, 2026, Xcel Energy Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Xcel Energy”), issued $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2056 (the “notes”), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, dated February 26, 2026, by and among Xcel Energy and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the underwriters named therein. The notes are being issued pursuant to the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-278797). A prospectus supplement relating to the offering and sale of the notes was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026. The notes will be governed by Xcel Energy’s Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2025, between Xcel Energy and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of March 3, 2026.