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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-087393"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XEL"
cik: "0000072903"
company_name: "XCEL ENERGY INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:24:06.402509+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Xcel Energy issues $800M 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed reset junior notes due 2056

## Summary
- Issued $800M in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056.
- Notes issued under Supplemental Indenture No. 2 dated March 3, 2026, to the Oct 2025 Junior Subordinated Indenture.
- Underwriting agreement dated Feb 26, 2026, with Barclays, Citigroup, Mizuho, MUFG, and Truist Securities as representatives.
- Offering made under Xcel Energy's existing shelf registration statement (File No. 333-278797).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-087393
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XEL
- cik: 0000072903
- company_name: XCEL ENERGY INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312526087393/0001193125-26-087393-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312526087393/d119444d8k.htm

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