{"url_path":"/sec/xel/8-k/2026-07-14/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-14","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/0000072903-26-000144-index.html","accession_number":"0000072903-26-000144","cik":"0000072903","ticker":"XEL","issuer_name":"XCEL ENERGY INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/0000072903-26-000144-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000072903","primary_entity_name":"XCEL ENERGY INC"},"word_count":300,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"xel-20260713\nFALSEXCEL ENERGY INC0000072903MNPUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO0000081018CO00000729032026-07-132026-07-130000072903xel:PublicServiceCompanyOfColoradoMember2026-07-132026-07-130000072903us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-07-132026-07-130000072903xel:A6.25JuniorSubordinatedNotesDue2085Member2026-07-132026-07-13\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\nFORM 8-K\n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of\n\nthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 13, 2026\n\nCommission File NumberExact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter; State of Incorporation; Address of Principal Executive Offices; and Telephone NumberIRS Employer Identification Number\n\n001-3034XCEL ENERGY INC.41-0448030\n\n(a Minnesota corporation)\n\n414 Nicollet Mall\n\nMinneapolisMinnesota55401\n\n(612)330-5500\n\n001-3280PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO84-0296600\n\n(a Colorado corporation)\n\n3500 Blake Street\n\nDenverColorado80205\n\n(303)571-7511\n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:\n\n☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\nTitle of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered\n\nCommon Stock, $2.50 par value per shareXELNasdaq Stock Market LLC\n\n6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085XELLLNasdaq Stock Market LLC\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. £"}