Best Covered Calls for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) — Up to 1.44% Premium Yield
Xcel Energy Inc. · XEL · Covered Call · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Highlighted near-term covered calls on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reach up to 1.44% annualized yield (0.35% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View XEL chartTop Covered Calls
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.45 | $1.60 | 1.44% | 27 | Open |
| $90.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.06 | $0.18 | 0.11% | 1 | Open |
| $85.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.18 | $0.53 | 0.12% | 1 | Open |
| $95.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.12 | $0.60 | 0.05% | 1 | Open |
| $100.00 | Jul 17 | 34 | 0.15 | $1.10 | 0.05% | 1 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): $80.00 strike expiring Jul 17, 2026, 1.44% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is 36.5% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) — Open our Covered Calls screener with XEL pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.35% and peaks at 1.44%. Average implied volatility is 36.5% (peak 65.8%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best covered calls for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)?
The best covered calls for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reach up to 1.44% annualized yield (0.35% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL), key fundamentals include last price $79.15, P/E 22.8, market cap $49.3 Billion, Utilities sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (36.5% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) covered calls is 0.35%, with top contracts up to 1.44%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 36.5%, peak 65.8%).
Is Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) a good stock for covered calls?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.44%. WSO rates it B. It is in Utilities. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) covered calls?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL).
How does implied volatility affect Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) averages 36.5% IV (peak 65.8%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.